Updated List of Fastest 100 in IPL (2008 - 2023)

IPL Fastest Century (100): The Indian Premier League is a popular cricket event that’s held annually and follows the T20 format. IPL first aired in 2008 and is in its 16th season now. Due to the T20 format of the IPL, it has become famous for producing electrifying games full of dramatic chases and edge-of-the-seat batting scenarios.
As rewarding as the IPL is to batters, it’s still incredibly challenging to accomplish one cricket feat: scoring a hundred. However, there are many players who have managed to smash centuries in the IPL. You can check the list of the fastest 100 in IPL here.
Related: List of Fastest 50 in IPL (2008-2023)
Fastest Centuries in IPL: Key Highlights
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player Chris Gayle smashed 175 runs in just 66 deliveries against Pune Warriors India (PWI) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on 23 April 2013. It was a cricketing spectacle of the highest order, the likes of which haven’t been witnessed ever again. Gayle, who is known for his aggressive striking and reliance on boundaries, dominated the PWI bowlers and registered an individual score on par with the average total of RCB’s home stadium.
- At number 2 is India’s own heavy-hitting all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who scored 100 runs off 37 balls, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Brabourne Stadium on 13 March 2010.
- Taking the third spot is South Africa’s middle-order phenom David Miller, who scored a famous 101 knock off 38 balls, playing for Kings XI Punjab against RCB in 2013.
Also Read: IPL Orange Cap Winners List (2008 - 2023)
Fastest 100 in IPL: Check the Complete List Below
Rank |
Player Name |
Total Runs |
Balls Faced To Reach 100 |
Against |
Match Date |
1 |
Chris Gayle (RCB) |
175 |
30 |
PWI |
23 April 2013 |
2 |
Yusuf Pathan (RR) |
100 |
37 |
MI |
13 March 2010 |
3 |
David Miller (PBKS) |
101 |
38 |
RCB |
06 May 2013 |
4 |
Adam Gilchrist (DEC) |
109 |
42 |
MI |
27 April 2008 |
5 |
AB de Villiers (RCB) |
129 |
43 |
GL |
14 May 2016 |
6 |
David Warner (SRH) |
126 |
43 |
KKR |
30 April 2017 |
7 |
Sanath Jayasuriya (MI) |
114 |
45 |
CSK |
14 May 2008 |
8 |
Mayank Agarwal (PBKS) |
106 |
45 |
RR |
27 September 2020 |
9 |
Murali Vijay (CSK) |
127 |
46 |
RR |
03 April 2010 |
10 |
Chris Gayle (RCB) |
117 |
46 |
PBKS |
06 May 2015 |
11 |
Chris Gayle (RCB) |
107 |
46 |
PBKS |
06 May 2011 |
12 |
Cameron Green (MI) |
100 |
47 |
SRH |
21 May 2023 |
13 |
AB de Villiers (RCB) |
133 |
47 |
MI |
10 May 2015 |
14 |
Andrew Symonds (DEC) |
117 |
47 |
RR |
24 April 2008 |
15 |
Virat Kohli (RCB) |
113 |
47 |
PBKS |
18 May 2016 |
16 |
Virender Sehwag (DC) |
119 |
48 |
DEC |
05 May 2011 |
17 |
Quinton de Kock (DC) |
108 |
48 |
RCB |
17 April 2016 |
18 |
Shubman Gill (GT) |
129 |
49 |
MI |
26 May 2023 |
19 |
Suryakumar Yadav (MI) |
103* |
49 |
GT |
12 May 2023 |
20 |
Rajat Patidar (RCB) |
112 |
49 |
LSG |
25 May 2022 |
21 |
Wriddhiman Saha (PBKS) |
115 |
49 |
KKR |
01 June 2014 |
22 |
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) |
104 |
49 |
RCB |
18 May 2023 |
23 |
Virender Sehwag (PBKS) |
122 |
50 |
CSK |
30 May 2014 |
24 |
Michael Hussey (CSK) |
116 |
50 |
PBKS |
19 April 2008 |
25 |
Shane Watson (CSK) |
117 |
51 |
SRH |
27 May 2018 |
26 |
Murali Vijay (CSK) |
113 |
51 |
DC |
25 May 2012 |
27 |
Shane Watson (CSK) |
106 |
51 |
RR |
20 April 2018 |
28 |
Venkatesh Iyer |
104 |
51 |
MI |
16 April 2023 |
29 |
Devdutt Padikkal (RCB) |
101 |
51 |
RR |
22 April 2021 |
30 |
Paul Valthaty (PBKS) |
120 |
52 |
CSK |
13 April 2011 |
31 |
Jonny Bairstow (SRH) |
114 |
52 |
RCB |
31 March 2019 |
32 |
David Warner (DC) |
109 |
52 |
DEC |
10 May 2012 |
33 |
Rohit Sharma (MI) |
109 |
52 |
KKR |
12 May 2012 |
34 |
Shubman Gill |
104 |
52 |
RCB |
21 May 2023 |
35 |
Brendon McCullum (KKR) |
158 |
53 |
RCB |
18 April 2008 |
36 |
Chris Gayle (RCB) |
128 |
53 |
DC |
17 May 2012 |
37 |
Virat Kohli (RCB) |
109 |
53 |
GL |
14 May 2016 |
38 |
Adam Gilchrist (PBKS) |
106 |
53 |
RCB |
17 May 2011 |
39 |
Steve Smith (RPS) |
101 |
53 |
GL |
29 April 2016 |
40 |
Suresh Raina (CSK) |
100 |
53 |
PBKS |
02 May 2013 |
41 |
Yashaswi Jaiswal |
100 |
53 |
MI |
30 April 2023 |
42 |
Sanju Samson (RR) |
119 |
54 |
PBKS |
12 April 2021 |
43 |
Sanju Samson (RR) |
102 |
54 |
SRH |
29 March 2019 |
44 |
David Warner (SRH) |
100 |
54 |
RCB |
31 March 2019 |
45 |
Sanju Samson (RR) |
102 |
54 |
RPS |
11 April 2017 |
46 |
Harry Brook (SRH) |
100* |
55 |
KKR |
14 April 2023 |
47 |
Mahela Jayawardene (PBKS) |
110 |
55 |
KKR |
04 April 2010 |
48 |
Chris Gayle (RCB) |
102 |
55 |
KKR |
22 April 2011 |
49 |
Harry Brooks |
100 |
55 |
KKR |
16 April 2023 |
50 | Rishabh Pant (DC) |
128 |
56 |
SRH |
10 May 2018 |
51 | Jos Buttler (RR) |
124 |
56 |
SRH |
02 May 2021 |
52 | Virat Kohli (RCB) |
108 |
56 |
RPS |
07 May 2016 |
53 | Shubman Gill (GT) |
101 |
56 |
SRH |
16 May 2023 |
- Shubman Gill scored the second fastest century of IPL 2023 in just 49 balls. Gill displayed his incredible batting skills in the high-pressure qualifier match against Mumbai Indians. Gill ended his fabulous batting innings with 129 runs off just 60 balls.
- Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer, Cameron Green and Harry Brooks are the newest addition to this list.
- In the match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, Iyer scored a terrific 104 runs off 51 deliveries. With this century, he has become the second player after Brendon McCullum's historic 158*/73 to score a century for KKR in the history of IPL.
- Suryakumar Yadav scored his maiden IPL ton on 12 May in just 49 balls.
- Virat Kohli overtook the record of the most centuries in IPL after scoring his first hundred in four years against SRH in a critical match.
- Cameron Green stunned in MI's final and must-win league game against SRH. The young batsman scored and unbeaten 100 in 47 balls.
- Virat Kohli overtook his own record of the most IPL centuries (6) after scoring his 7th ton in RCB's final match against GT.
- Shubman Gill also shined in the final IPL league match and became the second player in the season to score two centuries. Gill scored 104* in 52 deliveries.
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IPL 2023 Fastest Century
Player |
Runs |
Against |
Balls To Reach Century |
Cameron Green (MI) |
100 |
SRH |
47 |
Shubman Gill (GT) |
129 |
MI |
49 |
Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) |
104 |
MI |
49 |
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) |
104 |
RCB |
49 |
Suryakumar Yadav (MI) |
103 |
GT |
49 |
Shubman Gill (GT) |
104 |
RCB |
52 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) |
124 |
MI |
53 |
Harry Brook (SRH) |
100* |
KKR |
55 |
Shubman Gill (GT) |
101 |
SRH |
56 |
Virat Kohli (RCB) | 100 | GT | 60 |
Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) |
103 |
DC |
61 |
Virat Kohli (RCB) |
101 |
SRH |
62 |
The pursuit of the fastest century showcases the evolution of T20 cricket, where boundaries are pushed and records are shattered. It embodies the spirit of audacity and fearlessness, captivating fans around the world with its sheer spectacle.
As the IPL continues to captivate audiences, the race for the fastest century will undoubtedly intensify. New talents will emerge, ready to etch their names into the history books and inspire future generations of cricketers.
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