India premiere league started in 2008 and till date it is one most watched T20 cricket sports tournament in India. Every year new records are broken and set by players which makes the game memorable and also encourage others. Among them one is the record of fastest 100 in IPL that makes cricket even more interesting and thrilling.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) which was started in 2008 by BCCI has given a new form to cricket. In this league, the stormy innings of the batsmen have made the matches exciting. The fastest centuries in the history of IPL have not only won the hearts of the audience, but these innings have also been recorded in golden letters in the record book of cricket. Today we will discuss the fastest 100 in IPL, which surprised cricket lovers.
The fastest 100 in IPL is a rare record and every batsman wants to set in the books of cricket. It is a record that people remember for long time and this is currently in news because a young cricketer of Rajasthan Royals named Vaibhav Suryavanshi made 100 runs in just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans at age of 14. In this explosive inning (GT vs RR), Vaibhav hit 7 fours and 11 sixes and his strike rate was around 265.79. This is the fastest century by an Indian player in history of IPL and here’s a table showcasing the top 10 players who have scored the fastest centuries.
| Player | Balls | Match | Venue | Date |
| CH Gayle | 30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors | Bangalore | 23 April 2013 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 35 | Rajasthan Royals v Gujarat Titans | Jaipur | 28 April 2025 |
| YK Pathan | 37 | Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 13 March 2010 |
| DA Miller | 38 | Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mohali | 06 May 2013 |
| Travis Head | 39 | Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bengaluru | 15 April 2024 |
| Priyansh Arya | 39 | Punjab Kings v Chennai Super Kings | Mullanpur | 7 April 2025 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 40 | Sunrisers Hyderabad v Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 12 April 2025 |
| Will Jacks | 41 | Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 28 April 2024 |
| AC Gilchrist | 42 | Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 27 April 2008 |
| AB de Villiers | 43 | Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions | Bangalore | 14 May 2016 |
1. Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle of West Indies who played for RCB in 2013, still holds the first position in the list of fastest 100 in IPL. He scored the fastest century in IPL 2013 against Pune Warriors India. Gayle set a new record by scoring a century in just 30 balls. His innings included 7 fours and 13 sixes, in which he thrashed the bowling of Pune. Gayle’s century was not only fast, but was also an excellent example of his batting.
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Youngest Cricketer)
At 2nd, Vaibhav Suryavanshi comes who scored the hundred in just 35 balls. He made his debut in 2025 at the age of 14 and in his third match against Gujarat Titans he scored his first century and it was the fastest century by an Indian player and second-fastest hundred in IPL. You can check the key moments of his game that was played on April 28, 2025 (GT vs RR) on JioHotstar for free.
3. Yusuf Pathan (Explosive Performance)
Yusuf Pathan’s name is taken in the cricket world as a batsman who can challenge any bowler. In the year 2014, while playing for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians, Pathan surprised everyone by scoring a century in just 37 balls. His innings included 9 sixes and 6 fours, which shook the Mumbai team. This century of Pathan is considered to be the third fastest century in the history of IPL, recently his record broke by a youngest cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
4. David Miller’s ‘Killer Miller’ style
South African left-handed batsman David Miller played a tremendous innings for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2013. Miller completed his century in just 38 balls and led his team to victory. His innings included 8 sixes and 7 fours, which stunned the RCB bowlers. After this performance of Miller, he came to be known as ‘Killer Miller’.
5. AB de Villiers’ 360-degree show
South African great AB de Villiers has shown his batting prowess many times in the IPL. In 2016, while playing for RCB against Gujarat Lions, AB scored a century in just 43 balls. His innings included 10 sixes and 5 fours, in which he hit every corner of the bowlers. This innings of AB is considered to be the best example of his ‘360-degree’ batting.
Dominance of Indian batsmen in IPL
Apart from foreign players, Indian batsmen have also created history by scoring fast centuries in the IPL. Players like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya have played stormy innings many times. Virat Kohli scored a century in 47 balls for RCB against Gujarat Lions in 2016, while KL Rahul scored a century in 51 balls for Kings XI Punjab in 2018. Hardik Pandya has also changed the course of the match many times by scoring fast runs in fewer balls.
Till date, 105 centuries have been scored in the India premiere league (IPL) by 56 different batsmen, out of which 30 are Indian players and 26 are overseas players.
Final Words
The fastest centuries in IPL have given a new dimension to cricket. Players like Chris Gayle, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yusuf Pathan, David Miller and AB de Villiers have entertained the audience with their batting. These innings are not only a part of the record book but are also an inspiration for young cricketers. In the coming seasons too, we will get to see such stormy performances, which will make IPL even more exciting.
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