Top 10 fastest hundreds in IPL history
Here is the list of top 10 fastest hundreds in the history of the Indian Premier League.
Last Updated: 12.28 AM, May 06, 2025
The Indian Premier League (IPL), right from its inception, has offered unmatched entertainment to the cricket fans around the world. From blistering knocks to fierce bowling to breathtaking catches, the IPL has never been short of intense action. However, for the most part, it has been batters who have dominated bowlers and smashed centuries at a great pace. On that note, let's have a look at the fastest centuries in the history of the IPL.
10 players with the fastest centuries in IPL so far
| Player (team) | Balls | Opponent | Year |
| Chris Gayle (RCB) | 30 | Pune Warriors India | 2013 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) | 35 | Gujarat Titans | 2025 |
| Yusuf Pathan (RR) | 37 | Mumbai Indians | 2010 |
| David Miller (Kings XI Punjab) | 38 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2013 |
| Travis Head (SRH) | 39 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2024 |
| Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) | 39 | Chennai Super Kings | 2025 |
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | 40 | Punjab Kings | 2025 |
| Will Jacks (RCB) | 41 | Gujarat Titans | 2024 |
| Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers) | 42 | Mumbai Indians | 2008 |
| AB de Villiers (RCB) | 43 | Gujarat Lions | 2016 |
1. Chris Gayle (RCB)
Christopher Henry Gayle, also known as the Universe Boss, holds the record for the fastest hundred in the history of the IPL. In 2013, Gayle smashed the former IPL franchise Pune Warriors India (PWI) all around the park and scored 175 runs in just 66 balls at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. He completed his century in just 30 deliveries.
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) - 35 balls
The youngest player in IPL history, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged 14, scored the second-fastest century of the tournament. Vaibhav came out all guns blazing and smashed Gujarat Titans bowlers with ease. The player, upon reaching his hundred in 35 balls, smashed multiple records. Vaibhav has been the find of the tournament, and the young prodigy definitely holds the potential to be the next big thing in Indian cricket.
3. Yusuf Pathan (RR) - 37 balls
Yusuf Pathan, who was known for his hard-hitting capabilities, played a blistering knock against the Mumbai Indians in 2010. He smashed the century in only 37 balls; however, RR fell short by 4 runs. Pathan was named Player of the Match for his excellent innings that came in a losing cause for the team.
4. David Miller (KXIP) - 38 balls
David Miller smashed a 38-ball century against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2013. The player got the title tag name of 'Killer Miller' after his striking knock. His century helped Kings XI Punjab win by six wickets, chasing the target of 191 runs in just 18 overs. Miller is regarded as one of the lethal hitters of the cricket ball in the limited-overs format.
5. Travis Head (SRH) - 39 balls
Travis Head has emerged to be one of the indomitable forces in all forms of cricket. His 39-ball century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru helped SRH win by 25 runs in IPL 2024. Head has been one of the consistent performers in recent times with impressive knocks at key occasions for the franchise.