Fastest Centuries in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is famous for its high-scoring matches and breathtaking batting performances. Over the years, many batters have played unforgettable innings, but only a few have created history by scoring the fastest century in IPL. The record for the fastest 100 in IPL belongs to Chris Gayle, who smashed his century in just 30 balls against Pune Warriors in 2013. Let’s take a closer look at the fastest centuries in IPL history, the impact of these innings, and the players who have achieved this rare feat.

Top 10 Fastest Centuries in IPL History

Here’s the list of batters who have reached their hundred in the fewest balls in IPL history:

Rank	Player	Team	Balls Taken	Opponent	Venue	Year
1	Chris Gayle	RCB	30	Pune Warriors	Bangalore	2013
2	Yusuf Pathan	RR	37	Mumbai Indians	Mumbai	2010
3	David Miller	KXI	38	RCB	Mohali	2013
4	Travis Head	SRH	39	RCB	Bengaluru	2024
5	Will Jacks	RCB	41	GT	Ahmedabad	2024
6	Adam Gilchrist	DEC	42	MI	Mumbai	2008
7	AB de Villiers	RCB	43	GL	Bangalore	2016
8	David Warner	SRH	43	KKR	Hyderabad	2017
9	Sanath Jayasuriya	MI	45	CSK	Mumbai	2008
10	Mayank Agarwal	KXI	45	RR	Sharjah	2020

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#1. Chris Gayle’s Record-Breaking 30-Ball Century

The fastest hundred in IPL history was scored by Chris Gayle in IPL 2013. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Gayle demolished the Pune Warriors attack, reaching his century in just 30 balls at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. He ended with an unbeaten 175 runs off 66 balls, still the highest individual score in IPL history.

• Boundaries & Sixes: 13 fours, 17 sixes
• RCB’s Total Score: 263/5 in 20 overs
• Winning Margin: RCB won by 130 runs

2. Yusuf Pathan (37 Balls, 2010)

Yusuf Pathan holds the record for the fastest century by an Indian player. He scored 100 in 37 balls against Mumbai Indians while playing for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2010. His powerful hitting nearly led RR to a thrilling chase, but they fell short by just 4 runs.

3. David Miller (38 Balls, 2013)

David Miller, also known as “Killer Miller,” hit a 100 off 38 balls for Kings XI Punjab (KXI) against RCB in 2013. His knock helped Punjab successfully chase down a challenging target.

4. Travis Head (39 Balls, 2024)

In IPL 2024, Travis Head joined the elite club by smashing a 39-ball century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against RCB in Bengaluru. His power-hitting set up a huge total for SRH.

5. Will Jacks (41 Balls, 2024)

Another explosive knock in IPL 2024 came from Will Jacks of RCB, who slammed a 100 in 41 balls against Gujarat Titans (GT), further proving IPL’s reputation for producing fast centuries.