Discover the excitement of the fastest centuries in IPL history, where players have set incredible records. From explosive innings to breathtaking performances, these players have achieved the remarkable feat of reaching 100 runs in record time. Their power-hitting, aggressive style, and consistency make them unforgettable, as they continue to make their mark in IPL history.
Fastest Centuries in IPL History
5. Will Jacks (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – 41 balls
On April 28, 2024, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Will Jacks put up a remarkable performance, scoring a century in just 41 balls against Gujarat Titans. His explosive knock of 100* included five fours and a stunning 10 sixes, leading RCB to successfully chase a target of 201. Notably, Jacks scored 56 runs off the last 12 balls, securing the victory for his team in a spectacular manner.
4. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 39 balls
On April 15, 2024, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head delivered a blistering century off just 39 balls against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His innings of 102 runs included nine fours and eight sixes, marking the fourth-fastest century in IPL history.
3. David Miller (Kings XI Punjab) – 38 balls
On May 6, 2013, at Mohali, Kings XI Punjab’s (now Punjab Kings) David Miller hit a sensational century in just 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Miller’s unbeaten 101* off 38 balls was filled with eight boundaries and seven towering sixes. His effort guided KXIP to a comfortable chase of 191 runs set by RCB, achieving the target in 18 overs and winning by 6 wickets.
2. Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals) – 37 balls
On March 13, 2010, at Brabourne Stadium, Rajasthan Royals’ Yusuf Pathan played a breathtaking knock, scoring a century in just 37 balls against Mumbai Indians. His explosive innings, featuring nine boundaries and eight sixes, was a show of his remarkable hitting ability. Despite his efforts, Rajasthan Royals fell short of their target of 213 runs, losing the match by four runs.
1. Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 30 balls
On April 23, 2013, in Bengaluru, Chris Gayle made history by scoring the fastest century in IPL history, completing it in just 30 balls against Pune Warriors India. His incredible knock of 100* was part of an unbeaten 175 runs off 66 balls, with 13 boundaries and 17 sixes. Gayle’s explosive batting helped RCB post a record total of 263/5, the highest in IPL history, and they won the match by a massive margin of 130 runs.
