Players with Fastest Centuries in IPL History from 2008 to 2025

Fastest Centuries in IPL 2025

The IPL 2025 has already seen two centuries, both coming from Indian batters. Interestingly, both Priyansh Arya and Ishan Kishan are left-handed batters. Priyansh holds the record for the fastest hundred in the season reaching the triple-digit mark in only 39 balls. Kishan on the other hand reached his ton in 45 balls.

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List of Fastest Hundreds in IPL History (2008 to 2025)

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1. Chris Gayle (30 balls)

The Universe Boss, Chris Gayle holds the record for scoring the fastest century in IPL. Gayle not only reached his ton in the fewest balls he also scored the highest individual score in the league’s history. Gayle reached the 100-run mark in just 30 balls against the Pune Warriors India in 2013. The RCB batter unleashed the Gayle storm on the PWI bowlers at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. In his inning of 175 runs, Gayle smashed 17 sixes and 13 fours.

2. Yusuf Pathan (37 balls)

Yusuf Pathan ranks second on the list for scoring the fastest centuries in IPL. Pathan also holds the record for scoring the fastest century in IPL by an Indian player. The veteran Indian batter scored his ton in 37 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2010. Unfortunately for Pathan, his ton came in a losing cause. In his knock, Pathan hit nine fours and eight sixes. It was his inning that helped RR come close to the target but by the end of their 20 overs, they lost by four runs.

3. David Miller (38 balls)

David Miller announced himself on the biggest stage with this century. The South African middle-order batter smashed his ton in just 38 balls ensuring the win for his team. Miller came to the crease when his team was in a spot of bother having lost three wickets with 51 runs on the board. Close to 90 runs were required off the last six overs when Miller started accelerating. His ton is the fastest ever scored in a successful chase in IPL’s history. Miller hit eight fours and seven sixes during his stay at the crease.

4. Travis Head (39 balls)

Travis Head certainly lit up the IPL 2024 season with his hard-hitting heroics. Head not only smashed the fastest ton of the season but also the fourth-fastest in the league’s history. On his to a ton off 39 balls, Head along with his team also smashed the highest team score. The Australian batter was at his best during the season. Head smashed nine fours and eight sixes.

5. Priyansh Arya (39 balls)
 

Priyansh Arya, playing his first IPL season, entered the record books with a scintillating century. The left-handed batter smashed a 39-ball century against Chennai Super Kings. He reached the triple-digit mark in only 39 deliveries, hitting nine sixes and seven fours.

Fastest Century in IPL by Indian Player

Yusuf Pathan holds the record for scoring the fastest century by an Indian. The former Indian batter scored 100 runs in just 37 balls against the Mumbai Indians in 2010. Mayank Agarwal ranks second on this list. Agarwal scored his ton in 45 balls but like Pathan, his century too came in a losing cause. Ex-opening batter, Murali Vijay makes it into the list. Vijay scored his ton in just 46 balls helping his side to register a victory over Rajasthan Royals.

Fastest Century in IPL by Each Team

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru thanks to the powerful Chris Gayle ranks top of this list. Yusuf Pathan’s ton with RR and Miller's 100 with PBKS make it into the top three. The newest entrants, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants are ranked ninth and tenth respectively. Travis Head’s 39-ball ton helped SRH to reach fourth, while Mumbai Indians thanks to Sanath Jayasuriya are ranked fifth. CSK, DC and KKR are ranked sixth, seventh and eighth.