IPL 2025: Top 7 Fastest IPL Centuries of All Time

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khelja|03-01-2025

Indian Premier League (IPL) is the epitome of T20 cricket. Over the years, several players have redefined batting brilliance, setting records that seem almost impossible to break.

Here's a look at the seven fastest centuries in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

1. Chris Gayle – 175(66 balls)*: When it comes to record-breaking knocks, Chris Gayle stands unparalleled. In 2013, while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors, Gayle reached his century in just 30 balls, a feat that remains unbeaten in IPL history. His incredible innings featured 13 fours and 17 towering sixes, culminating in an unbeaten 175* - the fastest century and the highest individual score in IPL history.

2. Yusuf Pathan – 100 (37 balls): Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan set IPL alight in 2010 with a century off just 37 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Mumbai Indians. Pathan's innings marked the fastest century by an Indian player in IPL history.

3. David Miller – 101(38 balls)*: South African dynamo David Miller proved his nickname "Killer Miller" in 2013 with a 38-ball century for Punjab Kings against Royal Challengers Bangalore. His unbeaten 101* was a masterclass in power hitting and led his team to a memorable win.

4. Travis Head – 102 (39 balls): In IPL 2024, Australia's Travis Head delivered an unforgettable performance for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Sunrisers Hyderabad, smashing a century in just 39 balls. Head's remarkable innings was studded with powerful strokes that left the fans in awe.

5. Will Jacks – 100(41 balls)*: England's Will Jacks showcased his explosive potential in IPL 2024 by blasting a 41-ball century for Gujarat Titans against Sunrisers Hyderabad. His knock, featuring 10 massive sixes, was a display of modern-day power hitting.

6. Adam Gilchrist – 109(42 balls)*: The inaugural season of IPL in 2008 saw a breathtaking knock from Australian legend Adam Gilchrist. Playing for Deccan Chargers, Gilchrist hammered a 42-ball century against Mumbai Indians.

7. AB de Villiers – 129(43 balls)*: South African superstar AB de Villiers, rightly nicknamed Mr. 360, etched his name in IPL history with a sensational 43-ball century for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2016. His unbeaten 129* remains one of the most electrifying knocks ever seen in the tournament.

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