Top 5 Fastest centuries in IPL history

The final stage of IPL 2025 is now underway, with the tournament having determined its four playoff teams. Fans are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming matches. It will be fascinating to witness whether a new team can clinch the IPL title or if the previous champion will secure it once more. This IPL season showcased numerous records, including the achievement for the fastest century. Players such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Heinrich Klaasen, and Priyansh Arya have made their mark and captured the admiration of fans. But are you aware of which player holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history? In today’s article, we will explore the five players who have hit the fastest centuries in IPL history.

1. Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) — 30 balls vs Pune Warriors India, 2013

Chris Gayle is regarded as one of the most explosive batsmen in cricket’s history. Fans affectionately called him the Universe Boss. His batting style instilled fear in both bowlers and fielders. He demonstrated his incredible batting skills across numerous IPL seasons. In IPL 2013 against Pune Warriors India, he achieved the fastest century ever recorded in IPL history. In that match, he scored 175 runs off just 66 balls, which included 13 fours and 17 sixes. He reached his hundred in just 30 balls. Thanks to his performance, RCB posted a total of 263/3 after their innings. In reply, PWI was dismissed for just 133 runs.

2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) — 35 balls vs Gujarat Titans, 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, an emerging talent for the Rajasthan Royals, hit a stunning century off just 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans. At only 14 years old, he became the youngest player in IPL history to score a century in one of the premier T20 leagues in the world. Following his remarkable achievement, he became the focal point of cricket news, magazines, and social media outlets globally. In his record-breaking innings, he scored a whirlwind 101 runs off just 38 balls, including seven fours and 11 sixes.

3. Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals) — 37 balls vs Mumbai Indians, 2010

The former all-rounder of the Indian cricket team, Yusuf Pathan, was regarded as one of the most explosive batsmen in cricket history. Throughout his IPL career, he played for teams such as RR, KKR, and SRH. During IPL 2010, while representing RR, he scored a remarkable hundred off just 37 balls against the Mumbai Indians. He hit 9 fours and 8 sixes in that innings, demonstrating his impressive ability to clear the boundaries effortlessly. Nevertheless, the Rajasthan Royals ended up losing that match by a narrow margin of just 4 runs.

4. Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 37 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2025

The newest addition to this list is Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive wicketkeeper-batsman, Heinrich Klaasen, who achieved an incredible 100 runs off just 37 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025. In this match, he accumulated 105 runs in 39 balls, featuring 7 fours and 9 sixes. Thanks to his exceptional century, SRH posted a total of 278 runs for the loss of only 4 wickets in 20 overs after batting first. In reply, KKR was dismissed for a mere 168 runs.

5. David Miller (Kings XI Punjab) — 38 balls vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2013

South African cricketer David Miller showcased his explosive batting skills by hitting a remarkable century off just 38 balls while playing for Kings XI Punjab (now known as Punjab Kings) against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Mohali on May 6, 2013. While chasing a target of 191 runs, Kings XI Punjab found themselves in a tough spot, but Miller’s electrifying performance turned the match in favour of Punjab Kings. He finished with an unbeaten score of 101 runs from merely 38 balls, featuring 8 fours and 7 sixes.