Discover the excitement of the fastest centuries in IPL history, where explosive batters have set records with lightning-fast hundreds. From incredible power-hitting to jaw-dropping moments, these players have redefined batting brilliance, leaving fans in awe with their record-breaking performances in one of the world’s most thrilling cricket leagues.
5. Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) – 39 Balls
On April 8, 2025, Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya made history by scoring his maiden IPL century off just 39 balls. This remarkable feat is the joint fourth-fastest century in IPL history and the second-fastest by a Punjab Kings batter. Arya’s century is also the fastest by an uncapped player in IPL history. His knock came in a match where none of his team’s top six batsmen, except him, managed to reach double digits. With strong contributions from lower-order batsmen Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen, PBKS posted a challenging total of 219.
4. Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 39 Balls
On April 15, 2024, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head put on an electrifying performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring a century off 39 balls. His blistering knock of 102 runs off 41 balls included nine fours and eight sixes, registering 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 David Miller delivered one of the most explosive centuries in IPL history, scoring 101* off just 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Miller’s innings, which included eight boundaries and seven sixes, led KXIP to chase down a target of 191 in just 18 overs, winning the match by six wickets.
2. Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals) – 37 Balls
On March 13, 2010, at Brabourne Stadium, Rajasthan Royals’ Yusuf Pathan stunned everyone with a breathtaking century in just 37 balls against Mumbai Indians. His innings, featuring nine boundaries and eight sixes, displayed his incredible power-hitting ability. Although Pathan’s heroics took Rajasthan Royals close to the target of 213 runs, they ultimately fell short by just four runs, losing the match narrowly.
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, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls against Pune Warriors India. Gayle’s remarkable innings of 175* off 66 balls included 13 boundaries and 17 sixes. This explosive knock helped RCB post a colossal total of 263/5, the highest in IPL history, and they went on to win the match by 130 runs.
