The fastest centuries in IPL history feature remarkable batting performances, with the quickest being achieved in just 30 balls. Other notable centuries include those scored in 37, 38, and 39 balls. One of the most recent records was set with a blistering century in just 35 balls.
Priyansh Arya (Punjab Kings) – 39 balls
On April 8, 2025, Priyansh Arya made history by scoring his maiden IPL century off just 39 balls. This knock is the joint fourth-fastest in IPL history and the second-fastest by a Punjab Kings batter. Additionally, Arya’s 39-ball century is the fastest ever by an uncapped player in the IPL.
His remarkable innings came in a challenging match where none of the top six batsmen, except Arya, managed to reach double digits. However, with strong contributions from lower-order batters Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen, Punjab Kings managed to post a total of 219 runs.
Travis Head (Sunrisers Hyderabad) – 39 balls
On April 15th, 2024, at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Travis Head produced a breathtaking performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring a century off just 39 balls. This remarkable feat made it the fourth-fastest century in IPL history. Head’s explosive innings of 102 runs came off 41 balls and featured an impressive 9 fours and 8 sixes.
David Miller (Kings XI Punjab) – 38 balls
On May 06, 2013, at Mohali, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) star David Miller delivered an extraordinary century off just 38 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore (now Royal Challengers Bengaluru). Miller’s explosive knock of 101* came off 38 deliveries, including eight boundaries and seven towering sixes.
Chasing a daunting target of 191 set by RCB, KXIP (now PBKS) comfortably reached the target in just 18 overs, winning the match by 6 wickets thanks to Miller’s scintillating performance.
Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals) – 37 balls
On March 13, 2010, at Brabourne Stadium, Rajasthan Royals’ Yusuf Pathan played a remarkable knock, smashing a century off just 37 balls against Mumbai Indians. Pathan’s explosive innings included nine boundaries and eight sixes, displaying his incredible power-hitting skills.
Despite his heroic efforts, Rajasthan Royals fell short in their chase of 213 set by Mumbai Indians. Although they fought hard, Rajasthan Royals lost the match by a narrow margin of four runs.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) – 35 balls
On April 28, 2025, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history with a sensational 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans.
The young prodigy hit seven fours and 11 sixes, finishing with 101 off 38 balls. His remarkable knock made him the youngest batter to score a century in IPL history, while also recording the second-fastest century overall and the fastest by an Indian batter in the tournament’s history.
Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 30 balls
On April 23, 2013, in Bengaluru, Chris Gayle made IPL history by smashing the fastest century in the tournament’s history. In a display of unparalleled power hitting, Gayle reached his century in just 30 balls against Pune Warriors India. His unforgettable innings saw him score an unbeaten 175 runs off 66 balls, featuring 13 boundaries and a remarkable 17 sixes.
RCB posted a colossal total of 263/5 in 20 overs, the highest ever in IPL history, thanks to Gayle’s explosive batting. The imposing total proved too much for Pune Warriors India, who were bowled out for just 133, handing RCB a dominant 130-run victory.
