The youngest batters to score a century in the IPL achieved the feat at remarkably young ages, with several players making history with fast-paced innings. Their performances were characterized by powerful shot-making, setting records for both speed and age in the tournament, leaving a lasting impact on the IPL.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 21 Years, 123 days vs MI, IPL 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener, takes the fifth spot on the list of youngest batters to score a century in the IPL. At 21 years and 123 days old, he achieved the feat during IPL 2023 in a match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium. Jaiswal scored an impressive 124 runs off 62 balls, including 16 fours and eight sixes, helping RR post 212/7. However, MI successfully chased down the target, winning by six wickets.
Devdutt Padikkal (RCB) – 20 Years, 289 days vs RR, IPL 2021
Devdutt Padikkal secures the fourth spot on the list of youngest batters with his stunning century against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 2021 season. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Padikkal scored an unbeaten 101 runs off just 52 balls, hitting 11 fours and six sixes. His explosive knock guided RCB to a dominant 10-wicket victory as they successfully chased down the 178-run target.
Rishabh Pant (DD) – 20 Years, 218 days vs SRH, IPL 2018
Rishabh Pant claims the third spot on the list of youngest batters for his brilliant century in the 2018 IPL season while playing for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). At just 20 years and 218 days old, Pant scored an unbeaten 128 off 63 balls, featuring 15 boundaries and seven sixes. His remarkable knock guided his team to 187/5, but unfortunately, SRH won the match by nine wickets. Despite the loss, Pant’s historic performance remains etched in IPL records.
Manish Pandey (RCB) – 19 Years, 253 days vs DC, IPL 2009
Manish Pandey holds a special place in IPL history as the first Indian batter to score a century. In the 2009 edition, playing for RCB, he smashed an unbeaten 114 off 73 balls against Deccan Chargers (now-defunct). At just 19 years and 253 days old, he became the youngest centurion in IPL history at the time. His stunning knock helped RCB set a target of 170/4, and they won the match by 12 runs in a thrilling finish.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) – 14 Years, 32 days vs GT, IPL 2025
Vaibhav Suryavanshi takes the top spot of youngest batters with his incredible century for RR in IPL 2025. At just 14 years and 32 days old, Suryavanshi scored 101 runs off 38 balls, hitting 11 sixes and seven boundaries in a match against Gujarat Titans (GT). His knock helped RR chase down a 210-run target with eight wickets to spare. Reaching his century in just 35 balls, it stands as the fastest by an Indian batter and the second-fastest in IPL history.
