Fastest Hundreds In Ipl: In a match against Pune Warriors India in 2013, Chris Gayle unleashed an unprecedented assault, scoring an unbeaten 175 runs off just 66 balls. His century came in a mere 30 balls, the fastest in IPL history. Gayle's innings included 13 fours and 17 sixes
Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest hundred in IPL history, scoring a century in just 30 balls.
👉 This remains the fastest IPL century, followed by Vaibhav Suryavanshi (35 balls) and Yusuf Pathan (37 balls).
👉 No player in IPL history has ever come close to Gayle’s 30-ball century — making it one of the most explosive innings ever.
📊 Top 10 Fastest Hundreds In Ipl History (Updated 2026)
| Rank | Player | Balls | Team | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle | 30 | RCB | PWI | Bengaluru | 2013 |
| 2 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 35 | RR | GT | Jaipur | 2025 |
| 3 | Yusuf Pathan | 37 | RR | MI | Mumbai | 2010 |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | 37 | SRH | KKR | Ahmedabad | 2025 |
| 5 | David Miller | 38 | KXIP | RCB | Mohali | 2013 |
| 6 | Travis Head | 39 | SRH | RCB | Bengaluru | 2024 |
| 7 | Priyansh Arya | 39 | PBKS | CSK | Mullanpur | 2025 |
| 8 | Abhishek Sharma | 40 | SRH | PBKS | Hyderabad | 2025 |
| 9 | Will Jacks | 41 | RCB | GT | Ahmedabad | 2024 |
| 10 | Adam Gilchrist | 42 | DC | MI | Mumbai | 2008 |
🔥 Chris Gayle – 30 Balls (RCB vs PWI, 2013)
Chris Gayle produced one of the greatest innings in IPL history:
- Runs: 175*
- Balls: 66
- Century: 30 balls
- Sixes: 17
👉 Fastest IPL century
👉 Highest individual IPL score
⚡ Other Fastest IPL Centuries
🏏 Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 35 Balls (2025)
- Youngest IPL centurion
- Scored 101 runs
- Key innings in successful chase
🏏 Yusuf Pathan – 37 Balls (2010)
- One of the most explosive knocks
- Came in a high-pressure chase
🏏 Heinrich Klaasen – 37 Balls (2025)
- Scored 105*
- Powered SRH to massive total
🏏 David Miller – 38 Balls (2013)
- Match-winning knock
- Famous “Killer Miller” innings
🏏 Travis Head – 39 Balls (2024)
- Part of record-breaking SRH batting
- Contributed to one of highest IPL totals
🏏 Priyansh Arya – 39 Balls (2025)
- Breakthrough innings
- Dominated experienced bowling attack
🏏 Abhishek Sharma – 40 Balls (2025)
- Aggressive powerplay batting
- Controlled innings with high strike rate
🏏 Will Jacks – 41 Balls (2024)
- Chase-winning innings
- Finished match with six
🏏 Adam Gilchrist – 42 Balls (2008)
- One of earliest IPL explosive knocks
- Set benchmark for future T20 batting
📌 Record Significance
- Fastest IPL century: 30 balls
- Multiple sub-40 ball centuries in modern IPL
- Shows evolution of T20 batting
🔗 Related Cricket Records
- Highest individual score in IPL
- Highest team total in IPL
- Most runs in a single IPL season
- Most hundreds in IPL
- Most sixes in an IPL innings
FAQs
Who scored the fastest hundred in IPL history?
Chris Gayle holds the record with a 30-ball century.
What is the second fastest IPL century?
Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a century in 35 balls in 2025.
How many centuries under 40 balls in IPL?
Several players have scored centuries under 40 balls, especially in recent seasons.
Is Gayle’s record still unbroken?
Yes, the 30-ball century remains the fastest.
Why are IPL centuries getting faster?
Due to aggressive batting, better pitches, and T20 evolution.
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