Last Updated on April 12, 2026 by Naveen Saini
The Indian Premier League hardly needs any introduction when it comes to featuring the finest batting performances in T20 cricket. The incredible power-hitting abilities of the players in this league have almost become a highlight of the IPL itself. During 18 seasons, a group of 10 exceptional batsmen have not only scored centuries but have also done so at a mesmerizing pace changing the e, of the game quite significantly.
Chris Gayle was the first one who made in 2013 a staggering record of 30 balls for a century, a record which by the way has not been broken till now. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of every player who by the merit of scoring a century in the least number of balls has written his name in the elite list alongside the innings that resulted in the same.
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Top 10 Fastest Centuries in IPL History (2008–2025)
According to Cricbites, here’s the list of all ten cricketers who have scored hundreds in least amount of balls in IPL history, ordered from the least balls to the highest. These are the performances which amazed not only the fans but also the experts, stopping them in their tracks to marvel at the things these players had done on the cricket field.
| Player | Balls | Match | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 30 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Pune Warriors | Bangalore | 23 April 2013 |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | 35 | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Yusuf Pathan | 37 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 13 Mar 2010 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 37 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | New Delhi | 25 May 2025 |
| David Miller | 38 | Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mohali | 06 May 2013 |
| Travis Head | 39 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Priyansh Arya | 39 | Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings | Mullanpur | 07 Apr 2025 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 40 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 12 Apr 2025 |
| Will Jacks | 41 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 28 Apr 2024 |
| Adam Gilchrist | 42 | Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 27 Apr 2008 |
Player Highlights
1. Chris Gayle: 30 Balls (RCB vs Pune Warriors, April 23, 2013)
Chris Gayle is the holder of the all-time record for the fastest century in IPL, made off just 30 balls for RCB against Pune Warriors in 2013. He struck the ball with such force that Pune bowlers were almost helpless. Each of his inbound deliveries was converted into scoring shots. This record has been here for 13 years and so far no one has even come close to it.
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2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi: 35 Balls (RR vs Gujarat Titans, April 28, 2025)
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at a very early age, made his mark with a 35-ball century for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans in 2025. He was so composed and mature that he barely looked like someone playing this stage for the first time. He was calm, fearless and totally in control. This innings compelled the entire nation to stop and take a look at this promising young player.
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3. Yusuf Pathan: 37 Balls (RR vs Mumbai Indians, March 13, 2010)
Yusuf Pathan was a really destructive batsman in the initial years of IPL. His 37-ball century vs Mumbai Indians in 2010 showed the power of his hits from the first ball to the last one. The Mumbai bowlers could not find the answer to his batting on that day. Even today, this innings is remembered by fans as one of the most thrilling moments in IPL-history.
4. Heinrich Klaasen: 37 Balls (SRH vs KKR, May 25, 2025)
Heinrich Klaasen, a South African middle-order batter, equalled Pathan’s feat by making a 37-ball hundred for Sunrisers Hyderabad against KKR in 2025. When he starts firing, Klaasen is exactly the kind of player who alters the course of a game. His powerful hitting and knack for effortlessly sending the ball over the ropes make him one of the most feared T20 batsmen in the world.
5. David Miller: 38 Balls (KXIP vs RCB, May 6, 2013)
David Miller, also called “Killer Miller, ” proved his nickname with a 38-ball hundred for Kings XI Punjab against RCB in 2013. From just about any situation, he can pick up pace and reach a scoring rate that bowlers generally find quite challenging to handle. This was like his showcase innings that elicited worldwide cricketing admiration for his talent.
6. Travis Head: 39 Balls (SRH vs RCB, April 15, 2024)
Travis Head, who is an Australian opener, made his IPL debut in the year 2024 with a 39-ball century for Sunrisers Hyderabad against RCB in Bengaluru. He dominated the game right from the first ball and consistently put the bowlers under pressure. This innings demonstrated that Head is equally formidable in T20 cricket as he is in other formats of the game.
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7. Priyansh Arya: 39 Balls (PBKS vs CSK, April 7, 2025)
Priyansh Arya commanded the spotlight as he smashed a hundred (39-ball) for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings in 2025. Scoring such a fast hundred against a strong and experienced CSK bowling line-up reflects great skill and determination on a very high level. Even under pressure he managed to keep his cool and continued to hit boundaries time after time. IPL had found a new match-winner in him.
8. Abhishek Sharma: 40 Balls (SRH vs PBKS, April 12, 2025)
Abhishek Sharma was the most recent to join this distinguished circle through his 40-ball century for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings in 2025. He was at the bowling right from the first over and the tempo was not down at any point. This innings was nothing but an exemplification of the factors that made SRH such a fearsome batting side in 2025. Without doubt, he is making his way to becoming one of the most thrilling openers of the IPL.
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9. Will Jacks: (41 Balls (RCB vs GT, April 28, 2024)
Will Jacks from England made his debut in IPL 2024 and he instantly appeared to be very comfortable. His 41-ball century for RCB against the Gujarat Titans at the uproar of an enthusiastic crowd in Ahmedabad made a lot of clean and well-thought shots. He wasn’t just hitting hard. He was choosing his bowlers carefully and timing the ball beautifully. His innings was a loud announcement of the arrival of a promising English batsman.
10. Adam Gilchrist: 42 Balls (Deccan Chargers vs MI, April 27, 2008)
Adam Gilchrist made a 42-ball century in the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, when no one had an idea of what the tournament could turn into. From the first ball, he attacked aggressively and demonstrated to everyone that this kind of batting style hasn’t been a reckless one but the correct one in T20 cricket. To a great extent, he laid the foundation for the batting style of all the modern-day IPL batsmen.
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Conclusion
Ten great innings like the ones mentioned have influenced the way that we perceive batting in the IPL. Starting from Gilchrist in 2008 to the young stars Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya of 2025, every era has its personality who have the zeal to take things to the next level. Gayle’s 30-ball century is still the best, unchanged over a decade. However, given the caliber of players who are coming into IPL every year, it would not be surprising that someone would etch his name in history once more.
