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List of Fastest Centuries in IPL

A ranked list of the fastest centuries (in terms of balls faced) ever scored in IPL history, from Chris Gayle's record 30-ball ton to other explosive hundreds.

7 itemsUpdated Mar 23, 2026

The IPL has been the stage for some of the most explosive centuries in T20 cricket history. Chris Gayle's 30-ball century in 2013 — part of his legendary 175* innings against Pune Warriors — remains the fastest hundred in IPL history, 5 balls faster than the next entry on the list. Vaibhav Suryavanshi's 35-ball century in IPL 2025 is the second-fastest and the fastest by an Indian batter, as well as being the youngest-ever centurion in IPL history at just 13 years. Yusuf Pathan's 37-ball ton in 2010 — also the fastest while chasing a 200+ target — remains extraordinary even 15 years later. The average balls-to-century ratio in the top 10 fastest IPL hundreds is approximately 40 balls.

#	Name	Team	Year	Fours	Sixes
1	Chris Gayle — 30 Balls RCB vs Pune Warriors India \| April 23, 2013 \| Bengaluru Chris Gayle scored his century off just 30 balls against Pune Warriors India on April 23, 2013, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru — the fastest century in IPL history. The century was part of his iconic 175* off 66 balls innings, which also holds the record for the highest individual score in IPL history. Gayle hit 17 sixes and 13 fours in the innings, with RCB posting 263/5.	Royal Challengers Bangalore	2,013	13	17
2	Vaibhav Suryavanshi — 35 Balls Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans \| IPL 2025 \| Jaipur Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored his century off 35 balls in IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans at Jaipur, making it the second-fastest century in IPL history and the fastest by an Indian batter. At just 13 years old, he became the youngest centurion in IPL history, scoring 101 off 38 balls with 11 sixes as RR chased GT's 209/4 with 8 wickets and 25 balls to spare.	Rajasthan Royals	2,025	—	11
3	Yusuf Pathan — 37 Balls Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians \| IPL 2010 \| Mumbai Yusuf Pathan's 37-ball century in IPL 2010 against Mumbai Indians is the third-fastest in IPL history and the fastest non-opening century in IPL history. Coming in at 40-3, Pathan hit 8 sixes and 9 fours, taking Rajasthan close but they fell 4 runs short of MI's 212 target. His century was the fastest in IPL until Gayle broke it in 2013.	Rajasthan Royals	2,010	9	8
4	Heinrich Klaasen — 37 Balls Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders \| IPL 2025 Heinrich Klaasen equalled Yusuf Pathan's joint-third fastest IPL century with a stunning 37-ball hundred against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025. The South African wicketkeeper-batter's knock was defined by explosive clean hitting that announced his arrival as a major IPL force.	Sunrisers Hyderabad	2,025	—	—
5	David Miller — 38 Balls Kings XI Punjab vs RCB \| IPL 2013 \| Mohali David Miller's 38-ball century against RCB in IPL 2013 — scoring 101* — rescued Kings XI Punjab from 64/4 and powered them in a jaw-dropping chase of 191. The knock won Miller the nickname 'Killer Miller' and announced his IPL arrival in stunning fashion.	Kings XI Punjab	2,013	—	—
6	Travis Head — 39 Balls Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB \| IPL 2024 \| Bengaluru Travis Head scored a blistering 102 off 41 balls (century in 39 balls) for SRH against RCB in IPL 2024. His powerplay assault — taking SRH to 76/0 inside 6 overs — was among the most devastating displays of attacking opening batting in recent IPL history.	Sunrisers Hyderabad	2,024	—	—
7	Murali Vijay — 40 Balls Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals \| IPL 2010 \| Chennai Murali Vijay hit a magnificent 127 off 56 balls (century in 40 balls) for CSK against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2010 at Chepauk. His innings launched CSK to 246/5, one of the highest totals in IPL history at the time. The knock featured 11 sixes and 8 fours.	Chennai Super Kings	2,010	8	11

This list is compiled from verified public records and reference sources. Last verified: March 23, 2026.

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