Fastest Centuries in IPL: From Chris Gayle to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — Check Full List
As another edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is approaching, the excitement among the fans is growing. The IPL is known for unleashing some of the finest performances over the years. As the players and teams gear up for another season of the IPL, let’s take a look at top five fastest hundreds in the IPL.
Chris Gayle Notched up in 30 Balls
Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest hundred in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The aggressive left-handed opener notched up a 30-ball 100 against Pune Warriors India while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru. (Photo Credits: IPL/X)
RCB's Chris Gayle Struck 175*
Chris Gayle went on to smash an unbeaten 175 off 66 eventually that included 17 maximums and 13 fours. RCB posted 263/5 in 20 overs and then restricted PWI for 133/9 in 20 overs to win the match by 130 runs. (Photo Credits: IPL/X)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is Second in The List
Rajasthan Royals new recruit and India's teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joined the list in his very first season after he smashed a 35-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur. GT had posted 209/4 in 20 overs. Riding on a spectacular performance from Sooryavanshi, the Royals chased down the target within 16 overs. (Photo Credits: IPL/X)
RR's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Struck 35-ball 100
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 101 off 38 while Yashasvi Jaiswal hit 70* off 40. The then acting skipper Riyan Parag scored an unbeaten 32 off 15 to see the side home. (Photo Credits: IPL/X)
Henrich Klaasen Achieved The Feat in 37 Balls
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Henrich Klaasen is the next in the tally. He completed a hundred in 37 balls and remained unbeaten at 105 off 39 as SRH against Kolkata Knight Riders as the side posted 278/3 in 20 overs. Travis Head also got 76 off 40. Later, the Knight Riders were bundled out for 168 as SRH won by 110 runs. (Photo Credits: IPL/X)
Yusuf Pathan Scored a Hundred For RR
Yusuf Pathan made headlines back in 2010 when he smashed a hundred in 37 deliveries against Mumbai Indians. (Photo Credits: IPL/X)
Yusuf Pathan Struck a Hundred in 37 Balls
MI had handed a target of 213 in Mumbai. While Yusuf hit a brilliant hundred, he failed to take the team over the line as RR were restricted to 208/7 in 20 overs to lose the match by 4 runs. (Photo Credits: IPL/X)
David Miller Hit 100 in 38 Balls
David Miller struck a hundred in 38 balls for Kings XI Punjab and took his side home by 6 wickets while chasing a target of 191 against RCB in Mohali. The Bengaluru franchise had posted 190/3 after Gayle struck 61 off 33 while AB de Villiers remained unbeaten at 38 off 19. Later, Miller's brilliant show with the bat handed KXIP a convincing win. (Photo Credits: IPL/X)
