Top 10 Fastest Centuries in the History of IPL
Indian Premier League is known for its destructive power hitting which is why today we will explore the list of players who smashed the fastest centuries in IPL history.
Fastest Centuries in IPL History
In the Indian Premier League, we have witnessed numerous instances of devastating innings and the scattering of six, wherein a team’s skills have been crucial in achieving their desired outcome.
1. Chris Gayle – 30 Balls
In the IPL 2013 during the encounter against Pune, Chris Gayle broke a few records. Chris Gayle holds the record for the fastest century scored in the history of IPL in just 30 balls.
Chris Gayle also smashed the most sixes 16 sixes in a Twenty20 inning and remained not out at 175* (66). After 20 overs, Gayle’s spectacular innings the same day gave Pune a target of 263/5 against Pune.
2. Yusuf Pathan – 36 Balls
Yusuf Pathan’s team had an opportunity to defeat his team in the Rajasthan match. To win, the Royals required 143 off 58 balls. At that point, Yusuf reached a century off just 36 balls. But the Royals’ hopes of victory were dashed when he was run out in the match’s eighteenth over.
3. David Miller – 36 Balls
RCB captain Virat Kohli made a huge mistake dropping David Miller’s catch. David Miller smashed one of the fastest hundred of the IPL on just 36 balls and was not out at 101* (38) With four overs remaining in Miller’s brilliant performance, Punjab won the match.
4. Adam Gilchrist – 42 Balls
Adam Gilchrist, a left-handed opener and former captain of the Deccan Chargers (Old Franchise), is ranked fourth on the list of the fastest centuries in IPL history.
On April 27, 2008, at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai, he scored 109* runs in 47 balls and reached his century in just 42 balls against the Mumbai Indians.
5. AB de Villiers – 43 Balls
Right-handed top-order batsman AB de Villiers of the Royal Challengers Bangalore is ranked fifth on the list of fastest Centurions in IPL history.
At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, on May 14, 2016, he scored 129* runs in 52 balls and completed his century in just 43 balls against the Gujarat Lions.
6. David Warner – 43 Balls
David Warner, the left-handed opening batsman for Sunrisers Hyderabad, is ranked sixth on the list of the fastest hundreds in IPL history.
On 30 April 2017 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, he scored 126 runs in 59 balls and reached his century in just 43 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
7. Sanath Jayasuriya – 45 Balls
Sanath Jayasuriya, a former left-hand opening batsman for the Mumbai Indians scored a century in just 48 balls.
On May 14, 2008, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, he scored 114* runs in 48 balls and completed his century against the Chennai Super Kings.
8. Murli Vijay – 46 Balls
On April 3, 2010, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Murali Vijay, the right-hand opening batsman for the Chennai Super Kings, scored 127 runs in 56 balls and reached his century of runs in just 46 balls against the Rajasthan Royals.
9. Chris Gayle – 46 Balls
Chris Gayle, the left-handed opening batsman for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, has once again taken got a spot on the list of the fastest hundred in IPL history.
On May 6, 2015, at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, he scored 117 runs in 57 balls and completed his century in just 46 balls against Kings XI Punjab.
10. Chris Gayle – 46 Balls
In the list of the fastest 100 ever scored in IPL history, Chris Gayle, the Universal Boss and left-handed opening batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore, once again takes tenth place, along with first and ninth.
On May 6, 2011, at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, he scored 107 runs in 49 balls and completed his century in just 46 balls against Kings XI Punjab.
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