Fastest 100 in IPL (2008-2023)

Indian Premier League is one of the most followed cricket leagues in World Cricket. Right from its inception in 2008 to its ongoing 16^th edition, IPL has managed to get viewers hook to their TV sets, thanks to its dramatic run chases. The major highlight of IPL is batters over-the-top performance with the willow which helps their side to register glorious wins. Though T20 cricket is known as batters game it’s difficult for batters to score runs at a brisk rate. The same is the case in Indian Premier League where batters try to prove their prowess by achieving major feats in fewer balls. One such feat which batters try to accomplish is registering the fastest 100 in IPL. The challenge is not scoring a ton but scoring it in less number of balls. Most of the batters have managed to achieve this remarkable feat.

So without wasting time let’s have a look at the top 5 Players who have managed to score the fastest 100 in IPL from 2008-2023:

1. Chris Gayle:

Universe Boss, Chris Gayle sits top on the list of fastest 100 in IPL history. The West Indian batter has achieved this feat in 2013 playing for Bangalore against Pune Warriors. He managed to score 100 in just 30 balls becoming the first player to register the fastest century in IPL. He played a blistering knock of 175 runs in 66 balls in an innings laced with 17 sixes & 13 fours. It was Gayle’s efforts that helped RCB to post 263-5 in 20 overs. In reply, Pune could score 133-9, losing the fixture by 130 runs. By registering a ton in 30 balls Gayle has scripted a record that can’t be broken by any batter to date.

2. Yusuf Pathan:

Yusuf Pathan is the second & India’s first player to register the fastest 100 in IPL. He achieved the feat in only 37 balls in their fixture against Mumbai Indians in 2010. Notably Yusuf Pathan’s 100 in 37 balls was the fastest century in IPL during the 2010 edition. Rajasthan Royals were chasing a huge target of 213 runs & it was Yusuf’s efforts that guided them near victory. However, once he got dismissed there was no comeback for Rajasthan who lost the fixture by 4 runs against KKR. Yusuf’s heroics helped him to win the Player of the Match Award.

3. David Miller:

The player who managed to grab third place in the list of fastest 100 in IPL is David Miller. He took just 38 balls to register a century against RCB. His century came as a boon for Punjab in their chase of 191 runs. He came to the crease to lift Punjab from a dire situation of 64-4. And then there was no stopping for Miller who smashed eight fours & seven sixes guiding Punjab towards a win with two overs to spare.  Though Miller now plays for Gujarat Titans, his heroics with the willow are still cherished in the history of IPL.

4. Adam Gilchrist

When the fastest 100 in IPL is talked about how can we forget Adam Gilchrist? One of the best wicket-keeper batters is the fourth player to register the fastest 100 in a cash-rich league. Gilchrist achieved this feat in the inaugural edition of IPL back in 2008 when he smashed 100 runs in 42 balls. Chasing a modest total of 155 runs, Gilchrist was all blazing guns as he smashed 9 fours & 10 sixes. It was his heroics that helped Deccan Chargers to win the fixture against Mumbai Indians by 10 wickets with eight overs to spare. Such a huge victory could not have been possible if Gilchrist hadn’t smashed a glorifying ton for Deccan Chargers.

5. AB De Villiers:

Fondly called Mr 360 & Virat Kohli’s best friend AB De Villiers is the fifth player on the list of fastest 100 in IPL history. One of the best players of World Cricket, De Villiers has brought up a century in just 43 balls. He achieved this feat during the RCB fixture against Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on 14^th May 2016. Villiers gleaming 229-run stand with Kohli helped RCB to register a massive 144-run win against Titans.

De Villiers is tied in fifth position with David Warner who too has achieved this feat in 47 balls in 2017 as a part of the SRH franchise. Warner achieved this feat in a fixture against KKR where he smashed 126 runs in 59 balls in an innings laced with 10 fours & 8 sixes. His heroics helped SRH to win the fixture by 48 runs. Notably, Warner is now a part of Delhi Capitals & is leading Delhi in the IPL 2023 in the absence of regular skipper, Rishabh Pant.

Let’s have a look at the Complete list of batters who have registered the Fastest 100 Runs in IPL (2008-2023)

Fastest 100 in IPL 2023

1. Venkatesh Iyer, Heinrich Klaasen & Suryakumar Yadav:

Coming to the 16th edition of IPL, Suryakumar Yadav, Venkatesh Iyer & Heinrich Klaasen holds the record of smashing the fastest 100 in IPL 2023. Venkatesh Iyer achieved this feat in their fixture against MI by scoring 100 runs in just 49 balls. While Heinrich Klaasen scored 100 runs in 49 balls in SRH’s recent encounter against RCB. Suryakumar achieved the remarkable feat on May 12 in their fixture against GT. Venkatesh & Klaasen scored 104 runs in 49 balls while Suryakumar scored 103 runs in 49 balls.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR’s prolific batter & India’s raw talent, Yashasvi Jaiswal is second on the list of fastest 100 in IPL 2023. He took 53 balls to reach his maiden 100 during their fixture against Mumbai Indians. He ended his innings by scoring 124 runs & occupied the second spot on the list of the fastest 100 in IPL 2023.

3. Harry Brook:

SRH’s most expensive buy Harry Brook is the third fastest Centurion in IPL 2023. Brook stayed unbeaten at 100 & achieved this spectacular stint in 55 balls. Brook stayed unbeaten throughout the fixture & helped SRH to win the fixture against KKR.

4. Shubman Gill:

GT’s prolific opener Shubman Gill is the fourth player to register the fastest 100 in IPL 2023. He has achieved this biggest stint in just 56 balls in their fixture against SRH. Talking about Gujarat Titans they are the first team to march into the Playoffs race.

5. Prabhsimran Singh:

Punjab Kings prolific opener, Prabhsimran Singh is the fifth-fastest centurion in IPL 2023. He has achieved this feat in 61 balls against Delhi Capitals. However, his heroics didn’t help the Kings to stay alive in the Playoffs Qualification race.

6. Virat Kohli:

RCB’s ‘King Kohli’ has managed to get into the list after scoring a blistering century in just 62 balls in their clash against SRH. Kohli’s blistering ton helped RCB to chase the target of 187 runs in just 19.2 overs. With this win, RCB has managed to keep their playoff hopes alive & would now try to win their last league stage fixture to qualify for the Playoffs.

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