Top 10 Batsmen With Fastest Centuries In IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most exciting and lucrative cricket tournaments in the world. The tournament has produced some of the greatest moments in the history of the game, including some remarkable individual performances. In this article, we will rank the top 10 batsmen with the fastest centuries in cricket IPL history.

1. Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle is a West Indian batsman who has played for a number of IPL franchises over the years, including the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). Gayle holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history, scoring a remarkable 100 runs off just 30 balls against Pune Warriors India in 2013. Gayle has hit six centuries in the IPL, including two other centuries in under 40 balls.

2. Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan is an Indian all-rounder who has played for a number of IPL teams, including Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Pathan’s fastest century came against Mumbai Indians in 2010 when he reached his century in just 37 balls. Pathan’s innings included eight fours and nine sixes.

3. David Miller

David Miller is a South African batsman who has played for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the IPL. Miller’s fastest century came against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2013 when he scored his century in just 38 balls. Miller’s innings included five fours and nine sixes.

4. Adam Gilchrist

Adam Gilchrist is a former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman who played for the Deccan Chargers in the IPL. Gilchrist’s fastest century came against the Mumbai Indians in 2008 when he scored his century in just 42 balls. Gilchrist’s innings included nine fours and ten sixes.

5. AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers is a South African batsman who has played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL. De Villiers’ fastest century came against the Gujarat Lions in 2016 when he scored his century in just 43 balls. De Villiers’ innings included four fours and twelve sixes.

6. Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn is an Australian batsman who has played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Lynn’s fastest century came against Gujarat Lions in 2017 when he scored his century in just 46 balls. Lynn’s innings included six fours and eight sixes.

7. Sanath Jayasuriya

Sanath Jayasuriya is an Indian batsman who has played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL. Raina’s fastest century came against Kings XI Punjab in 2014 when he scored his century in just 45 balls. Raina’s innings included twelve fours and six sixes.

8. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is an Indian batsman who has played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL. Kohli’s fastest century came against the Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016 when he scored his century in just 47 balls. Kohli’s innings included eleven fours and one six.

9. Kevin Pietersen

Kevin Pietersen is a former English batsman who played for the Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. Pietersen’s fastest century came against the Deccan Chargers in 2012 when he scored his century in just 48 balls. Pietersen’s innings included nine fours and six sixes.

10. Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle makes his second appearance on this list with his second-fastest century in IPL history. In the 2018 IPL season, playing for Kings XI Punjab, Gayle scored a century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in just 46 balls. Gayle’s innings included eleven fours and six sixes.