Chris Gayle, the former West Indies cricketer, holds the record for the fastest century in the Indian T20 League. He smashed a century in just 30 balls while playing for Team Bengaluru against Team Pune in Bengaluru in 2013.
Yusuf Pathan is next on the list. He reached his century in just 37 balls for Team Rajasthan against Team Mumbai in 2010. His explosive innings showcased his power-hitting ability and remains one of the most memorable performances in the league's history.
David Miller ranks third on the list. The South African cricketer scored a 38-ball century for Team Punjab against Team Bengaluru in 2013. Australian left-hander Travis Head comes in fourth. He scored a 39-ball century for Team Hyderabad against Team Bengaluru in 2024. His outstanding performance played a crucial role in helping Team Hyderabad set the highest-ever total in the Indian T20 League, a massive 287 runs in 20 overs.
England's Will Jacks holds the fifth spot on the list. He scored a 41-ball century for Team Bengaluru against Team Gujarat in 2024. Jacks' innings was filled with powerful strokes, and his knock made a significant impact on the match.
Adam Gilchrist, the former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, is sixth on the list. He reached his century in 42 balls while playing for Team Deccan against Team Mumbai in 2008. Gilchrist's explosive batting was a highlight of the early seasons of the Indian T20 League.
AB de Villiers and David Warner share the seventh spot. De Villiers, the South African legend, scored a 43-ball century for Team Bengaluru against Team Gujarat in 2016. Warner, the Australian opener, also scored a 43-ball century, but this came against Team Kolkata in 2017.
Three players share the ninth spot: Sanath Jayasuriya, Mayank Agarwal, and Jonny Bairstow. Jayasuriya, the former Sri Lankan great, scored his century in 45 balls for Team Mumbai against Team Chennai in 2008. Mayank Agarwal, representing Team Punjab, achieved the feat against Team Rajasthan in 2020. Jonny Bairstow, the English wicketkeeper-batsman, also scored a 45-ball century, playing for Team Punjab against Team Kolkata in 2024.
Fastest centuries in the Indian T20 League
No | Name | Team | Balls taken to score 100 | Opponent | Year |
1 | Chris Gayle | Bengaluru | 30 | Team Pune | 2013 |
2 | Yusuf Pathan | Rajasthan | 37 | Team Mumbai | 2010 |
3 | David Miller | Punjab | 38 | Team Bengaluru | 2013 |
4 | Travis Head | Hyderabad | 39 | Team Bengaluru | 2024 |
5 | Will Jacks | Bengaluru | 41 | Team Gujarat | 2024 |
6 | Adam Gilchrist | Deccan | 42 | Team Mumbai | 2008 |
7 | AB de Villiers | Bengaluru | 43 | Team Gujarat | 2016 |
7 | David Warner | Hyderabad | 43 | Team Kolkata | 2017 |
9 | Sanath Jayasuriya | Mumbai | 45 | Team Chennai | 2008 |
9 | Mayank Agarwal | Punjab | 45 | Team Rajasthan | 2020 |
9 | Jonny Bairstow | Punjab | 45 | Team Kolkata | 2024 |
1: Chris Gayle: 30 balls against Team Pune
Chris Gayle, famously known as the Universe Boss, delivered an unforgettable performance in the 2013 Indian T20 League against Team Pune. He set a record by scoring the fastest century in the tournament's history, reaching the mark in just 30 balls. Gayle’s onslaught didn’t end there; he went on to score an unbeaten 175, the highest individual score in T20 cricket to date. His innings, studded with 17 sixes and 13 fours, helped Team Bengaluru amass 263 for five in their 20 overs, leading them to a commanding 130-run victory.
2: Yusuf Pathan: 37 balls against Team Mumbai
Yusuf Pathan was unstoppable against Team Mumbai in the 2010 Indian T20 League, smashing a century in just 37 balls. At the time, it was the fastest century in the league's history, a record that stood until Chris Gayle broke it in 2013. Chasing Team Mumbai's imposing total of 212 for six, Team Rajasthan found themselves in trouble at 40 for three when Pathan stepped in. Undeterred by the situation, he launched a blistering counterattack, reaching his century in just 37 balls. Despite his heroic effort, which nearly pulled off an incredible comeback, Team Rajasthan fell just short, losing the match by four runs.
3: David Miller: 38 balls against Team Bengaluru
David Miller showcased his explosive batting skills in the 2013 Indian T20 League, blasting a 38-ball century against Team Bengaluru. This remarkable innings is the third-fastest century in the tournament's history and is remembered as one of the most impactful. Chasing a formidable target of 190 set by Team Bengaluru, Team Punjab was in trouble at 51 for three when Miller arrived at the crease. Undeterred, he unleashed a stunning assault, racing to a century in just 38 balls. His powerful knock guided Team Punjab to a thrilling victory with 12 balls to spare, underlining Miller's reputation as one of the most dangerous finishers in T20 cricket.
