6 fastest hundreds in IPL history

In the 1st match of IPL’s inaugural edition, Brendon McCullum gave us a preview for things to come. Playing for KKR, McCullum smashed 158 runs off just 73 balls against RCB. Since then, there has been no looking back. The IPL has seen some blistering centuries unfold throughout its course. Here is a list of the 6 fastest hundreds in IPL history:

6. David Warner (43 balls)

In a match between SRH and KKR in IPL 2017, David Warner took the field by storm. Warner’s innings comprised some of the extravagant shots in the cricket dictionary. Warner was finally dismissed after scoring 126 runs in 59 balls. However, it took him just 43 balls to achieve this incredible feat. 

5. AB de Villiers (43 balls)

When RCB faced Gujarat Lions for the 2nd time in IPL 2016, AB de Villiers ran riot against the Gujarat bowlers. Alongside Virat Kohli, de Villiers guided RCB to a mammoth total of 248. This is the 2nd highest total in IPL history. His spectacular innings comprised a total of 12 sixes as RCB won the match by 144 runs. 

4. Adam Gilchrist (42 balls)

In the inaugural edition of the IPL, Adam Gilchrist smashed the fastest century in the entirety of the season. Playing for Deccan, Gilchrist completely demolished the MI bowlers, securing 109 runs in just 47 balls. The Deccan Chargers eventually won the match without losing a single wicket in the entire match. 

3. David Miller (38 balls)

In a quite dramatic game in IPL 2013, David Miller scored one of the greatest centuries in IPL history. Chasing a mammoth total of 191, Punjab were 64-4 down. What followed what was complete destruction by the South African cricketer. In just 38 balls, Miller smashed an astonishing 101 runs. Miller finished things off in style with a six in the 18th over to seal the deal for Punjab. 

2. Yusuf Pathan (37 balls)

Yusuf Pathan completely annihilated the Mumbai bowlers in a match between RR and MI in IPL 2010. Pathan’s century helped RR pull off an almost impossible run chase against Mumbai. Unfortunately, Pathan was run-out and MI won the match by 4 runs. Despite that, Pathan’s exquisite century was clearly the highlight of the match that day. 

Chris Gayle (30 balls)

At no 1 is the West Indian legend, Chris Gayle. Gayle played the innings of his life in a match against PWI in IPl 2013. In just 66 balls, Gayle smashed an astonishing 175 runs. His mammoth knock helped RCB post a total of 263. This total still remains the highest total in IPL history. Gayle also created history, as his century off 30 balls is the fastest in all 3 formats of the men’s senior cricket.

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