In a performance that will be remembered for ages to come in IPL 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his mark on the big stage by scoring a whirlwind 101 from only 35 deliveries for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Jaipur. The 14-year-old sensation is now the second-fastest century-maker in IPL history, behind only T20 great Chris Gayle.
Opening the innings in a steep 210-run chase, Vaibhav Suryavanshi lit up the stadium with explosive strokes. His innings included 11 sixes and 7 fours, and his 35-ball ton came against a formidable attack featuring Rashid Khan, Mohammed Siraj, Ishant Sharma, and Prasidh Krishna.
Top 6 Fastest IPL Centuries in History
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Chris Gayle – 30 balls
175 vs Pune Warriors India*, Bengaluru, 2013
The standard by which T20 batting excellence is measured, Chris Gayle’s 175 not out, is still the highest T20 and individual score in the history of the IPL.
West Indian legend Gayle completed his century in an unprecedented 30 deliveries with ruthlessly aggressive striking that saw 98 of the first 103 runs he scored arrive in boundaries. His innings took Royal Challengers Bangalore to a record-breaking score and continues to be intact in the books even 12 years on.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 35 balls
101 vs Gujarat Titans, Jaipur, 2025
In just his third IPL match, Vaibhav Suryavanshi surprised onlookers and rivals alike with a 35-ball century that was instrumental in RR’s 210-run chase. He started on a belligerent note with a 17-ball fifty, which included 26 runs off an Ishant Sharma over.
The teen then penalized Karim Janat in his IPL debut with three sixes and three fours. Suryavanshi brought up his milestone with a stunning six off Rashid Khan, putting him in IPL folklore.
Yusuf Pathan – 37 balls
100 vs Mumbai Indians, Brabourne, 2010
Yusuf Pathan transformed an almost impossible chase into an absorbing contest when he hammered a 37-ball century in pursuit of 213 off MI. Required to score 143 from 57 at one stage, Pathan made 54 runs off just 11 balls during his rampage. Although his side lost the match narrowly, his skipper, Shane Warne, declared it the best IPL innings he had ever seen.
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David Miller – 38 balls
101 vs RCB*, Mohali, 2013
Nicknamed “Killer Miller” for a reason, the left-handed South African came to the rescue of Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) with an incredible 38-ball 101 not out. His straight hitting transformed a struggling 64/4 into a winning 191-run chase. His century-forming six is one of the most relived moments in IPL history.
Travis Head – 39 balls
102 vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2024
Travis Head had one of the IPL 2024 highlight innings with a century off 39 balls that set Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) onto a record tally of 287, the IPL record. Aggression in powerplay early in the innings led the way, and his hitting prevented SRH’s momentum from slipping.
Priyansh Arya – 39 balls
103 vs Chennai Super Kings, Mullanpur, 2025
New PBKS recruit Priyansh Arya made headlines with his sensational 39-ball century against CSK. The 24-year-old showed immense composure and fearless shot selection, especially during a fiery over against Matheesha Pathirana. His maiden IPL ton confirmed his status as one of the most promising Indian talents in the tournament.
Why Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Century Stands Out
Youngest male cricketer to score a T20 hundred
Second-fastest IPL century ever
It was achieved against top-notch bowlers in pressure situations
Led Rajasthan Royals to the doorstep of a gigantic chase
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