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Fastest Century in IPL List Updated after Vaibhav Suryavanshi Special Knock in IPL 2025: Find out Fastest 100 by Indian batters and teamwise list

By MyKhel Staff

Fastest Century in IPL List: In a breathtaking display of power-hitting, 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi announced himself on the biggest stage with a record-breaking century in IPL 2025.

Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Vaibhav smashed a stunning 100 off just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans on April 28, 2025. His innings not only made him the youngest player ever to score a century in the IPL but also the fastest Indian to do so, surpassing all previous marks.

Fastest Century in IPL List Updated Vaibhav Suryavanshi Chris Gayle

Vaibhav's whirlwind knock is now the second-fastest century overall in IPL history, only behind Chris Gayle’s iconic 30-ball ton in 2013. His remarkable feat has shaken up the record books and brought new excitement to the tournament. Let’s take a look at where Vaibhav Suryavanshi now stands among the fastest centurions in IPL history.

Fastest Centuries in IPL History

Player Balls Taken Team Opponent Year
Chris Gayle 30 Royal Challengers Bangalore Pune Warriors India 2013
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 35 Rajasthan Royals Gujarat Titans 2025
Yusuf Pathan 37 Rajasthan Royals Mumbai Indians 2010
David Miller 38 Kings XI Punjab Royal Challengers Bangalore 2013
Adam Gilchrist 42 Deccan Chargers Mumbai Indians 2008

Fastest IPL Century by an Indian

Player Balls Taken Team Opponent Year
Vaibhav Suryavanshi 35 Rajasthan Royals Gujarat Titans 2025
Yusuf Pathan 37 Rajasthan Royals Mumbai Indians 2010
Virat Kohli 47 Royal Challengers Bangalore Kings XI Punjab 2016
Mayank Agarwal 45 Kings XI Punjab Rajasthan Royals 2020
Murali Vijay 46 Chennai Super Kings Rajasthan Royals 2010

Vaibhav’s innings was filled with effortless sixes and classy shots, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The teenager's composure, fearless strokeplay, and ability to dominate experienced bowlers captured the imagination of fans across the cricketing world.

Fastest IPL Century – Teamwise List (Updated)

Team Fastest Century (Player) Balls Taken Year
Rajasthan Royals Vaibhav Suryavanshi 35 2025
Royal Challengers Bangalore Chris Gayle 30 2013
Kings XI Punjab (now PBKS) David Miller 38 2013
Sunrisers Hyderabad Travis Head 39 2024
Deccan Chargers (defunct) Adam Gilchrist 42 2008
Mumbai Indians Sanath Jayasuriya 45 2008
Chennai Super Kings Murali Vijay 46 2010
Delhi Capitals/Delhi Daredevils Virender Sehwag 48 2011
Kolkata Knight Riders Venaktesh Iyer 49 2023
Gujarat Titans Shubman Gill 49 2023
Lucknow Super Giants KL Rahul 56 2022

Vaibhav Suryavanshi's unforgettable innings for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans began with a bang and never looked back. The real carnage started when the 14-year-old took on the vastly experienced Ishant Sharma, hammering him for 28 runs in a single over. That brutal assault set the tone for what would become a record-breaking innings.

If Ishant's over was about raw aggression, the next showcased smart targeting. Facing off-spinner Washington Sundar, Vaibhav showed no mercy, plundering 21 runs off the very next over. The combination of fearless strokeplay and intelligent placement made it clear that this wasn't just a lucky burst - it was a well-orchestrated onslaught.

As the Royals closed in on a huge total, Vaibhav didn't ease off. He took apart Afghanistan's Karim Janat - who was making his IPL debut - smashing him for 30 runs in a single over, just before reaching his century with a towering six. That maximum not only brought up his three-figure milestone but also etched his name in the history books.

At just 14 years and 32 days, Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest-ever cricketer to score a T20 century, surpassing the previous records set by Vijay Zol (18y 118d), Pervez Hossain Emon (18y 179d), and Gustav McKeon (18y 280d). The sheer scale of his achievement, given the stage and the quality of opposition, makes it even more extraordinary.

Vaibhav's innings wasn't just about power; it was about calculated risks, fearless execution, and a hunger for greatness that belied his age. With this once-in-a-generation performance, he didn't just announce himself to the IPL - he announced himself to the world.

Story first published: Monday, April 28, 2025, 23:04 [IST]
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