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5 fastest 100s in IPL; Where does SRH star Abhishek Sharma feature in it?

Abhishek Sharma smashed a sensational 40-ball hundred for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an IPL 2025 match on Saturday, shattering numerous records. It was only the sixth fastest century in the history of the IPL. Here's a list of the five quickest hundreds in the league over the years.

Sagar Malik | Apr 13, 2025, 12:32 PM IST

1.Chris Gayle (30 balls)

Chris Gayle (30 balls)
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The Jamaican giant holds the record for the quickest century in an IPL match, a feat he achieved in just 30 balls in IPL 2013. His overall score in the match was an unbeaten 175 -- the highest individual score in T20 cricket.

 

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2.Yusuf Pathan (37 balls)

Yusuf Pathan (37 balls)
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Pathan blasted a 37-ball century for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a tough run chase against Mumbai Indians' 212 in what was then the fastest century in the IPL. However, RR eventually lost the match.

3.David Miller (38 balls)

David Miller (38 balls)
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In IPL 2013, Miller's 38-ball ton helped Kings XI Punjab (previous name for PBKS) register a thrilling chase of 191 runs, with nearly 100 runs coming in just the last five overs.

 

4.Travis Head (39 balls)

Travis Head (39 balls)
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Australian player Travis Head hit a 39-ball century for SRH against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the previous edition of the IPL in 2024. His powerful inning helped SRH post a humongous total of 287.

5.Priyansh Arya (39 balls)

Priyansh Arya (39 balls)
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After impressing fans with a 23-ball 47 on his IPL debut, Arya displayed his true potential by smashing a century in just 39 balls against CSK in the ongoing IPL season.

 

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