# Fastest Centuries by Indians in IPL : Top 10 Fastest Centuries by Indians in IPL History

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Published: 2025-05-09  
Updated: 2025-05-09  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Fastest Centuries by Indians in IPL : The **[Indian Premier League](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League)(IPL)** has been a stage for explosive batting performances, but nothing excites fans more than a lightning-fast century. Here’s a look at the **Top 10 fastest centuries in IPL history by Indian players**, based on **balls faced**—updated as of the 2025 season.

## ***Top 10 Fastest Centuries by Indians in IPL History***

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## Table of contents

- Top 10 Fastest Centuries by Indians in IPL History
- FAQs

### **1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 35 Balls**

- **Team:** Rajasthan Royals
- **Opponent:** Gujarat Titans
- **Venue:** Jaipur
- **Date:** April 28, 2025

At just **14 years and 23 days old**, Vaibhav stunned the cricket world with a **35-ball century**, the fastest ever by an Indian in IPL history. His unbeaten 101* featured 8 fours and 9 sixes at a strike rate of 280+, making him an overnight sensation.

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### **2. Yusuf Pathan – 37 Balls**

- **Team:** Rajasthan Royals
- **Opponent:** Mumbai Indians
- **Venue:** Mumbai
- **Date:** March 13, 2010

Yusuf Pathan’s knock remains iconic. He turned a losing battle into a nail-biter with 100 off 37 balls, smashing 9 fours and 8 sixes, though Rajasthan eventually fell just short.

### **3. Priyansh Arya – 39 Balls**

- **Team:** Punjab Kings
- **Opponent:** Chennai Super Kings
- **Venue:** Mullanpur
- **Date:** April 8, 2025

The 19-year-old tore through CSK’s bowling lineup with a bold and fearless 103 from 42 balls. Priyansh Arya’s arrival on the IPL stage signals the league’s ever-growing youth movement.

### **4. Abhishek Sharma – 40 Balls**

- **Team:** Sunrisers Hyderabad
- **Opponent:** Punjab Kings
- **Venue:** Hyderabad
- **Date:** April 12, 2025

Abhishek Sharma delivered a career-defining performance with a 40-ball century that dismantled the opposition. His knock included explosive power-hitting and clever placements.

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### **5. Mayank Agarwal – 45 Balls**

- **Team:** Kings XI Punjab
- **Opponent:** Rajasthan Royals
- **Venue:** Sharjah
- **Date:** September 27, 2020

Mayank’s powerful knock in the high-scoring Sharjah venue included elegant strokes and brute force. Though Punjab lost, his century remains a highlight of the 2020 season.

### **6. Ishan Kishan – 45 Balls**

- **Team:** Mumbai Indians
- **Opponent:** Kings XI Punjab
- **Venue:** Bangalore
- **Date:** May 6, 2011

Then a rising youngster, Ishan’s fearless innings put him on the map. His aggressive intent and clean hitting thrilled fans and gave MI a much-needed boost.

### **7. Murali Vijay – 46 Balls**

- **Team:** Chennai Super Kings
- **Opponent:** Rajasthan Royals
- **Venue:** Chennai
- **Date:** April 3, 2010

Murali Vijay’s knock was a spectacle of classic stroke play and raw power. He scored 127, helping CSK to a massive total and underlining his ability in the shortest format.

### **8. Virat Kohli – 47 Balls**

- **Team:** Royal Challengers Bangalore
- **Opponent:** Kings XI Punjab
- **Venue:** Bangalore
- **Date:** May 18, 2016

Virat Kohli’s fastest IPL century came during a rain-shortened match where he batted with stitches on his hand—showing not just skill but sheer determination.

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### **9. Virender Sehwag – 48 Balls**

- **Team:** Delhi Daredevils
- **Opponent:** Deccan Chargers
- **Venue:** Hyderabad
- **Date:** May 10, 2011

True to his style, Sehwag unleashed havoc with minimal footwork and maximum impact. A vintage Viru innings that will live in IPL folklore.

### **10. Rishabh Pant – 49 Balls**

(Note: Not in the original image or reference but often included in historical lists)

- **Team:** Delhi Capitals
- **Opponent:** Sunrisers Hyderabad
- **Venue:** Delhi
- **Date:** May 10, 2018

Pant’s 128* remains one of the most attacking knocks in IPL history. Though not quite top 5 in speed, it was a brutal display of modern-day T20 batting.

From seasoned legends like **Yusuf Pathan** and **Virender Sehwag** to fresh faces like **Vaibhav Suryavanshi** and **Priyansh Arya**, these stunning innings prove that Indian batters are masters of aggressive T20 cricket.

The future of Indian power-hitting looks bright—and with each IPL season, expect this list to be rewritten again.

## **FAQs**

**Who scored the fastest century by an Indian in IPL history?**

Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored the fastest Indian IPL century in just 35 balls in 2025.

**What is the fastest century in overall IPL history?**

Chris Gayle holds the record with a 30-ball century in 2013.

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