Fastest Hundreds in IPL : The IPL has long been a platform for explosive batting and jaw-dropping milestones, but every now and then, someone steps up and redefines “fast.” That’s exactly what Priyansh Arya did in PBKS’ 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings, smashing a 39-ball century that left the cricketing world stunned.
The 24-year-old from Delhi, picked up by Punjab Kings for ₹3.8 crore, lit up Mullanpur with a brutal display of power-hitting, taking on legends like R. Ashwin and Matheesha Pathirana with fearless intent. What began with a first-ball six turned into a rampage — Arya raced to a 19-ball fifty before accelerating even harder to bring up his maiden IPL hundred in just 39 balls.
With that knock, Priyansh Arya joins an elite club of IPL stars who’ve hammered the fastest centuries in the league’s glittering history.
Priyansh Arya Blazes Into the Record Books: Fastest Hundreds in IPL History
Top 10 Fastest Hundreds in IPL History
| Rank | Player | Balls | Opponent | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Chris Gayle | 30 | Pune Warriors India | Bengaluru | 23 Apr 2013 |
| 2️⃣ | Yusuf Pathan | 37 | Mumbai Indians | Brabourne | 13 Mar 2010 |
| 3️⃣ | David Miller | 38 | RCB | Mohali | 06 May 2013 |
| 4️⃣ | Travis Head | 39 | RCB | Bengaluru | 15 Apr 2024 |
| 4️⃣ | Priyansh Arya | 39 | CSK | Mullanpur | 07 Apr 2025 |
| 6️⃣ | Abhishek Sharma | 40 | PBKS | Hyderabad | 12 Apr 2025 |
| 7️⃣ | Will Jacks | 41 | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad | 28 Apr 2024 |
| 8️⃣ | Adam Gilchrist | 42 | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | 27 Apr 2008 |
| 9️⃣ | AB de Villiers | 43 | Gujarat Lions | Bengaluru | 14 May 2016 |
| 🔟 | David Warner | 43 | KKR | Hyderabad | 30 Apr 2017 |
Priyansh Arya’s Knock: A Star is Born
When PBKS were wobbling at the start, Arya didn’t flinch. He launched into CSK’s bowling attack with a mix of composure and carnage. His century came with 7 fours and 9 sixes, capped off by a savage over against Pathirana — three sixes and a four.
This wasn’t just a hundred. It was a statement:
👉 “I belong at the big stage.”
Iconic Fast IPL Centuries That Shook the League
- Chris Gayle (30 balls) – The day he scored 175* and broke T20 records.
- Yusuf Pathan (37 balls) – The original power-hitter turned a lost cause into near magic.
- David Miller (38 balls) – “If it’s in the arc, it’s out of the park” wasn’t just a phrase.
- Travis Head (39 balls) – A game where 287 became the new benchmark.
- Priyansh Arya (39 balls) – The new kid on the block, already among legends.
With the IPL producing younger, fearless hitters like Priyansh Arya, the competition keeps evolving into something bigger, faster, and louder. Whether you’re a fan of classic elegance or brute force batting, there’s no denying the thrill of a blistering century. And Arya’s name now sits proudly among the greats.
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