# Fastest Hundreds in IPL History: Priyansh Arya Joins Elite List with 39-Ball Century Against CSK

URL: https://technosports.co.in/fastest-hundreds-in-ipl-history-priyansh-arya/  
Published: 2025-04-14  
Updated: 2025-04-14  
Author: REMYA BABU S

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**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/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.

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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.”*

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### 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.

![Image](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FwbUa2PakAAL05h?format=jpg&name=small)

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.

## FAQs

### Who holds the record for the fastest IPL hundred?

Chris Gayle – 30 balls vs Pune Warriors, 2013.

### What is Priyansh Arya’s fastest hundred?

39 balls vs Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025.

**Read more: [Top 10 Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History](https://technosports.co.in/top-10-highest-successful-run-chases-in-ipl/)**