TOP-6: Batsmens Who Scored the Fastest Centuries in the History of IPL

There are some rare moments in the history of IPL where batsmen changed completely towards their side in no time. Parimatch news is to share some of those moments with its fans. 

The only beauty of the T20 game is that you never know when it is going to turn completely against your side. Unpredictability is the charm of this format. There are a lot of rare moments in the history of IPL where the batsmen changed the game in no time and it became a monstrous task for the opponents to come back.

Here is the list of top batsmen who scored the fastest centuries in all the editions of IPL to break all the records:

1. Chris Gayle

The Universal Boss is on top of the list for smashing the fastest century in IPL. In 2013, playing against Pune Warriors, Gayle smoked a blistering knock of 175 runs off just 66 balls following 17 sixes and 13 fours to make a memorable and record-breaking inning. He crossed the three figures mark in only 30 balls.

2. Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan is second on the list as he held a record of making the fastest century in only 37 balls against Mumbai Indians in 2010. Rajasthan Royals were chasing the huge target of 213 and were in the match until Yusuf got out and they lost the match by 4 runs.

3. David Miller

The South-Africa left-hander is 3^rd on the list. In 2013, he smashed a thrilling knock of 101 runs against RCB in only 38 balls. While chasing 191, Punjabs were struggling on 64/4 in 9.5 until Miller came. His famous knock took his team across the line in only 18 overs.

4. Adam Gilchrist

The former Australian batsman scored a 42 balls century in the opening edition of IPL when Deccan Chargers were chasing the target of 155 against Mumbai Indians and Gilchrist, with the help of his power-hitting knock won the match in just 12 overs and 10 wickets in hand.

5. AB de Villiers & David Warner

These two veteran batsmen share a joint spot in the fifth position after completing the three figures digit in 43 balls. In 2016, de Villiers hit a powerful 129 runs knock in just 52 balls following 12 sixes and 10 fours against Gujrat Lions. David Warner scored 126 off 59 balls following 8 sixes and 10 fours which helped SRH in winning the match against KKR with 48 runs.