The IPL has given cricket fans some of the most exciting batting performances ever seen in T20 cricket. From the very first season in 2008, batters have been pushing limits, playing shots that nobody thought were possible. One of the rarest and most exciting things to see in any T20 match is a century. And in the IPL, some of these centuries have come at a pace that still feels unreal.
This article covers the fastest 100 in IPL by team all-time record list by TheCricGuide India, going through each major franchise and the player who holds orange cap in their team’s record. Whether you are a stats lover or just a casual cricket fan, this is a list worth knowing.
Top 10 Fastest 100 in IPL by Team
When it comes to the list of fastest 100s, there are some names that are popular with fans, and some names that will surprise you. Let’s check it out.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Chris Gayle, 30 Balls
Back in 2013, batting in t20 cricket was not as aggressive as it is now. But one player who never followed any rule and toyed with bowlers; Chris Gayle. The Universe Boss scored a hammering 30 ball century against Pune Warriors India and ended with 175 which still is the highest ever individual score in IPL.
The player established a record by achieving 17 sixes through his knocking performance. RCB achieved victory against CSK through their match record of 263/5 which established a new IPL team total record and resulted in a 130-run win. TheCricGuide website grants users access to all match scorecard details which include information about special records created during the historic match.
Rajasthan Royals (RR): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 35 Balls
Rajasthan Royals made history by selecting a 14-year-old player for the IPL 2025 season. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved his first season success by scoring a century against Gujarat Titans through his 35-ball performance. He scored 101 runs through his 38-ball batting performance which included 11 massive sixes. The IPL record for fastest century by an Indian batter stands at this achievement.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Sunil Narine / Venkatesh Iyer, 49 Balls
KKR started their IPL 2008 season when Brendon McCullum scored a historic 158 in the tournament’s opening match. Their fastest century record now belongs jointly to Sunil Narine and Venkatesh Iyer who both achieved the feat in 49 balls. Narine achieved this century after Gautam Gambhir chose him to bat first during the 2024 match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Heinrich Klaasen, 37 Balls
Henrich Klassen fought as a single soldier who battled for SRH during their difficult times before 2024. In 2025 he scored his 2nd IPL ton against KKR completing his century in 37 balls. Klassen achieved this milestone with his performance which surpassed Travis Head’s previous record of scoring a ton in 39 balls during the IPL 2024 match against RCB.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): David Miller, 38 Balls
David Miller has delivered strong performances for every team he has represented throughout his career. Miller scored an exceptional century against RCB in 2013 when Punjab faced adversity.He scored 101 in 38 balls and they won the match by six wickets.
Mumbai Indians (MI): Sanath Jayasuriya, 45 Balls
The very first IPL season brought unexpected events together with legendary performances. Sanath Jayasuriya, the Sri Lankan legend scored a hundred in just 45 balls against CSK. None of the three Miami players who joined the team after 2000, including Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav, could achieve the team’s fastest century record.
Delhi Capitals (DC): Virender Sehwag/Quinton de Kock, 48 Balls
The fastest century record for the Delhi franchise is held by Virender Sehwag and Quinton de Kock jointly. Both of them scored 100 in 48 balls. Sehwag scored it against Deccan Chargers in 2011 and De Kock scored it against RCB in 2016. At that time the team was known as Delhi Daredevils.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Murali Vijay, 46 Balls
In 2010, Murali Vijay became the first player to score a hundred in 46 balls against Rajasthan Royals, and he ended up with 127 runs. With this century, CSK put up the highest ever team total in IPL at that time- 246.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Rishabh Pant 54 Balls
LSG is a newer franchise and their quickest century record belongs to Rishabh Pant who made a century of 54 balls in 2025 against RCB.
Gujarat Titans (GT): Shubman Gill, 49 Balls
As a newer franchise, not many players have scored centuries for this team. Shubman Gill, the current captain, holds the record with a 49 ball ton against Mumbai Indians in 2023.
Who Has the Fastest 100 in IPL History?
The fastest 100 record in IPL cricket remains with Chris Gayle who achieved his century in 30 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the second-fastest time of 35 balls in 2025. Yusuf Pathan and Heinrich Klaasen are third with 37 balls. David Miller occupies the fourth position with his performance of 38 balls.
How the Record Has Changed Over Time?
Brendon McCullum became the first player to score a century in the IPL when he achieved this milestone for KKR during the inaugural match of IPL 2008. At that time, 50 to 60 ball centuries were fast. The scoring rate has steadily grown because players developed their T20 cricket skills and batting conditions became more favorable on cricket fields.
Conclusion
IPL history contains its fastest centuries as more than mere data entries. Each of them tells a story about a batter who went all out on a given day. The IPL produces its best moments from Gayle’s 2013 record to Sooryavanshi’s 2025 performance which shows why people love this cricket format. The all-time IPL record for fastest 100 shows that international players established most records but young Indian talent is beginning to change this pattern.
