Fastest IPL Century: Vaibhav Suryavanshi fastest Indian to 100, trails only Chris Gayle

by · Inside Sport India

Vaibhav Suryavanshi broke Yusuf Pathan's 15-year record for the fastest 100 by an Indian.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi defied age in a stunning carnage at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. Chasing 210 to win, the 14-year-old smashed a 35-ball century to lead Rajasthan Royals to victory over Gujarat Titans. Suryavanshi became the fastest Indian to score a century, and the second fastest overall behind Chris Gayle.

Fastest IPL Century

PlayerBallsvsYear
Chris Gayle30Pune Warriors India2013
Vaibhav Suryavanshi35Gujarat Titans2025
Yusuf Pathan37Mumbai Indians2010
David Miller38RCB2013
Travis Head39RCB2024

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was at his brutal best smashing through the world class Gujarat Titans bowling attack on Monday. Chasing 210 to win, the teenager went on a rampage, taking on Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Siraj in the powerplay. The left hander also slammed Washington Sundar, en route a 17-ball half-century. He reached his century in 35 balls, taking 30 off Karim Janat in the process.

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