The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always dominated the batsmen. There have been many memorable innings by batsmen. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chris Gayle created a sensation by scoring a century in just 30 balls, the fastest in T20 cricket history. But today in this article, we will know about the top 5 Indian batsmen who scored the fastest century in the IPL. Surprisingly, Yusuf Pathan is on the top of this list.
5) RIDDHIMAN SAHA – 49 BALLS
India’s legendary wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha scored a century on 49 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders while playing for Kings XI Punjab in the 2014 IPL final. In this match, Saha scored an unbeaten 115 from 55 balls with the help of 10 fours and 8 sixes.
4) VIRENDER SEHWAG – 48 BALLS
In 2011, former India batsman Virender Sehwag played for Delhi Daredevils in 2011 against Deccan Chargers, who scored a stormy century in just 48 balls. Sehwag scored 119 runs in this innings with the help of 13 fours and 6 sixes in just 56 balls.
3) VIRAT KOHLI – 47 BALLS
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli is third on this list. Kohli had scored a century in just 47 balls against Kings XI Punjab in 2016. In this match, Kohli scored 113 runs with the help of 12 fours and 8 sixes on just 50 balls.
2) MURALI VIJAY – 46 BALLS
Chennai Super Kings opener Murali Vijay is at the second position in this list. Vijay had a stormy century against Rajasthan Royals in 2010 in only 46 balls. In this match, Vijay batted at number 6 and scored a memorable innings of 127 runs with the help of 8 fours and 11 sixes in just 56 balls.
1) YUSUF PATHAN-37 BALL
Yusuf Pathan is the fastest Indian batsman to score the fastest century in IPL history. Pathan played for Rajasthan Royals in the year 2010 against Mumbai Indians and scored a stormy century on only 37 balls. In this match, Pathan scored 100 runs on 37 balls with the help of 9 fours and 8 sixes.
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