Priyansh Arya’s Explosive Entry into IPL’s Fastest Centuries Club

Young Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Priyansh Arya has wasted no time making his mark in the IPL. In just his fourth match, the 24-year-old smashed a breathtaking 39-ball century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Mullanpur during IPL 2025. Scoring 103 off 42 balls, Arya’s knock wasn’t just his first IPL hundred—it earned him a spot among the fastest centuries in the tournament’s history, tying for fourth place. Here’s a look at the top five quickest tons in IPL, with Arya now rubbing shoulders with some of the game’s biggest hitters, complete with a table breaking down the numbers.

Chris Gayle – 30 Balls of Pure Destruction

Back in 2013, Chris Gayle turned the M Chinnaswamy Stadium into his personal playground. Facing Pune Warriors India, he blasted an unbeaten 175—the highest individual T20 score ever. His century came in a ridiculous 30 balls, a record that still stands. After a slow start, Gayle flipped the switch, hammering 21 off Ishwar Pandey and 28 off Mitchell Marsh to reach fifty in just 17 balls. Aaron Finch’s 29-run over only fueled the fire, and Gayle raised his hundred in the ninth over. Boundaries accounted for 98 of his first 103 runs, and he even chipped in with two wickets later. A day for the ages.

Yusuf Pathan – 37 Balls of Sheer Power

In 2010, Yusuf Pathan produced a jaw-dropping assault against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Brabourne Stadium. Rajasthan Royals (RR) were chasing 212 and needed 143 off 57 balls when Pathan went berserk. He smashed 54 runs in his next 11 balls, including three sixes in a row off Ali Murtaza and 24 off R Sathish in the next over. A massive six brought up his hundred in 37 balls—at the time, the IPL’s fastest. Though he was run out next ball and RR fell short, Shane Warne called it the finest knock he’d ever witnessed.

David Miller – 38 Balls of Clutch Brilliance

David Miller’s unbeaten 101 off 38 balls in 2013 remains one of the IPL’s great rescue acts. Playing for Kings XI Punjab (now PBKS) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Mohali, Miller walked in at 64 for 4, chasing 191. What followed was chaos: 99 runs in the last five overs, with Miller tearing into Vinay Kumar and RP Singh (26 runs in one over). Needing three runs with 95 to his name, he smashed a length ball over the sightscreen to seal the chase and his ton. His dad’s mantra—“If it’s in the V, it’s in the tree”—rang true that night.

Travis Head – 39 Balls of SRH Fireworks

Travis Head lit up Bengaluru in 2024 with a 39-ball 102 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against RCB. Fresh off a 277-run team total earlier in the season, Head set the tone with a blazing powerplay, racing SRH to 76 for 0 and notching a fifty. By the time he fell in the 13th over, SRH were 165 for 1, on their way to a record-breaking 287—the highest IPL total ever. Head’s knock was a statement of SRH’s aggressive intent that season.

Priyansh Arya – 39 Balls and Counting

Enter Priyansh Arya in 2025. Snagged by PBKS for INR 3.8 crore after a fierce auction battle, the Delhi youngster announced his arrival against CSK. Kicking off with a six off the first ball, Arya stayed unfazed as wickets tumbled around him. He took Matheesha Pathirana to the cleaners—three sixes and a four in a row—to storm to his maiden IPL century in the 13th over. After a 23-ball 47 on debut, this 39-ball ton showed why PBKS invested in him. At 24, Arya’s just getting started.

Fastest Centuries in IPL History: The Numbers

These five innings highlight the IPL’s knack for producing unforgettable moments. Arya’s blazing entry into this elite list proves the tournament’s next generation is ready to take the torch—and swing it hard. With records like these, the IPL keeps reminding us why it’s the wildest T20 stage around.