Rising Stars and Record-Breakers: Gayle’s IPL Century Legacy Continues as Suryavanshi, Sharma Enter Elite List

The Indian Premier League’s fastest century club has gained two explosive new members in 2025, while Chris Gayle’s 12-
year-old record remains untouched. Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s 35-ball blitz and Abhishek Sharma’s 40-ball masterclass have reignited discussions about T20 batting’s evolving aggression.

Key Highlights:

Gayle’s Unmatched Feat: Chris Gayle’s 30-ball century for RCB against Pune Warriors (2013) stays atop the list, accompanied by his unbeaten 175* – still the highest T20 individual score.

Suryavanshi’s Historic Entry: The 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener smashed 101 off 35 balls against Gujarat Titans (April 28, 2025), becoming the youngest IPL centurion and fastest Indian to the milestone. His 11 sixes and seven fours propelled RR to an 8-wicket win, while his 166-run stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal set a new franchise record.

Sharma’s Chase Masterclass: Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma entered the top six with a 40-ball century against Punjab Kings (April 12, 2025), helping chase down 246 with ease.

Elite List Expansion: Yusuf Pathan (37 balls in 2010) and David Miller (38 balls in 2013) complete the top four, while Travis Head (39 balls in 2024) and Priyash Arya (39 balls in 2025) round out the fastest six.

Why It Matters: Suryavanshi’s innings – featuring a 26-run over against Ishant Sharma and three sixes off Karim Janat’s debut over – signals a generational shift in power-hitting. Meanwhile, Gayle’s record faces renewed scrutiny as batters increasingly target the 35-ball threshold.

Sources: ESPNcricinfo, ABP Live, myKhel