Ishan Kishan: In the second match of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad triumphed over Rajasthan Royals by a margin of 44 runs. Ishan Kishan played a pivotal role in this victory, delivering an impressive unbeaten performance of 106 runs off just 47 balls. During his innings, Kishan struck 11 fours and 6 sixes, achieving his century in a mere 45 balls, marking it as the second-fastest century by an Indian in IPL history. The record for the fastest century remains with Yusuf Pathan, who accomplished this feat in just 37 balls against the Mumbai Indians.

Quick century records from other IPL players

Ishan’s achievement also places him alongside Mayank Agarwal, who similarly scored a century in 45 balls against the Rajasthan Royals, making them both the joint second-fastest Indian batsmen to reach this milestone in the IPL. Additionally, Murali Vijay ranks third, having scored a century in 46 balls against the same team. The overall record for the fastest century in IPL belongs to Chris Gayle, who achieved this remarkable feat in just 30 balls during a match against Pune Warriors in 2013.

Yusuf Pathan also in the list

It is noteworthy that Yusuf Pathan is recognized as the second-fastest batsman to score a century in IPL history, with David Miller and Travis Head following closely behind, having scored centuries in 38 and 39 balls, respectively.