Top 5 batsman with fastest centuries for Mumbai Indians in IPL. ft Ryan Rickelton & Tilak Varma

The record for the fastest century for MI is held by a South Africa batsman.

Mumbai Indians (MI) are among the most successful teams in Indian Premier League (IPL) with five trophies to their name. They share the record with Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Mumbai were the most dominating team in the last decade, winning five titles under captain Rohit Sharma.

Over the years, many batsmen have grabbed the spotlight with their spectacular performances for this franchise. While many batters showcased consistent performances over the years, a handful of them hammered centuries in the MI jersey, taking their game to next level.

If we take a glance at the top five batsmen with the fastest centuries for Mumbai in the IPL, all of them reached the mark within 50 deliveries. On that note, below are the top five Mumbai Indians batters with the fastest tons in the IPL.

Who holds the record of fastest century for Mumbai Indians in IPL?

Ryan Rickelton holds the record of the fastest century for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He scored a century off 44 balls in IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Who was the first batsman to score a century for MI in the IPL?

Sanath Jayasuriya was the first batsman to score a century for Mumbai Indians, with a ton against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2008.

Batsmen with fastest centuries for MI in IPL (Top 5)

5. Suryakumar Yadav- 49 balls (2023)

Suryakumar Yadav holds the rare record of smacking two centuries for the Mumbai Indians in IPL history. In the 2023 edition, he scored 103* runs off 49 deliveries against Gujarat Titans (GT) at Wankhede Stadium. With 11 fours and six sixes, he reached his ton in just 49 balls and played a crucial role in MI’s victory in the match.

4. Cameron Green- 47 balls (2023)

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green scored a century while playing for MI against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2023. With the help of eight fours and eight sixes, he scored an unbeaten 100* runs off 47 deliveries. With his batting heroics, he drove MI to victory by eight wickets in the 201-run chase and was awarded Player of the Match.

3. Tilak Varma – 45 Balls (2026)

Amid MI’s struggles at the start of IPL 2026, middle-order batsman Tilak Varma came up with an outstanding century in the 30th match against the Gujarat Titans. Hitting seven sixes, he reached the three-digit mark in 45 deliveries at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Mumbai crushed GT by 99 runs to register a huge victory.

2. Sanath Jayasuriya – 45 balls (2008)

The second spot in this list is held by former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who scored a century in the maiden edition of 2008. He was the first batter to score a hundred for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Facing Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede, the left-handed batsman scored 114* off 48 balls with 11 sixes, hitting his ton in just 45 balls.

1. Ryan Rickelton – 44* Balls (2026)

Jayasuriya’s long-standing record was eventually broken after 18 years by South Africa wicket-keeper Ryan Rickelton in IPL 2026. In the 41st match of the league against SRH, the left-handed batsman slammed a ton off just 44 deliveries as an opener. Ryan remained unbeaten at 123* off 55 deliveries till the end, hitting ten fours and eight sixes in the process.

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