Top 5 youngest batters to hit a century in the IPL

Only two batters have hit a century before turning 20 in the IPL.

Undoubtedly, Indian Premier League (IPL) is an incredible platform for young Indian cricketers to build and develop their careers. Over 18 seasons of the IPL, many youngsters have made a mark in the tournament with consistent performances. Later, many of them also cemented their permanent spots in the national side.

A century in a 20-over game like IPL is a very big achievement for any batsman. More than 50 batters have achieved this record in the tournament since the inaugural season. Brendon McCullum was the first to hit a century, Chris Gayle holds the record for scoring the fastest ton off just 30 deliveries, Virat Kohli has slammed the most (8) centuries, while Manish Pandey was the first Indian cricketer to score a hundred in the tournament history.

Similarly, many youngsters have also shattered a ton in the league over the last 18 seasons. Some of them were so young that their incredible innings became headlines of the season. On that note, let’s take a look at the top five youngest batters to hit a century in the IPL.

Top 5 youngest batters to hit a century in the IPL

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) – 21 Years, 123 days vs MI, IPL 2023

RR batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal takes fifth place on this list. The RR opener slammed a century in IPL 2023 in a clash against Mumbai Indians (MI). Notably, he was just 21 years and 123 days old during that match. The 42nd match of the tournament took place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Jaiswal slammed 124 runs off just 62 balls with 16 fours and eight sixes to power RR to 212/7 in the first innings. However, MI later chased down the target by six wickets.

4. Devdutt Padikkal (RCB) – 20 Years, 289 days vs RR, IPL 2021

Devdutt Padikkal grabs the fourth position on this list with his century against RR in the 2021 season. Representing RCB in the season, Padikkal hammered an unbeaten 101 runs in the clash off just 52 balls. He slammed 11 fours and six maximums during his innings. He helped RCB win the game by 10 wickets. RCB chased down a 178-run target in the clash.

3. Rishabh Pant (DD) – 20 Years, 218 days vs SRH, IPL 2018

Rishabh Pant clinches the third spot with his classic century in the 2018 edition. He was part of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the season. The wicket-keeper batsman slammed a century against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the age of 20 years and 218 days.

Pant powered his team to 187/5 in the first innings with his 128 not out off 63 deliveries. He laced his innings with 15 boundaries and seven sixes. Later, SRH won the match by nine wickets as Pant’s amazing knock went in vain. However, the left-handed batsman managed to script his name into the record books.

2. Manish Pandey (RCB) – 19 Years, 253 days vs DC, IPL 2009

Manish Pandey will always be remembered as the first Indian batter to score a century in the IPL. Pandey hammered his ton in the 2009 edition for RCB during a clash against now-defunct Deccan Chargers. He bagged the feat at the age of 19 years and 253 days, which was then the record for youngest centurion in the IPL. The RCB batter drove his team to 170/4 with his unbeaten 114 runs off 73 balls. Later, RCB also won the thrilling clash by just 12 runs.

1. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) – 14 Years, 32 days vs GT, IPL 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi steals the top spot in this list with his marvellous century for RR in IPL 2025. He slammed 101 runs off 38 deliveries with 11 sixes and seven boundaries in a clash against Gujarat Titans (GT). He also helped RR chase down a 210-run target in the encounter by eight wickets. The left-handed batsman was 14 years and 32 days at the time of the match.

In the innings, he reached his hundred off just 35 deliveries, which is the fastest by an Indian batter and overall the second-fastest in the tournament’s history.

(All stats updated till 29th April, 2025)

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