Top 5 youngest overseas batsmen to hit century in IPL ft. Cooper Connolly
Several overseas batsmen have scored an IPL century before turning 24.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given many young talents a golden opportunity to become stars. While many Indian players have found success through their impressive stints in the IPL, many overseas players have also grabbed the limelight with their impressive records in the tournament.
For instance, former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum was the first batsman to score a century in the IPL. He scored a century in the very first match of IPL in 2008 while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
Over the years, many overseas batters have registered three-digit scores in the Indian Premier League. Several of those hit a ton at a very young age. On that note, below are the top five youngest overseas batsmen to score a century in the IPL.
Youngest overseas batsmen to score a ton in the IPL (Top 5)
| Rank | Player Name | Age | Season | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper Connolly | 22 years 257 days | IPL 2026 | Punjab Kings |
| 2 | Quinton de Kock | 23 years 122 days | IPL 2016 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 3 | David Warner | 23 years 153 days | IPL 2010 | Delhi Daredevils |
| 4 | David Miller | 23 years 330 days | IPL 2013 | Kings XI Punjab |
| 5 | Cameron Green | 23 years 352 days | IPL 2023 | Mumbai Indians |
5. Cameron Green – 23 years 352 days
Playing for the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023, Australian star all-rounder Cameron Green hammered an unbeaten century against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
In the 69th match of the tournament at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Green scored an unbeaten 100 off 47 deliveries with 8 sixes and 8 boundaries.
His century helped Mumbai chase down the target of 201 runs with eight wickets in hand. At the time of the match on May 21, 2023, Green was 23 years and 352 days old.
4. David Miller – 23 years 330 days
South African star David Miller is one of the most dominant batters in IPL history. In IPL 2013, he was part of Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).
In an encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 6 at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, Miller scored an unbeaten century in the lead-up to a mammoth 191-run chase.
With the help of 7 sixes and 8 fours, the left-handed batsman scored an unbeaten 101 runs off 38 balls. He helped Punjab achieve the target in just 18 overs with six wickets in hand.
3. David Warner – 23 years 153 days
David Warner might have vanished from the Indian Premier League, but he will always be remembered as one of the legendary overseas batters. Warner represented Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the IPL 2010, where he also hammered his first IPL century.
In the 26th match of the tournament against KKR on March 29, the opening batsman scored an unbeaten 107 off 69 balls with 9 fours and 5 sixes. He took the scoreboard to 177/4 in the first innings, playing a crucial role in Delhi’s victory.
2. Quinton De Kock – 23 years 122 days
In IPL 2016, Virat Kohli-led RCB clashed with Delhi Daredevils in the 11th match of the tournament at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Riding on half-centuries from Kohli and AB de Villiers, RCB posted a respectable total of 191/5 in the first innings.
In the chase, Quinton de Kock led the batting, smacking 108 runs off 51 balls with 15 boundaries and three sixes. The left-handed batsman lost his wicket in the 19th over but played a pivotal role in the Daredevils’ victory and was adjudged Player of the match. At that time, he was just 23 years old.
1. Cooper Connolly- 22 years 257 days
Cooper Connolly made his IPL debut with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 2026 edition. In the 49th match of the tournament against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 6, the left-handed batsman hammered an unbeaten ton in a losing cause.
PBKS had a 236-run target in front of them and lost a few wickets in quick succession at the start. Connolly, who came out to bat at No. 3, remained unbeaten till the end, scoring 107 runs off 59 deliveries with eight sixes and seven fours.
Although he could not lead his team to victory, he shattered the record books by becoming the youngest overseas batsman to score an IPL century at 22 years and 257 days.
Who is the youngest overseas batsman to score an IPL century?
Cooper Connolly (22 years and 257 days) is the youngest overseas batsman to score an IPL century. He achieved a record while playing for the Punjab Kings in a clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.
Who was the first overseas batsman to score a century in the IPL?
Brendon McCullum was the first overseas batsman to score a century in the IPL. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders, he scored 158 runs in the first game of IPL 2008 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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