Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell just short of the fastest IPL century in his maiden appearance in an IPL 2026 Playoff match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Chandigarh on May 27.
Sooryavanshi fell for 97 in 29 balls. If he had reached the three-figure mark off his dismissive delivery, it would have been one ball faster than Chris Gayle’s 30-ball century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors India in 2013.
He was ultimately dismissed caught at third man off the bowling of Praful Hinge. His innings contained five fours and 12 sixes.
During his stunning knock, he also moved past Gayle’s record for the most sixes in an IPL season. Gayle had hit 59 in the 2012 season, while Sooryavanshi now has 65 in 2026.
He still has the second and third-fastest tons in IPL history.
Fastest centuries in IPL history
Chris Gayle (RCB) vs Pune Warriors India – 30 balls – 2013
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) vs Gujarat Titans – 35 balls – 2025
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – 36 balls – 2026
Yusuf Pathan (RR) vs Mumbai Indians – 37 balls – 2010
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 37 balls – 2025
Published on May 27, 2026
