IPL 2025: Young Stars Shine with Record-Breaking Centuries

IPL 2025 Highlights

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched the title in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, narrowly defeating the Punjab Kings by just 6 runs. This season showcased remarkable batting performances, particularly from emerging Indian talents, some of whom were uncapped players. Here’s a look at the top five thrilling centuries that lit up the stadiums with explosive sixes and fours.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (35 Balls)

At just 14 years old, Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines by scoring 101 runs off only 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans. This remarkable feat made him the youngest player to achieve a century in a T20 match, and his 100 runs in 35 balls marked the second-fastest century in IPL history.

Heinrich Klaasen (37 Balls)

Heinrich Klaasen reached his century in just 37 balls, tying for the third-fastest century in IPL history alongside Yusuf Pathan. After winning the toss, his team, SRH, opted to bat first in the 68th match against Kolkata Knight Riders, setting a daunting target of 279 runs.

Priyansh Arya (39 Balls)

Priyansh Arya, who joined the league for Rs. 3.8 crore, had an impressive debut season. His century against CSK was particularly memorable, contributing significantly to Punjab's strong performance throughout the tournament, where he amassed 475 runs.

Abhishek Sharma (40 Balls)

In his first IPL season, Abhishek Sharma scored 141 runs against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, marking the highest individual score in a run-chase in IPL history over the past 17 years.

Ishan Kishan (45 Balls)

Ishan Kishan achieved his first century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), scoring 101 runs off 45 balls and helping his team post a total of 286 for 6. He expressed his joy during a post-match interview after his remarkable performance.