Travis Head Hits Fastest Century of IPL 2024 in Just 39 Balls Against RCB

Travis Head also hits the fastest century for SRH in IPL history.

The Australian powerhouse, Travis Head, has maintained his exceptional form in the current season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 while playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, achieving the fastest century of this season.

The left-hander reached his century in a mere 39 balls, supported by 9 boundaries and 8 sixes, after opening the innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

This is also the fastest-ever century for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the history of the IPL.

Additionally, Travis Head has etched his name in IPL history by recording the fourth fastest century, with Chris Gayle leading the pack with a century off just 30 balls, closely followed by Yusuf Pathan, who achieved the feat in 39 balls.

Fastest Century in IPL History

RankPlayer NameTotal RunsBalls Faced To Reach 100OpponentMatch Date
1Chris Gayle (RCB)17530PWI23 April 2013
2Yusuf Pathan (RR)10037MI13 March 2010
3David Miller (PBKS)10138RCB06 May 2013
4Travis Head (SRH)10239RCB15 April 2024
5Adam Gilchrist (DEC)10942MI27 April 2008
6AB de Villiers (RCB)12943GL14 May 2016
7David Warner (SRH)12643KKR30 April 2017
8Sanath Jayasuriya (MI)11445CSK14 May 2008
9Mayank Agarwal (PBKS)10645RR27 September 2020
10Murali Vijay (CSK)12746RR03 April 2010

Earlier, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma orchestrated a scintillating 108-run opening partnership in just 49 balls. Abhishek Sharma also took the RCB bowlers to the cleaners, having smashed 34 runs from just 22 balls.