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

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

Rank	Player Name	Total Runs	Balls Faced To Reach 100	Opponent	Match Date
1	Chris Gayle (RCB)	175	30	PWI	23 April 2013
2	Yusuf Pathan (RR)	100	37	MI	13 March 2010
3	David Miller (PBKS)	101	38	RCB	06 May 2013
4	Travis Head (SRH)	102	39	RCB	15 April 2024
5	Adam Gilchrist (DEC)	109	42	MI	27 April 2008
6	AB de Villiers (RCB)	129	43	GL	14 May 2016
7	David Warner (SRH)	126	43	KKR	30 April 2017
8	Sanath Jayasuriya (MI)	114	45	CSK	14 May 2008
9	Mayank Agarwal (PBKS)	106	45	RR	27 September 2020
10	Murali Vijay (CSK)	127	46	RR	03 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.