Travis Head scored fourth fastest century in IPL History

Travis Head scored the fastest century of IPL 2024, reaching 100 runs off 39 balls with 9 fours and 8 sixes. Playing in his debut IPL season, he dazzled the Royal Challengers Bangalore, registering the fourth-fastest century in IPL history on April 15 at at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.

With a hundred off just 39 balls, Head joined an elite list of players who have scored the fastest centuries in IPL history.

A Record-Breaking Innings

Travis Head’s innings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was nothing short of extraordinary. He smashed 9 fours and 8 sixes on his way to a blistering 102 off 41 balls.

• His innings was not only the fourth century of IPL 2024 but also the fourth fastest in the history of the tournament.

Comparing Head’s Century with Previous Milestones

When compared to the fastest centuries in IPL history, Head’s innings stands tall.

• Only Chris Gayle, Yusuf Pathan, and David Miller have scored faster centuries than him, putting him in elite company.

Following is the list of the fastest centuries in IPL history:

1. Chris Gayle vs PWI, 2013 in 30 balls

2. Yusuf Pathan vs MI, 2010 in 37 balls

3. David Miller vs RCB, 2013 in 38 balls

4. Travis Head vs RCB, 2024 in 39 balls

5. Adam Gilchrist vs MI, 2008 in 42 balls

6. AB de Villiers vs GL, 2016 in 43 balls

7. David Warner vs KKR, 2017 in 43 balls

The Overall Impact on IPL 2024

Travis Head’s record-breaking century has added a new chapter to the history of IPL.

• His innings will be remembered as one of the most explosive and entertaining performances in the tournament’s illustrious history.