The Indian Premier League (IPL) has reached a significant milestone with the 100th century being scored by Sai Sudarshan of Gujarat Titans against Chennai Super Kings. This achievement comes after 1090 matches since Brendon McCullum’s iconic 158* in the first-ever IPL match in 2008.
The journey to the 100 centuries mark has seen some remarkable performances, with players like Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, and Chris Gayle making significant contributions. Kohli leads the list with eight 100+ scores, followed closely by Buttler with seven.
The current season, IPL 2024, has been the most productive in terms of centuries, with 14 hundreds already recorded. This surpasses the previous season’s record of 12 centuries. The league has come a long way since its inception in 2008, with only 6 centuries being scored in the first season.
Notable individual performances include Chris Gayle’s record-breaking 175* for RCB in 2013 and his fastest IPL hundred in just 30 deliveries. The list of century-makers in the IPL includes 57 different players, with Indian and foreign recruits both making significant contributions.
As the IPL continues to showcase top-quality cricket and thrilling performances, fans can look forward to more centuries and memorable moments in the seasons to come. The league’s rich history of centuries is a testament to the talent and skill on display in the world’s premier T20 tournament.