The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for its fast-paced and thrilling cricket, but some centuries have stood out for being remarkably slow. Here are the top 5 slowest centuries in IPL history:
Slowest Hundred in IPL
- Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli holds the record for the slowest century in IPL history, which he achieved by taking 67 balls to reach the milestone. This feat was accomplished during a match against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 6, 2024. Kohli’s slow century has raised questions about his strike rate in T20 cricket, despite his impressive overall record in the IPL.
- Manish Pandey: Manish Pandey is actually tied for the slowest century in IPL history, not the second slowest. He achieved this feat in 2009 during a match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Deccan Chargers, scoring his century in 67 balls. Manish Pandey’s century was significant as he became the first Indian player to score a century in the IPL.
- Sachin Tendulkar: Sachin Tendulkar is not the third slowest century scorer in IPL history. He scored his only IPL century in 66 balls against Kochi Tuskers Kerala in IPL 2011, which places him among the players who have scored centuries in fewer than 67 balls. Sachin Tendulkar is among those who scored centuries in 66 balls, is the third slowest overall.
- David Warner: Delhi Daredevils vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2010 – 66 balls Warner scored an unbeaten 107* with 9 fours and 5 sixes, helping his team win by 40 runs places him among those who have scored slow centuries.
- Jos Buttler: Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians, IPL 2022 – 66 balls Buttler scored 100 with 11 fours and 5 sixes, showcasing his form during that season. Jos Buttler is among those who have scored the fifth slowest century in IPL history.
These slowest centuries highlight the challenging conditions and strategic play that sometimes characterize the IPL, where batters must adapt to varying pitches and bowling attacks to achieve success.
