Gayle’s quickest centuries remain some of the clearest examples of his power at the crease. His fastest five verified hundreds all came in domestic T20 cricket, while his quickest international century was his 47-ball hundred for West Indies against England in the 2016 World T20.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Pune Warriors – 175* off 66 balls
Gayle’s fastest century came in the 2013 IPL, when he reached 100 from 30 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in Bengaluru. He finished unbeaten on 175 from 66 balls, hitting 13 fours and 17 sixes. RCB posted 263 and won by 130 runs after Pune Warriors were restricted to 133.
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Barisal Burners vs Sylhet Royals – 101* off 44 balls
Gayle struck a 44-ball century for Barisal Burners against Sylhet Royals in the 2012 Bangladesh Premier League. Chasing 166 in Dhaka, he finished unbeaten on 101 from 44 balls, with seven fours and 10 sixes. Barisal reached 167 without loss in 13.1 overs to win by 10 wickets with 41 balls remaining.
Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Titans – 126* off 51 balls
Gayle’s next quickest verified hundred came for Rangpur Riders against Khulna Titans in the 2017 Bangladesh Premier League eliminator. He reached his century from 45 balls and finished unbeaten on 126 from 51 deliveries. His innings included six fours and 14 sixes as Rangpur chased 168 and won by eight wickets with 28 balls remaining.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab – 107 off 49 balls
In the 2011 IPL, Gayle reached his hundred from 46 balls against Kings XI Punjab in Bengaluru. He went on to score 107 from 49 balls, hitting 10 fours and nine sixes. RCB made 205 before limiting Kings XI to 120 to complete an 85-run win.
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Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kings XI Punjab – 117 off 57 balls
Gayle produced another 46-ball century against Kings XI Punjab in the 2015 IPL. He scored 117 from 57 balls, with seven fours and 12 sixes, as RCB posted 226. Kings XI were bowled out for 88 in 13.4 overs, giving RCB a 138-run win.
These innings show why Gayle remains one of T20 cricket’s most influential batters. His 30-ball century is still the benchmark, but the repeat speed of his other hundreds were just as important.
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