Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) – 30 balls vs Pune Warriors India at Bangalore on 23rd Apil 2013
Caribbean cricketer Chris Gayle is one of the most furious batsmen in the cricket world. The aggressive left-handed batsman has dominated the cricket world for a long time, especially in the shortest format.
It was the 31st game of the IPL 2013 against Pune Warriors India (PWI) where Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Gayle not only recorded the fastest century in IPL history, but he also set up some toughest T20 records.
In the first innings, the opener Gayle completed his century in just 30 balls and also registered the highest individual score in T20 cricket history as the left-handed opening batsman scored 175 not out off just 66 balls (13 fours and 17 sixes). His batting helped RCB to score 263/5 (20 overs).
In reply, PWI only managed to score 133/9 as RCB won that match by 130 runs.