Who Scored the First Century in Each Edition of IPL?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a platform for some of the most breathtaking cricketing performances in the world. From explosive batting to incredible bowling, the tournament has seen it all. One of the most exciting aspects of the IPL is the century-hitting. A century in the IPL is a rare feat, and when it happens, it’s a moment to cherish. In this blog post, we’ll take a trip down memory lane and revisit the first century scored in each edition of the IPL.
IPL 2008: Brendon McCullum
The inaugural edition of the IPL saw Brendon McCullum, the aggressive New Zealand batsman, score the first century of the tournament. Playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders, McCullum smashed 123 runs off just 69 balls against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. His innings was a perfect blend of power and finesse, and it set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
IPL 2009: AB de Villiers
In the second edition of the IPL, AB de Villiers of the Royal Challengers Bangalore scored the first century. De Villiers, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time, smashed 134 runs off 101 balls against the Delhi Daredevils. His innings was a masterclass display of batting, and it showed why he’s considered one of the best in the business.
IPL 2010: Yusuf Pathan
The third edition of the IPL saw Yusuf Pathan of the Rajasthan Royals score the first century. Pathan, who is known for his aggressive batting, smashed 100 runs off 37 balls against the Delhi Daredevils. His innings was a thrilling display of power hitting, and it helped his team post a massive total.
IPL 2011: Paul Valthaty
In the fourth edition of the IPL, Paul Valthaty of the Kings XI Punjab scored the first century. Valthaty, who is a left-handed batsman, smashed 100 runs off 63 balls against the Deccan Chargers. His innings was a brilliant display of batting, and it helped his team post a competitive total.
IPL 2012: Ajinkya Rahane
The fifth edition of the IPL saw Ajinkya Rahane of the Rajasthan Royals score the first century. Rahane, who is a stylish batsman, smashed 103 runs off 60 balls against the Pune Warriors India. His innings was a perfect blend of caution and aggression, and it helped his team post a massive total.
IPL 2013: Shane Watson
In the sixth edition of the IPL, Shane Watson of the Rajasthan Royals scored the first century. Watson, who is a hard-hitting all-rounder, smashed 101 runs off 52 balls against the Mumbai Indians. His innings was a thrilling display of power hitting, and it helped his team post a competitive total.
IPL 2014: Lendl Simmons
The seventh edition of the IPL saw Lendl Simmons of the Mumbai Indians score the first century. Simmons, who is a West Indian batsman, smashed 100 runs off 51 balls against the Delhi Daredevils. His innings was a brilliant display of batting, and it helped his team post a massive total.
IPL 2015: Brendon McCullum (Again!)
In the eighth edition of the IPL, Brendon McCullum of the Kolkata Knight Riders scored the first century once again. McCullum, who is known for his aggressive batting, smashed 100 runs off 54 balls against the Mumbai Indians. His innings was a thrilling display of power hitting, and it helped his team post a competitive total.
IPL 2016: Quinton de Kock
The ninth edition of the IPL saw Quinton de Kock of the Rising Pune Supergiant score the first century. De Kock, who is a South African wicket-keeper batsman, smashed 132 runs off 94 balls against the Gujarat Lions. His innings was a brilliant display of batting, and it helped his team post a massive total.
IPL 2017: Sanju Samson
In the tenth edition of the IPL, Sanju Samson of the Delhi Daredevils scored the first century. Samson, who is a young and talented Indian batsman, smashed 102 runs off 63 balls against the Gujarat Lions. His innings was a perfect blend of caution and aggression, and it helped his team post a competitive total.
IPL 2018: Chris Gayle
The eleventh edition of the IPL saw Chris Gayle of the Kings XI Punjab score the first century. Gayle, who is a legendary West Indian batsman, smashed 104 runs off 63 balls against the Kolkata Knight Riders. His innings was a thrilling display of power hitting, and it helped his team post a massive total.
IPL 2019: Sanju Samson (Again!)
In the twelfth edition of the IPL, Sanju Samson of the Rajasthan Royals scored the first century once again. Samson, who is known for his aggressive batting, smashed 102 runs off 63 balls against the Kings XI Punjab. His innings was a brilliant display of batting, and it helped his team post a competitive total.
IPL 2020: KL Rahul
The thirteenth edition of the IPL saw KL Rahul of the Kings XI Punjab score the first century. Rahul, who is a young and talented Indian batsman, smashed 100 runs off 62 balls against the Delhi Capitals. His innings was a perfect blend of caution and aggression, and it helped his team post a competitive total.
IPL 2021: Sanju Samson (Again!)
In the fourteenth edition of the IPL, Sanju Samson of the Rajasthan Royals scored the first century once again. Samson, who is known for his aggressive batting, smashed 119 runs off 62 balls against the Punjab Kings. His innings was a thrilling display of power hitting, and it helped his team post a massive total.
IPL 2022: Jos Buttler
The fifteenth edition of the IPL saw Jos Buttler of the Rajasthan Royals score the first century. Buttler, who is an English wicket-keeper batsman, smashed 100 runs off 68 balls against the Gujarat Titans. His innings was a brilliant display of batting, and it helped his team post a competitive total.
IPL 2023: Harry Brook
In the sixteenth edition of the IPL, Harry Brook of the Punjab Kings scored the first century. Brook, who is an English batsman, smashed 101 runs off 66 balls against the Gujarat Titans. His innings was a thrilling display of power hitting, and it helped his team post a massive total.
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli
The seventeenth edition of the IPL saw Virat Kohli of the Royal Challengers Bangalore score the first century. Kohli, who is a legendary Indian batsman, smashed 103 runs off 63 balls against the Delhi Capitals. His innings was a perfect blend of caution and aggression, and it helped his team post a competitive total.
IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan
The latest edition of the IPL saw Ishan Kishan of the Mumbai Indians score the first century. Kishan, who is a young and talented Indian wicket-keeper batsman, smashed 104 runs off 63 balls against the Gujarat Titans. His innings was a brilliant display of batting, and it helped his team post a massive total.
In conclusion, the IPL has seen some incredible centuries over the years. From Brendon McCullum’s aggressive batting to Virat Kohli’s stylish innings, each century has been a testament to the incredible talent that the league has attracted. As the tournament continues to grow and evolve, it’s exciting to think about what the future holds for the IPL.
Source: https://x.com/Sportskeeda/status/1903793537768169904
