• Travis Head smashed a century in just 39 balls.
• It was his 4th fastest IPL century.
• His knock included 9 fours and 8 sixes.

Travis Head made a mark in the annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) by scoring 102 runs off 41 balls in a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.

Head, who has amassed 235 runs in IPL 2024 with an impressive strike rate of 200, took the RCB bowlers to task right from the outset of his innings.

He quickly established a 100-run partnership with his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, giving his team the upper hand. Even after Sharma’s exit, the onslaught continued as he was joined by Heinrich Klaasen, another hard-hitting batsman known for his effortless sixes.

Head reached his century in just 39 balls, making it the fourth-fastest century in IPL history. He now trails only Chris Gayle, Yusuf Pathan, and David Miller in this regard.

Fastest centuries in IPL history

30 balls — Chris Gayle (RCB vs Pune Warriors)

37 balls — Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians)

38 balls — David Miller (Kings XI Punjab vs RCB)

39 balls — Travis Head (SRH vs RCB)

42 balls — Adam Gilchrist (Deccan Chargers vs Mumbai Indians)

Head wrapped up his innings with 102 runs before being dismissed by Lockie Ferguson. The left-handed batsman hit nine fours and eight sixes, providing the spectators at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium with one of the most memorable innings in IPL history.

It’s noteworthy that Travis Head has been in remarkable form since the ICC World Cup 2023, where he steered Australia to their sixth title, a record in itself, with a stunning performance in the final against India.

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