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Tilak Varma Smashes Joint-Fastest IPL Century for Mumbai Indians

Tilak Varma scored a blistering, unbeaten 101 off just 45 deliveries for the Mumbai Indians against the Gujarat Titans. His innings equalled the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya's record for the joint-fastest century in the franchise's history. Coming in at a precarious 46/3, Varma first stabilized the innings before unleashing a brutal assault, plundering 48 runs in the final two overs. His maiden IPL ton propelled MI to a formidable total of 199/5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Key Points: Tilak Varma's Record Century Powers Mumbai Indians

  • Equals Sanath Jayasuriya's record
  • Youngest MI centurion at 23
  • Unbeaten 101 off 45 balls
  • Rescued MI from 46/3
  • Scored 48 runs in final two overs
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Tilak Varma becomes joint-fastest IPL centurion for Mumbai Indians

Tilak Varma equals Sanath Jayasuriya's record for the fastest MI century, scoring 101* off 45 balls against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.

"He slammed 26 runs in the 18th over... hitting three sixes and four boundaries."

Ahmedabad, April 20

Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma smashed the joint-fastest century for the Mumbai-based franchise during their Indian Premier League 2026 match against Gujarat Titans on Monday. He equalled Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya for the record.

Tilak also became the youngest centurion for the Mumbai Indians, aged 23 years and 163 days.

Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 101 off just 45 balls, equalling Sanath Jayasuriya's record of a 45-ball century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2008 edition.

After Tilak and Jayasuriya, the list of fastest IPL centuries for MI includes Cameron Green, who reached his century in 47 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede in 2023, and Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a 49-ball hundred against Gujarat Titans at the same venue in 2023.

Tilak's maiden IPL ton took the Mumbai Indians to a strong total of 199/5 against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Coming in at number five, Tilak came at the crease after the dismissal of Suryakumar Yadav when the Mumbai Indians were 46/3 in 5.5 overs.

By the 10th over, Tilak, alongside Naman Dhir, had stabilised the innings, pushing the score to 75/3. However, just as the duo began to shift the momentum, Prasidh Krishna broke the stand in the 13th over as the speedster claimed the wicket of Dhir, who fell for a brisk 45 off 32 deliveries.

It was then that Tilak shifted gears and started taking GT bowlers to the cleaners. He slammed 26 runs in the 18th over, bowled by GT's Ashok Sharma, hitting three sixes and four boundaries.

He then scored 22 runs off the last over, bowled by Prasidh Krishna, hitting two sixes and two boundaries. He was on 97 with only one ball remaining and played a cross-batted shot towards the deep square leg region for a boundary to bring up his maiden IPL century.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, that was breathtaking to watch. The pressure of being 97* with one ball left and still finding the boundary for the century... ice in his veins! Equalling a legend like Sanath Jayasuriya's record is no small feat.
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Vikram M
Finally, MI has found a reliable Indian middle-order batter! For years we've relied on Pollard, Pandya brothers, and SKY. Tilak's temperament under pressure is amazing. Hope he gets a consistent run in the Indian T20 side soon.
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Rohit P
Brilliant knock, no doubt. But let's not get carried away. One great innings doesn't solve MI's problems this season. The top order collapsed again. We need consistency, not just flashes of brilliance. The bowling attack still looks weak.
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Priya S
The way he accelerated in the last 3 overs was pure carnage! 48 runs off the last 12 balls is just insane. That partnership with Naman Dhir was crucial to set the platform. So happy for him, he truly deserved this maiden ton. 👏
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Michael C
Watching from the UK, this is why the IPL is the best T20 league. Young talent like Tilak getting a stage to perform like this. To equal a record set by Jayasuriya in the very first season... poetic. Great entertainment!

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