Throughout the course of the Indian Premier League, a total of 99 centuries have been scored, starting from the very first game in the league's history back in 2008 when Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum smothered 158 off 73 against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The team with the most number of centurions over the years is Royal Challengers Bangalore with 19 hundreds. So let's take a look at the IPL facts of most IPL centuries by IPL teams.

IPL Facts: Most IPL centuries by IPL teams

10. Kolkata Knight Riders | 3

KKR has witnessed three historic centuries over the years. Brendon McCullum’s 158 in the first-ever IPL match in 2008 remains one of the most iconic innings in T20 history. Gautam Gambhir and Venkatesh Iyer have also contributed crucial centuries for the team.

9. Lucknow Super Giants | 4

Lucknow Super Giants, a new franchise introduced in 2022, have already seen powerful individual performances. Quinton de Kock’s 140 against KKR in LSG’s debut season stands out as one of the best knocks in IPL history.

8. Gujarat Titans | 5

Gujarat Titans made an immediate impact by winning their debut season in 2022. Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have played match-winning innings, contributing to the team’s early success with powerful centuries.

7. Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7

Sunrisers Hyderabad, the IPL champions in 2016, has produced several match-winning centuries. David Warner, Jonny Bairstow, and Kane Williamson have been the key architects of these performances, often setting up or chasing down big targets.

6. Mumbai Indians | 8

Despite being the first team to win 5 IPL titles, Mumbai Indians have fewer individual centuries compared to other teams. However, notable innings include Sanath Jayasuriya’s 114 in 2008 and Rohit Sharma’s explosive century against KKR in 2012.

5. Chennai Super Kings | 10

Chennai Super Kings, one of the most successful IPL franchises with 5 titles, has relied more on team unity than individual brilliance. However, standout centuries include Shane Watson’s match-winning 117 in the 2018 final, which remains one of the most memorable innings in IPL history.

4. Delhi Capitals | 10

Delhi Capitals have had inconsistent team success, but their players have produced outstanding individual performances. Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, and David Warner have all scored centuries for the franchise, showcasing the batting depth within the team.

3. Punjab Kings | 16

Despite not winning an IPL title, the Punjab Kings have witnessed some spectacular individual performances. Chris Gayle has scored 6 centuries for PBKS, and David Miller’s blistering 101 off 38 balls in 2013 remains one of the most iconic innings in IPL history.

The latest addition to that list is Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya. Priyansh, who is playing in his first IPL season, amassed 104 runs off 42 balls, laced with 7 fours and 9 sixes.

2. Rajasthan Royals | 17

Rajasthan Royals, the inaugural champions of IPL in 2008, have produced some explosive batting performances over the years. Jos Buttler stands out with 4 centuries in the 2022 season, while Sanju Samson holds the record as the youngest player to score a century for Rajasthan Royals.

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore | 19

Royal Challengers Bangalore leads the list with 19 centuries, the most by any franchise. Virat Kohli alone accounts for 8 of these centuries, establishing himself as the backbone of RCB’s batting lineup. Other notable contributors include AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle, whose explosive batting has helped in high scores.

Chris Gayle has the record for the fastest century for RCB with a 30-ball hundred against Pune Warriors India (at Bengaluru on 23 April 2013).

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