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IPL 2026 makes history: All 10 teams record a centurion in a single season
IPL 2026 marks a historic milestone as every franchise posts at least one century in a single season. The milestone unfolds as Virat Kohli notches his 9th IPL hundred for RCB against KKR in Raipur, with numerous centuries from players across all ten teams highlighted in the season-long report.
Why It Matters
The feat signals deep batting talent across all franchises and suggests growing parity and depth in IPL lineups, reshaping expectations for future seasons.
Timeline
13 Events
Kohli's 9th IPL century for RCB against KKR in Raipur
May 15, 2026
Virat Kohli scored 105 off 60 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur, his 9th IPL century.
SRH: Abhishek Sharma 135* vs DC
May 2026
Abhishek Sharma scored 135* off 68 balls for SRH against DC.
GT: Sai Sudharsan 100 vs RCB
May 2026
Sai Sudharsan opened GT with a well-paced 100 off 57 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
DC: KL Rahul 152* vs PBKS
May 2026
KL Rahul hammered an unbeaten 152 off 66 balls against Punjab Kings, his 6th IPL century and the highest score by an Indian in IPL history.
RR: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 103 vs SRH
May 2026
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 103 off 37 balls, including 12 sixes, against Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rajasthan Royals.
PBKS: Cooper Connolly 107 vs SRH
May 2026
Cooper Connolly blasted 107 off 59 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, earning PBKS a century for the season.
LSG: Mitchell Marsh 111 vs RCB (fastest LSG ton)
May 2026
Mitchell Marsh scored 111 off 56 balls against RCB; his 49-ball century stands as the fastest by an LSG batter in IPL history.
KKR: Finn Allen 100* vs DC
May 2026
Finn Allen hit 100* off 47 balls for KKR against Delhi Capitals.
MI: Ryan Rickleton 123 vs SRH (fastest MI century)
May 2026
Ryan Rickleton scored 123 off 55 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad; his century came in 44 balls, the fastest for MI in IPL history.
MI: Tilak Verma 101 vs GT
May 2026
Tilak Verma scored 101 off 45 balls for MI against Gujarat Titans.
MI: Quinton de Kock 112* vs PBKS
May 2026
Quinton de Kock hit an unbeaten 112 off 60 balls for MI against Punjab Kings.
CSK: Sanju Samson 101* vs MI
May 2026
Sanju Samson followed up with a 101* against Mumbai Indians, marking his second century of the season for CSK.
CSK: Sanju Samson 115* vs DC in Chepauk
May 2026
Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 115 against Delhi Capitals in Chepauk, delivering CSK's first century of the season.