A look at youngest captains with an IPL ton
Shubman Gill registered his fourth century in the Indian Premier League on May 10. The Gujarat Titans skipper scored a superb 55-ball 104 versus Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium as they won by 35 runs. At 24, Gill became the youngest captain to score a century in the IPL. Have a look at the youngest captains with an IPL ton.
Shubman Gill: 24 years and 245 days
As mentioned, in Ahmedabad, Gill became the youngest captain to slam a ton in the cash-rich league. He attained the feat at 24 years and 245 days. Gill smacked a 55-ball 104 laced with 9 fours and 6 sixes. He added a record 210-run opening partnership with Sai Sudharsan as they floored the CSK bowlers. GT (231/3) eventually trounced CSK by 35 runs.
Sanju Samson: 26 years and 152 days
In Ahmedabad, Gill broke the record of Sanju Samson, who struck a ton aged 26 years and 152 days. Samson's first-ever IPL match as the full-time captain of Rajasthan Royals in 2021 remains special. His 119(63) nearly snatched victory from jaws of defeat, but RR fell four runs short in a 222-run chase against Punjab Kings. Samson smashed 12 fours and 7 sixes.
Ruturaj Gaikwad: 27 years and 83 days
Earlier this season, Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad scripted history with his second IPL century. Gaikwad brought up an incredible ton against Lucknow Super Giants, powering the Super Kings to 210/4 (20). He also become the first player with an IPL ton as CSK skipper. Gaikwad, at 27 years and 83 days, became the third-youngest captain with an IPL ton.
Virat Kohli: 27 years and 171 days
Virat Kohli holds the record for smashing the most centuries in the IPL. He leads this tally with eight of them. However, it took him nine seasons to score his maiden IPL ton. Kohli reached three figures in the 2016 encounter against Gujarat Lions, where he led the Royal Challengers. However, his unbeaten 100(63) went in vain as the Lions won by six wickets.
