10 teams, 13 centuries: Every franchise records a centurion in IPL 2026

The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League has defied expectations, delivering a dramatic spectacle dominated by a relentless festival of boundaries.

A total of 13 centuries have already been blasted into the history books. Beyond the sheer volume of runs, a remarkable statistical symmetry has caught the attention of the cricketing world: for the first time in IPL history, every single one of the 10 franchises has registered at least one centurion this season. No team has been left behind, and no bowling attack has been spared.

The final piece of this historic puzzle fell into place in Raipur, creating a script that could not have been written any better.

King Completes the Puzzle

When the tournament required a grand finale to achieve total team representation, the stage belonged to the league's ultimate showman. Virat Kohli did not just score a hundred; he orchestrated an absolute masterclass.

• Crowning Moment: Facing the Kolkata Knight Riders, Kohli hammered an unbeaten 105 off 60 balls (peppered with 11 fours and 3 sixes) to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a clinical six-wicket victory.
• Record Extender: This milestone marked Kohli's 9th career IPL century, lengthening his lead at the absolute top of the all-time tournament charts.
• 14K Club: As a byproduct of this brilliance, during the chase, Kohli became the first Indian batter in cricket history to cross 14,000 T20 runs, breaking Chris Gayle's record as the fastest player to reach the milestone. The win also vaulted a roaring RCB to the top of the points table.

Leaders of the Pack and Powerhouses

While Kohli closed the loop, a few other names have dominated the spotlight with massive individual performances.

• Sanju Samson (Chennai Super Kings): Leading the individual charts with absolute authority, Sanju has operated at an elite level, smashing two centuries so far. Donning the yellow jersey this season, the wicketkeeper-batsman has made Chennai a personal stronghold.
• Mumbai Indians’ Triple Threat: In terms of depth, Mumbai boasts the most lethal batting lineup of the tournament. The franchise features the highest number of unique century-makers this season, with three different players scaling the mountain: the explosive Quinton de Kock, the clutch Tilak Varma, and the devastating Ryan Rickelton.

Elite 2026 Centurion Club

The rest of the league has answered the call with pure dynamite, showcasing a fascinating mix of seasoned legends and fearless prodigies who have raised their bats to the sky:

• Abhishek Sharma (Sunrisers Hyderabad): The left-handed dynamic weapon continues his scorching form, converting a brilliant innings into a massive ton for the Orange Army.
• Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans): The epitome of elegance and composure, anchoring the Titans with a flawless triple-figure score.
• Mitchell Marsh (Lucknow Super Giants): Turning the stadium into a personal playground, Marsh flexed his muscles to cross the milestone for Lucknow.
• Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals): The teenage prodigy wrote his name in the stars, showing wisdom beyond his years to record a breathtaking century for the Royals.
• Cooper Connolly (Punjab Kings): The young Australian sensation brought the house down, securing a roaring century to keep Punjab's fighting spirit alive.
• K.L. Rahul (Delhi Capitals): Anchoring with elite precision, Rahul delivered a vintage, calculated masterpiece to secure Delhi's slot in the centurion club.
• Finn Allen (Kolkata Knight Riders): The Kiwi destroyer cleared the boundaries at will to ensure KKR's flag flew high in the triple-figure department.

With the race to the playoffs tightening and RCB and Gujarat Titans locked in a fierce battle at the top of the table, the pitches are smoking and the bats remain heavy. Thirteen centuries down, the record books are shattered, and the tournament has not even reached the knockout stage.