Yuzvendra Chahal scores 100 in 29 balls, breaks AB de Villiers' record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Yuzvendra Chahal set a new record by scoring a century in just 29 balls while completing Kevin Pietersen's 'Score 100' challenge. Chahal was dismissed twice during the attempt, allowing for a chaotic finish to the challenge. Historically known for his bowling, Chahal's batting record in the IPL is minimal—he has batted 16 times across 188 matches and scored only 37 runs. His recent achievement, which attracted millions of views on social media, contrasts sharply with his bowling accolades, where he holds the record for IPL's all-time leading wicket-taker. Chahal's unique batting milestone is now highlighted in the ongoing cricket discourse.
- •Chahal completed the challenge on Kevin Pietersen's YouTube channel.
- •He had been dismissed twice during the score attempt.
- •His prior IPL batting record shows just 37 runs across 188 matches.
- •Chahal is the IPL's highest wicket-taker, known primarily for his bowling.
- •The challenge involved facing increasing ball speeds with each delivery.
- 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Yuzvendra Chahal beats AB de Villiers' record to score 29-ball 100 and completes Kevin Pietersen's challenge, but with a twist
"While ICT fans might know him for his scalps for Team India on the international level, the IPL's highest wicket-taker has recently made headlines not with a hat trick but with a century.
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