Klaasen Smashes Fastest Hundred for SRH in IPL History
The 68th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) witnessed a thrilling encounter, with SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen stealing the show with his record-breaking innings. The 33-year-old batter smashed the fastest hundred by an SRH batter in the history of IPL, reaching the three-figure mark off just 37 deliveries.
Klaasen’s incredible knock surpassed the previous record held by Travis Head, who had smashed a 39-ball hundred against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2025. The South African batter’s 37-ball hundred is also the joint-third fastest in IPL history.
SRH, who were struggling to get going in their innings, found some much-needed momentum with Klaasen taking the center stage. The opener, who has been in excellent form this season, started his innings slowly, taking 14 deliveries to get to his first 20 runs. However, he quickly shifted gears, smashing 52 runs off the next 13 deliveries to bring up his half-century.
The SRH fans were treated to a treat as Klaasen continued his rampage, hitting boundaries and sixes with ease. He reached his 50th run in just 24 deliveries and then went on to score his hundred in the next 13 deliveries. The record-breaking hundred was marked with a powerful six off KKR’s pacer, Prasidh Krishna.
Klaasen’s incredible innings not only helped SRH post a competitive total but also took the pressure off his batting partners. He shared a 74-run partnership with Abhishek Sharma, who contributed 35 runs from 31 deliveries. The SRH batsmen, who were struggling to get going earlier in the innings, found some much-needed momentum with Klaasen’s incredible knock.
The SRH innings eventually came to an end at 174/4, with Klaasen being the top scorer with 117 runs from 37 deliveries. The SRH bowlers then did a great job of restricting KKR to 153/7, with SRH winning the match by 21 runs.
The victory was a much-needed boost for SRH, who are now in a better position to qualify for the playoffs. Klaasen’s record-breaking hundred was a testament to his incredible form and skill, and he will be looking to continue his good form in the remaining matches of the season.
Stats and Records
- Klaasen’s 37-ball hundred is the fastest hundred by an SRH batter in the history of IPL.
- The record-breaking hundred is also the joint-third fastest in IPL history.
- Klaasen’s innings is the second-highest score by a SRH batter in the history of IPL.
- Klaasen has now scored three centuries in the ongoing IPL season, with all three coming off the new ball.
- SRH have now won 11 matches in the ongoing IPL season, with their next match scheduled against Mumbai Indians on April 25.
Conclusion
Heinrich Klaasen’s record-breaking hundred will be remembered as one of the most incredible innings in the history of IPL. The SRH batter’s incredible form and skill have been a key factor in his team’s success this season, and he will be looking to continue his good form in the remaining matches of the season. The win over KKR was a much-needed boost for SRH, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
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