Key Points
- Heinrich Klaasen scored an unbeaten 105 off just 39 balls, including 7 fours and 9 sixes.
- His 37-ball century is the joint third-fastest in IPL history and the fastest ever for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Klaasen’s knock powered SRH to a mammoth 278/3, the third-highest team total in IPL history.
- SRH thrashed KKR by 110 runs in Delhi, ending their season on a high.
- Klaasen joins elite company, equaling Yusuf Pathan’s 15-year-old record for a 37-ball IPL ton.
New Delhi: yderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen delivered one of the most electrifying performances in IPL history, blasting an unbeaten 105 from just 39 deliveries against Kolkata Knight Riders at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. His whirlwind century came off only 37 balls, making it the joint third-fastest in IPL history a record previously held solely by Yusuf Pathan since 2010.
Klaasen’s innings was a showcase of power-hitting, as he hammered 7 boundaries and cleared the ropes 9 times, finishing with a strike rate of 269.23. He walked in after a strong 92-run opening stand between Travis Head (76 off 40) and Abhishek Sharma (32 off 16), and immediately took control, reaching his fifty in just 17 balls.
Fastest IPL Centuries: Where Klaasen Stands
| Rank | Player (Team) | Balls Taken | Opponent | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Gayle (RCB) | 30 | Pune Warriors | 2013 |
| 2 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi(RR) | 35 | Gujarat Titans | 2025 |
| 3 | Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) | 37 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 2025 |
| 3 | Yusuf Pathan (RR) | 37 | Mumbai Indians | 2010 |
| 5 | David Miller (KXIP) | 38 | Royal Challengers | 2013 |
Klaasen’s century not only set a new benchmark for Sunrisers Hyderabad surpassing Travis Head’s 39-ball ton from 2024 but also placed him among the fastest-ever IPL centurions.
SRH’s Batting Blitz: Third-Highest IPL Total
Fueled by Klaasen’s fireworks, SRH posted a colossal 278/3, now the third-highest team score in IPL history. The onslaught left KKR bowlers with no answers, and Hyderabad’s dominance was further underlined by significant partnerships 83 runs each with Travis Head and Ishan Kishan (29 off 20).
Match Impact: SRH Ends Season in Style
SRH’s 110-run victory over KKR not only capped off their season with a statement win but also saw them climb to sixth in the standings. Despite missing the playoffs, Klaasen’s record-breaking knock and SRH’s batting exploits have set the tone for future campaigns.
More Records from Klaasen’s Knock
- Most sixes by an SRH batter in a single IPL innings (9).
- Second-fastest fifty for SRH (17 balls).
- Highest individual T20 score for Klaasen (105*).
- SRH now holds the top four highest team totals in IPL history.
