Heinrich Klaasen scored the joint third fastest century in IPL and also the fastest century for SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) during his unbeaten 105-run knock against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025).
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Kateramma Koduku 🔥
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— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 25, 2025
The South African wicket-keeper batter overtook Travis Head to score the fastest century for SRH in the Indian Premier League history. He completed his century in 37 balls, while Head took 39 balls to score a century for SRH against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last year. On that note, let’s take a quick look at Heinrich Klaasen’s performance against the Kolkata Knight Riders and the record set by the South African player:
Heinrich Klaasen’s performance vs KKR
Heinrich Klaasen scored 105 runs off 39 balls at a strike rate of 269.23 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final group stage match of the Indian Premier League 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders. He belted seven boundaries and nine sixes during his time in the middle.
Third Fastest Century in IPL History
Klaasen came to bat in the 7th over after the wicket off Abhishek Sharma. The South African batter notched up his half-century off 17 balls with a maximum off Harshit Rana’s bowling and picked up a quick double to complete his century in the final delivery of the 19th over by Vaibhav Arora.
A master𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐚𝐬 session 💪🔥
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— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 26, 2025
Records Set During SRH vs KKR
Heinrich Klaasen set multiple records during his unbeaten century against the Kolkata Knight Riders on May 25. Here is a complete list of records:
- Heinrich Klaasen hit the joint third-fastest century in IPL, achieving the feat in 37 balls. He shared the third spot with Yusuf Pathan, who took 37 balls for the Rajasthan Royals against the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2020. Klaasen is behind Chris Gayle (30 balls for RCB vs PWI in IPL 2013) and Vaibahv Suryavanshi (25 balls for RR vs GT in IPL 2025).
- He also scored the fastest century for SRH in 37 balls, surpassing the previous record held by Travis Head. The Australian batter took 39 balls to score a century against RCB at Bengaluru in IPL 2024.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s total of 278/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Delhi is the third-highest team total in - IPL history. The top two highest totals of 287/3 and 286/6 were also set by SRH against RCB and RR, respectively.
- 19 sixes were hit by SRH against KKR, which is the second most for them in an innings. They have belted 22 sixes against DC and RCB in IPL 2024.
- Heinrich Klaasen smashed nine sixes. The second-most by an SRH player in the IPL after Abhishek Sharma’s 10 sixes against PBKS earlier this season.
- Klaasen gets into the list of multiple IPL hundreds from a batter playing No.3 lower. He and Suryakumar Yadav have two each, while Sanju Samson and AB de Villiers have three each to their name.
- SRH have the most 250+ scores in T20 cricket, having surpassed 250 runs five times in the Indian Premier League.
- The South African wicket-keeper batter has 62 sixes since IPL 2024 and is third on the list. He is behind Nicholas Pooran (76 sixes) and SRH teammate Abhishek Sharma (70 sixes).
Heinrich Klaasen in IPL 2025：Conclusion
Heinrich Klaasen has scored 487 runs in 13 matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 at a strike rate of 172.70. He averages 44.27 and has remained not-out twice this season. Heinrich Klaasen in IPL 2025 has scored one century and a half-century, including a highest score of 105*. The South African player has hit 42 boundaries and 25 sixes for SRH this season. Heinrich Klaasen in IPL 2025 has seven catches as an outfield player.
𝙃𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝 🌪
A brutal 💯 in just 3⃣7⃣ balls by the explosive #SRH six-hitting machine 🔥
Joint third fastest hundred in #TATAIPL 👏
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He finished the season on a positive note, scoring the third fastest century in IPL. Despite a shaky start to the season, his last match was worthy of every mention. However, Klaasen hasn’t been able to justify his INR 23 crore price tag. Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed sixth in the IPL 2025 points table with 13 points from 14 matches, including six wins, seven losses, and a no result.
