Heinrich Klaasen Makes History as SRH Sets Record Total in IPL 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: A Thrilling Encounter
In a gripping finale of the IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Winning the toss, SRH opted to bat first and delivered an explosive performance, amassing a staggering total of 255 runs. Heinrich Klaasen was a standout performer, contributing significantly with a blistering 51 runs off just 24 balls. His remarkable performance has now positioned him as the third-highest run-scorer of the tournament, with a total of 606 runs across 14 matches. Notably, Klaasen has achieved this feat while batting at number four or lower, making him the first player in T20 history to surpass 600 runs from such a position.
Here’s a look at the top run-scorers batting at number four or below in T20 tournaments:
| Player | Team | Tournament | Matches | Runs | Edition |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Sunrisers Hyderabad | IPL | 14* | 606* | 2026 |
| Rishabh Pant | Delhi Capitals | IPL | 11 | 579 | 2018 |
| Riyan Parag | Rajasthan Royals | IPL | 16 | 573 | 2024 |
| Sam Hain | Birmingham Bears | Vitality Blast | 14 | 569 | 2024 |
| Adam Hose | Birmingham Bears | Vitality Blast | 15 | 557 | 2022 |
| Rohit Sharma | Mumbai Indians | IPL | 19 | 538 | 2013 |
| Wayne Madsen | Derbyshire | NatWest T20 Blast | 14 | 526 | 2017 |
| Corey Anderson | Somerset | Vitality Blast | 16 | 514 | 2018 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | IPL | 14 | 513 | 2021 |
| Jonathan Wells | Adelaide Strikers | Big Bash League | 17 | 501 | 2021-22 |
| Glenn Phillips | Gloucestershire | Vitality Blast | 12 | 500 | 2021 |
Ishan Kishan's Stellar Performance Fuels SRH's High Score
SRH's innings began with a strong performance after winning the toss. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with an impressive 56 runs off 21 balls, forming crucial partnerships with Travis Head and Ishan Kishan. Kishan continued the momentum alongside Klaasen, as the pair added 113 runs for the third wicket. Kishan emerged as the top scorer with 79 runs, while Nitish Reddy contributed a quick 29 runs off 12 balls, helping SRH finish their innings at 255 for 4 after 20 overs.