Heinrich Klaasen's Record-Breaking Century Shines in IPL 2025
Klaasen's Historic Performance in IPL 2025
Heinrich Klaasen delivered a remarkable century, solidifying his status among the top players in this year's IPL. He achieved his fastest IPL century, scoring 100 runs off just 37 balls against KKR during the 68th match of the season. Following a strong start from Head and Sharma, who contributed 92 runs, Klaasen showcased his batting prowess without losing any wickets, finishing with 7 fours and 9 sixes, resulting in an impressive strike rate of 269.23. His outstanding performance led to several record-breaking achievements.
Klaasen's Record-Breaking Century Lights Up IPL 2025
On May 25, 2025, Heinrich Klaasen not only set new records but also delivered an exhilarating performance for SRH in the IPL. His century in just 37 balls matched Yusuf Pathan’s record for the joint-third fastest IPL century and marked the fastest century for SRH. Klaasen's remarkable innings of 105 runs off 39 balls also became his personal best in T20 cricket. He hit nine sixes, surpassing any previous SRH player’s record for a single IPL match, showcasing his exceptional batting control and power.
SRH Smash Team Records As Klaasen Leads The Charge
Klaasen's explosive batting not only brought him personal accolades but also propelled SRH to break multiple team records. He is among the few batsmen who have scored more than one century in the IPL without opening the batting. His efforts helped SRH achieve a total of 278/3 against KKR in Delhi, marking it as the third-highest team score in IPL history. The team also set a new record for the most sixes in an innings for the 2025 season, with a total of 19 sixes. Klaasen's performance in this match will be remembered as one of the most outstanding in IPL history.
