Klaasen's Blitzkrieg: South African Star Smashes Fastest-Ever Century for SRH in IPL History

In a night to remember at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Heinrich Klaasen lit up the IPL 2025 with a breathtaking century that not only powered Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a commanding position but also etched his name into the tournament’s record books. The South African powerhouse unleashed a stunning assault on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling attack in Match 68 of the season, racing to his maiden century of the 2025 campaign in just 37 balls.

Klaasen’s blistering knock shattered the record for the fastest century by an SRH batter, previously held by Australian opener Travis Head. It also tied him with Yusuf Pathan for the third-fastest century in IPL history. The elite list now stands as follows:

Fastest Centuries in IPL History:

• 30 balls – Chris Gayle vs PWI (2013)
• 35 balls – Vaibhav Suryavanshi vs GT (2025)
• 37 balls – Heinrich Klaasen vs KKR (2025)
• 37 balls – Yusuf Pathan vs MI (2010)

The milestone moment came in the penultimate over of the innings. Facing Vaibhav Arora, Klaasen powered a shot through deep midwicket and sprinted back for a second run to bring up his century—a remarkable feat, especially given a relatively quiet season leading up to this match.

Klaasen also became the fastest player to notch a century against KKR in IPL history, underlining the significance of his innings. This was his second IPL century overall and one of his finest T20 performances to date.

Backed by a commanding half-century from fellow SRH batter Travis Head, Klaasen’s fireworks helped the Sunrisers pile on a mammoth 278 for 3 in their 20 overs—the third-highest team total in IPL history. The onslaught left KKR’s bowlers with no answers, as SRH showcased their full batting firepower at the business end of the tournament.

For SRH fans, this wasn’t just a victory—it was a statement. And for Heinrich Klaasen, it was a timely reminder of his explosive capabilities on the biggest stage.