Heinrich Klaasen Joins Elite List of Fastest IPL Centuries with Blistering 105* off 39 Balls
Date: May 25, 2025
Location: Delhi
Author: Jilan Umatiya / Global Family Sports Desk
Heinrich Klaasen added his name to the elite club of fastest centuries in IPL history, smashing an unbeaten 105 off just 39 balls for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His explosive knock places him in the top tier of the fastest hundreds in IPL, tied at third with Yusuf Pathan.
A Season of Fireworks: IPL 2025 Delivers Yet Again
The 2025 IPL season has been a showcase of high-octane batting, with three of the top seven fastest IPL centuries coming this year alone. Alongside Klaasen, newcomers Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Suryavanshi have announced their arrival with fearless strokeplay and fearless intent.
Fastest Centuries in IPL History (Sub-40 Ball Hundreds)
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Chris Gayle – 30 balls (175)*
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Against Pune Warriors, 2013, Bengaluru
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The undisputed fastest century in IPL history. Gayle’s 175* remains the highest T20 score to date.
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – 35 balls (101)
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Against Gujarat Titans, 2025, Jaipur
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A ferocious innings that saw him dominate elite bowlers like Rashid Khan and Mohammed Siraj.
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Heinrich Klaasen – 37 balls (105)*
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Against Kolkata Knight Riders, 2025, Delhi
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A power-hitting masterclass with nine sixes and seven fours, demolishing Narine and Chakravarthy.
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Yusuf Pathan – 37 balls (100)
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Against Mumbai Indians, 2010, Brabourne
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A game-changing blitz when RR needed 143 from 57 balls.
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David Miller – 38 balls (101)*
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Against RCB, 2013, Mohali
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A last-over thriller with a 99-run burst in the final five overs.
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Travis Head – 39 balls (102)
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Against RCB, 2024, Bengaluru
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Instrumental in SRH setting the highest IPL total of 287.
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Priyansh Arya – 39 balls (103)
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Against CSK, 2025, Mullanpur
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A stunning maiden IPL ton from a 24-year-old rising star.
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Klaasen’s Knock: A Detailed Look
Coming in at No. 3 in the 7th over, Klaasen wasted no time as he dismantled KKR’s spinners on a flat Delhi track. He scored 60 of his 105 runs against spin alone, including:
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24 runs off Sunil Narine (10 balls)
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36 runs off Varun Chakravarthy (12 balls)
Klaasen’s innings propelled SRH to 278/3, the fourth-highest total in IPL history. Despite the match being a dead rubber with no playoff implications, it was a timely reminder of Klaasen’s devastating potential.
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Klaasen 105 off 39
Why This Matters
This season marks a significant shift toward aggressive batting with younger players like Arya and Suryavanshi rising quickly. Meanwhile, experienced internationals like Klaasen prove they still have match-winning firepower. As the game evolves, IPL continues to be the leading stage for world-class cricket and high-impact performances.
