Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen delivered a breathtaking display of power-hitting on Sunday, smashing a 37-ball century against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. His blistering knock saw him equal the record for the third-fastest hundred in IPL history, previously set by Yusuf Pathan in 2010 against Mumbai Indians.

This innings marked Klaasen’s second IPL century and was a masterclass in controlled aggression and clinical ball-striking. The South African’s powerful hitting dismantled the KKR bowling attack, as he peppered all parts of the ground with boundaries and sixes, leaving the crowd and opposition stunned.