Heinrich Klaasen Becomes Third-Fastest to 100 IPL Sixes in SRH Record Total Against DC
Sunrisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen reached a major career milestone during the 2026 Indian Premier League, becoming the third-fastest player to hit 100 sixes in IPL history. The South African achieved the mark in just 52 innings during a high-scoring encounter against the Delhi Capitals, placing him behind only West Indian powerhitters Chris Gayle and Andre Russell.
Fastest Batters to 100 IPL Sixes
Klaasen needed 52 innings to clear the ropes 100 times, continuing his exceptional form in the tournament. Only two players have reached the century mark for maximums in fewer innings.
| Player | Innings to 100 Sixes |
|---|---|
| Chris Gayle | 37 |
| Andre Russell | 47 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 52 |
SRH Batting Barrage Sinks Delhi Capitals
The landmark maximum occurred during a match dominated by Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma. Sharma blasted an unbeaten 135 runs off 68 deliveries, propelling SRH to a daunting total of 242 for 2 after the Delhi Capitals elected to bowl first.
Klaasen provided the finishing touches to the innings, striking a rapid 37 not out from 13 balls. Prior to this fixture, Klaasen was the leading run-scorer in the 2026 IPL season. Even after Sharma overtook him during this innings, Klaasen maintains an impressive season record of 320 runs, an average of 53.33, and a strike rate of 153.11.
Opening Foundation and Middle-Overs Acceleration
The SRH innings featured heavy contributions across the top order:
- Travis Head: Scored 37 off 26 balls, sharing a 97-run opening partnership with Sharma.
- Ishan Kishan: The SRH skipper accelerated the run rate with 25 off 13 balls, building a 79-run stand in 5.5 overs.
- Middle-Overs Dominance: SRH scored 116 runs between overs 7 and 15, effectively taking the game away from the opposition.
Delhi Capitals Bowling Struggles
The Delhi Capitals bowling unit failed to contain the Hyderabad batters. The tactical decision to open the bowling with part-time off-spinner Nitish Rana backfired, as he conceded 55 runs across his four overs. Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi also struggled to restrict the scoring rate.
The primary spin attack was heavily targeted. Frontline wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav and captain Axar Patel could not slow the momentum, with Delhi conceding a combined 108 runs strictly to spin options.
Klaasen’s rapid accumulation of boundaries highlights his established role as one of the premier middle-order finishers in global T20 cricket, as he climbs the all-time IPL six-hitting charts.