South African opener Ryan Rickelton introduced up his maiden IPL century in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad on the Wankhede Stadium on Friday, April 29.
Coming into the facet for the injured Quinton de Kock, Rickelton was at his chic greatest, unleashing an array of photographs to all components of the park as he introduced up his century in 44 balls.
Rickelton’s century immediately was the quickest 100 by a Mumbai Indians batter, bettering the 45 ball effort by Tilak Varma in opposition to GT earlier within the season, and Sanath Jayasuriya within the 2008 season in opposition to CSK.
Whereas this was Rickelton’s first century within the IPL for Mumbai Indians, the South African has already scored two centuries representing the MI model within the SA20 earlier than, the place he performs for MI Cape City.
The 29-year-old batted via the innings, ending unbeaten on 123* off 55 balls, the very best particular person rating by an MI batter, to assist the house facet end on 243/5 from its 20 overs.
Printed on Apr 29, 2026