IPL 2023: Cricket fraternity lauds Heinrich Klaasen as his maiden IPL ton takes SRH to 186/5 against RCB

Heinrich Klaasen took the RCB attack to the cleaners as he slammed 104 off 51 balls.

By Salman Anjum - 18 May, 2023

Heinrich Klaasen put on a show with the bat in Match 65 of IPL 2023 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Thursday (May 18).

Klaasen arrived in the middle during the fifth over when SRH were struggling at 28/2. Amid the pressure situation, the right-hander took the RCB attack to the cleaners and completed his fifty in just 24 balls.

In the process, Heinrich Klaasen was involved in a 76-run stand with Aiden Markram. While Markram fell after scoring 18 off 20 balls, Klaasen held the one end firmly.

The wicketkeeper-batter continued his carnage after the half-century as well, hitting boundaries and sixes at will. He notched up the three-figure mark in the penultimate over off 48 balls with a maximum against Harshal Patel.

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A maximum to bring up the ????

Heinrich Klaasen scored a brilliant 104 off 51 deliveries.

Live - https://t.co/stBkLWLmJS #TATAIPL #SRHvRCB #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/B6t2C4jfy1
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2023

Soon after reaching the hundred, Klaasen was dismissed by Harshal for 104 off 51 balls. His maiden IPL century was studded with 8 fours and 6 sixes. Thanks to his dazzling ton, SRH piled up a stiff 186/5 on the board.

For his breathtaking knock, Heinrich Klaasen received rich praise from the cricket fraternity on Twitter.

Here are the reactions:

Best overseas player this IPL season #HeinrichKlaasen
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 18, 2023

He has been class ever since he has come into the IPL. What a ???? Klassen ???? #SRHvsRCB
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) May 18, 2023

Unreal knock! What a player. Top 5 best 100’s of the IPL, best this season.
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) May 18, 2023

Klassen batted with class thruout the season for SRH. ???? ????
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 18, 2023

Special knock Klaasen! ????
— Shai Hope (@shaidhope) May 18, 2023

IPL is a mix of creative and traditional batting. Today has been a Klaas-ic display of traditional batting. Klaasen’s footwork has been simple and uncomplicated, one of the best I’ve seen in the recent past.
Treat to watch!#SRHvRCB #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/mUVRTRxsYh
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) May 18, 2023

Klassen ????????
— NickyP (@nicholas_47) May 18, 2023

What a joy it is watching Heinrich Klaasen play spin, so destructive! #SRHvRCB
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 18, 2023

Unbelievable hitting by #HeinrichKlaasen at a strike rate of 204, clearly the #SRH's best batter this tournament. #RCB have a big task to do in the second innings. #IPL2023 #SRHvRCB
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) May 18, 2023

Every hit of #Klassen is gave pain to @RCBTweets

He was one man army for @SunRisers
Congratulations for century #HeinrichKlaasen #RCBvSRH #IPLPlayOffs @IPL pic.twitter.com/2eOM5lyV5y
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) May 18, 2023

Klaasen Classic.
What an innings from Henrich Klaasen.
Spectacular against spin and one of the better IPL hundreds.
Should be a good game. #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/Dlr0XFT8tv
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 18, 2023

Absolute class from Heinrich Klaasen! Maiden IPL century for him and he showed excellent control with the bat tonight as his straight strokes indicated. A masterful knock where he batted in his own league! ????#SRHvsRCB #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/C8hCiI8vyo
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) May 18, 2023

High quality knock???????????????????????? https://t.co/ga1lRLOLIh
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) May 18, 2023

Klassen’s play against spin is simply sensational…uses the depth of the crease beautifully. ???????? #TataIPL #SRHvRCB
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 18, 2023

Klaasen was exceptional today. As a matter of fact, he has been exceptional all season. A difficult batter to bowl to. He picks length really well, and if you're marginally full, he belts it over you're head. Round the wicket and ask him to sweep?
— Samuel Badree (@qmanbad) May 18, 2023

By Salman Anjum - 18 May, 2023

IPL 2023: Cricket fraternity lauds Heinrich Klaasen as his maiden IPL ton takes SRH to 186/5 against RCB

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