Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen etched his name into the IPL record books by becoming the second-fastest player to reach 1000 runs in the tournament’s history, achieving the feat in just 594 balls.
Klaasen, known for his clean hitting and impactful middle-order performances, joined an elite club of power-hitters with this achievement. The only player ahead of him is Andre Russell, who reached the 1000-run mark in just 545 balls. Klaasen now sits ahead of legends like Virender Sehwag (604 balls), Glenn Maxwell (610), and Yusuf Pathan and Sunil Narine (617 each).
Klaasen’s ability to strike at an astonishing rate has made him one of SRH’s most valuable assets. His quickfire innings and consistency have turned him into a match-winner, and this latest milestone further cements his reputation as a T20 game-changer.
With IPL 2025 just getting underway, Klaasen’s form will be critical for Hyderabad as they look to chase their second IPL title.
