Heinrich Klaasen, who retired from all formats of International cricket in 2025, is having a breakthrough IPL 2026 season. He made his IPL debut in 2018 for the Rajasthan Royals, and was later acquired by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2019 at his base price of Rs 50 lakh. Klaasen didn’t get enough opportunity at both franchises. He went unsold in IPL 2020 after he was released by RCB. However, he was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 and 2024 for Rs 5.25 crore, and later he received a whopping salary of Rs 23 crore as SRH’s top retention ahead of IPL 2025.
Heinrich Klaasen is in red-hot form and has been a crucial batter in the middle-order for SRH. He has amassed 606 runs in 14 matches so far at an average of 50.50 and a strike rate of 159.47, which includes 6 half-centuries.
5 best innings of Heinrich Klaasen in IPL
1. 105* off 39 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL 2025)
Heinrich Klaasen, who is known for his big-hitting prowess, wreaked havoc at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as he played an unbeaten knock of 105 off 39 balls at an explosive strike rate of 269.23 against the Kolkata Knight Riders. His knock included seven fours and nine sixes. Meanwhile, SRH scored a massive total of 278 and secured a commanding 110-run win.
2. 104 off 51 balls vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (IPL 2023)
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Heinrich Klaasen led SRH’s batting with an explosive 104 off 51 balls after the top-three collapsed. Klaasen’s knock powered Hyderabad to 186/5 in their 20 overs against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. He played at an explosive strike rate of 203.92, which featured eight fours and six sixes. However, Klaasen’s knock went in vain as RCB won by 8-wickets, thanks to an impressive century by Virat Kohli.
3. 80* off 34 balls vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2024)
Heinrich Klaasen’s unbeaten 80 off 34 balls against the Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2024 ranks third on the list of his best innings in the Indian Premier League. Klaasen’s knock was laced with four boundaries and seven sixes, while he played at a strike rate of 235.29. SRH posted a massive total of 277, and impressive knocks from Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, and Abhishek Sharma powered the team to a 31-run win over MI.
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4. 69 off 43 balls vs Punjab Kings (IPL 2026)
Heinrich Klaasen’s impressive knock of 69 off 43 balls against the Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ranks fourth on the list of his best innings in the Indian Premier League. Klaasen smashed a total of three boundaries and four sixes at a strike rate of 160.47. SRH secured a commanding 33-run win over PBKS, thanks to an all-round performance.
5. 65* off 30 balls vs Mumbai Indians (IPL 2026)
The IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium was a high-voltage clash. SRH started on a positive note, thanks to a brilliant partnership from Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, however, Heinrich Klaasen handed his team an explosive finish, as he scored an unbeaten 65 off 30 balls at a strike rate of 216.67. His knock included seven fours and four sixes. Hyderabad secured a commanding 6-wicket win over MI.
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