SRH's Heinrich Klaasen completes 1,000 IPL runs: Key stats
What's the story
Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen has completed 1,000 runs in the Indian Premier League. Klaasen attained the milestone in match number 2 of the IPL 2025 season against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad. He needed just 7 runs to achieve the mark. Klaasen came to the crease when SRH were 202/3 after 14.2 overs. He ended up hammering a 14-ball 34 as SRH managed 286/6.
Knock
Klaasen makes his presence felt for Sunrisers
SRH's front four were in fine nick with the bat and they set the stage for Klaasen to come in and add further gloss. The South African batter didn't disappoint and forged a 55-run stand alongside Ishan Kishan, who ultimately went on to get a century after Klaasen's dismissal. Klaasen hit 5 fours and a six before being dismissed by Sandeep Sharma.
Runs
Second-fewest balls to 1,000 IPL runs
In 36 matches (33 innings), Klaasen has raced to 1,027 runs at 38.03. His strike rate reads 170.03, as per ESPNcricinfo. He owns a ton and six fifties. As per Cricbuzz, Klaasen has taken the 2nd-fewest balls to reach 1,000 IPL runs. The record is held by Andre Russell (545 balls). Klaasen faced 594 balls for the record. Virender Sehwag is next (604 balls).