Ryan Rickelton Scores Fastest Century For Mumbai Indians in IPL History, Achieves Feat In MI vs SRH Match
Opening the batting at the Wankhede Stadium in MI vs SRH IPL 2026, Rickelton reached the three-figure mark in just 44 deliveries to anchor the home side's innings.
South African batter Ryan Rickelton has entered the record books by scoring the fastest century in the Mumbai Indians' (MI) history during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Opening the batting at the Wankhede Stadium in MI vs SRH IPL 2026, Rickelton reached the three-figure mark in just 44 deliveries to anchor the home side's innings. You can find the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match scorecard here.
Ryan Rickelton Scores Maiden IPL Hundred
Fastest Century For MI
Rickelton's 44-ball innings breaks the previous Mumbai Indians record of 45 balls, which was jointly held by Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya (set in 2008 against Chennai Super Kings) and Tilak Varma (set earlier in the 2026 season against Gujarat Titans).
Fastest Century For MI in IPL
| Rank | Player | Balls to Hundred | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| 1 | Ryan Rickelton | 44 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2026 |
| 2 | Sanath Jayasuriya | 45 | Chennai Super Kings | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2008 |
| 2 | Tilak Varma | 45 | Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 2026 |
| 4 | Cameron Green | 47 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2023 |
| 5 | Suryakumar Yadav | 49 | Gujarat Titans | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2023 |
| 6 | Suryakumar Yadav | 51 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 2024 |
The 29-year-old capitalised on a batting-friendly Wankhede surface, launching a calculated offensive against the Sunrisers' bowling attack. He brought up the milestone in the 15th over with a boundary off Nitish Kumar Reddy, securing his maiden IPL hundred and ensuring a formidable first-innings platform for the hosts.
Partnering with English recruit Will Jacks, who contributed a rapid 46 off 22 balls, Rickelton guided Mumbai to a commanding 78 for no loss at the end of the six-over powerplay. This opening stand provided essential momentum for a franchise that entered the fixture languishing in ninth place on the points table and in desperate need of a victory.
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