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Sunrisers Hyderabad star Ishan Kishan admitted that the chase against Chennai Super Kings was much tougher than it looked after SRH sealed an important win in IPL 2026.

Kishan played a calm and responsible innings to guide Hyderabad to victory at Chepauk and help the team officially qualify for the playoffs. While SRH managed to complete the chase with confidence, the wicketkeeper-batter said the pitch created plenty of problems for the batters throughout the game.

Speaking after the match, Kishan explained that the surface was slowing down and was not ideal for stroke-making. He said that while keeping wickets during CSK’s innings, he understood early that batting would not be easy later in the match.

According to Kishan, timing the ball perfectly was difficult, especially against spin bowlers and slower deliveries. He added that the team’s plan was to build partnerships instead of attacking recklessly because losing wickets quickly on that surface could have changed the game completely.

The left-hander also revealed that he wanted to stay at the crease till the very end and finish the match himself. He believed that taking the game deep was the safest option considering the tricky conditions at Chepauk.

Kishan’s composed knock eventually helped SRH register a valuable five-wicket win over CSK. His innings played a major role in Hyderabad confirming their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs.

The batter later said the victory meant a lot emotionally and expressed happiness about contributing during such an important stage of the tournament.

With momentum on their side and key players performing consistently, Sunrisers Hyderabad now look like one of the strongest contenders heading into the IPL 2026 playoffs.

The final stage of IPL 2025 is now underway, with the tournament having determined its four playoff teams. Fans are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming matches. It will be fascinating to witness whether a new team can clinch the IPL title or if the previous champion will secure it once more. This IPL season showcased numerous records, including the achievement for the fastest century. Players such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Heinrich Klaasen, and Priyansh Arya have made their mark and captured the admiration of fans. But are you aware of which player holds the record for the fastest century in IPL history? In today’s article, we will explore the five players who have hit the fastest centuries in IPL history.

1. Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore) — 30 balls vs Pune Warriors India, 2013

Chris Gayle is regarded as one of the most explosive batsmen in cricket’s history. Fans affectionately called him the Universe Boss. His batting style instilled fear in both bowlers and fielders. He demonstrated his incredible batting skills across numerous IPL seasons. In IPL 2013 against Pune Warriors India, he achieved the fastest century ever recorded in IPL history. In that match, he scored 175 runs off just 66 balls, which included 13 fours and 17 sixes. He reached his hundred in just 30 balls. Thanks to his performance, RCB posted a total of 263/3 after their innings. In reply, PWI was dismissed for just 133 runs.

2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) — 35 balls vs Gujarat Titans, 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, an emerging talent for the Rajasthan Royals, hit a stunning century off just 35 balls against the Gujarat Titans. At only 14 years old, he became the youngest player in IPL history to score a century in one of the premier T20 leagues in the world. Following his remarkable achievement, he became the focal point of cricket news, magazines, and social media outlets globally. In his record-breaking innings, he scored a whirlwind 101 runs off just 38 balls, including seven fours and 11 sixes.

3. Yusuf Pathan (Rajasthan Royals) — 37 balls vs Mumbai Indians, 2010

The former all-rounder of the Indian cricket team, Yusuf Pathan, was regarded as one of the most explosive batsmen in cricket history. Throughout his IPL career, he played for teams such as RR, KKR, and SRH. During IPL 2010, while representing RR, he scored a remarkable hundred off just 37 balls against the Mumbai Indians. He hit 9 fours and 8 sixes in that innings, demonstrating his impressive ability to clear the boundaries effortlessly. Nevertheless, the Rajasthan Royals ended up losing that match by a narrow margin of just 4 runs.

4. Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 37 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2025

The newest addition to this list is Sunrisers Hyderabad’s explosive wicketkeeper-batsman, Heinrich Klaasen, who achieved an incredible 100 runs off just 37 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025. In this match, he accumulated 105 runs in 39 balls, featuring 7 fours and 9 sixes. Thanks to his exceptional century, SRH posted a total of 278 runs for the loss of only 4 wickets in 20 overs after batting first. In reply, KKR was dismissed for a mere 168 runs.

5. David Miller (Kings XI Punjab) — 38 balls vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 2013