IPL 2026: Ryan Rickelton makes history with fastest MI hundred in history Cricket News

Ryan Rickelton celebrates after his maiden IPL century. (Image credit: IPL)

New Delhi: Ryan Rickelton announced his return to the playing XI in spectacular fashion, scoring the fastest century. Mumbai Indians Date during their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.The South African opener rewrote the five-time champions’ record books by completing his maiden IPL century in just 44 balls. In doing so, Rickelton eclipsed the previous mark of 45 balls jointly. Santh Jayasuriya (2008) and Tilak Verma (earlier this season), underscoring the sheer dominance of his innings.The fastest tin ever illuminates Wankhede.Rickelton’s knock was a masterclass in clean hitting and fearless intent. Walk as a replacement for the injured Quinton de Kockhe wasted no time in making an impact.Opening with Will Jacks, the pair put on a brilliant stand of 93 runs in just seven overs, setting the tone for a big total. Even after Jacks got out, Rickelton continued his attack, forming a crucial 55-run partnership with Naman Dhir.He reached this milestone with the help of seven sixes and eight fours in the 15th over, leaving the opposition bowlers with no answer. His innings is now ahead of the likes of Cameron Greene and Surya Kumar Yadav in the list of fastest MI centuries.

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MI reshuffle, Rohit Sharma still outFormer MI captain Hardik Pandya Citing favorable conditions, he won the toss and elected to bat first. However, the team was forced into changes, with De Kock ruled out with a wrist injury and youngster Robin Munns getting a chance.There was also an update on Rohit Sharma, who is recovering. “Rohit will need a few more games, he is trying, but it is not right,” Hardik said on the toss.Rickelton’s explosive century not only put Mumbai Indians in a commanding position but also added a new chapter to the franchise’s rich batting legacy.