Star South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen added another feather to his cap in the ongoing IPL 2025 season as he became the seventh batter to score 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The milestone came during SRH’s match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 30, played at the YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
Klaasen Reaches Milestone with Elegant Boundary
Needing 13 runs to reach the four-digit mark ahead of the match, Klaasen achieved the feat in style by driving DC skipper Axar Patel for a four on the third ball of the sixth over. He finished with 32 runs from 19 balls, including two fours and two sixes, further solidifying his role as SRH’s middle-order enforcer.
Klaasen’s SRH IPL Journey
- IPL Debut for SRH: April 9, 2023 vs Punjab Kings
- IPL 2023: 448 runs in 12 matches
- IPL 2024: 479 runs in 16 matches
- IPL 2025 (so far): 91 runs in 3 matches
- 34 (14) vs RR
- 26 (17) vs LSG
- 32 (19) vs DC
In just 31 IPL appearances for SRH, Klaasen has now reached 1019 runs, showing remarkable consistency in the shortest format.
SRH’s Top IPL Run Scorers
| Rank | Player | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Warner | 4014 | 95 |
| 2 | Shikhar Dhawan | 2518 | 85 |
| 3 | Kane Williamson | 2101 | 76 |
| 4 | Manish Pandey | 1345 | 51 |
| 5 | Abhishek Sharma | 1345 | 63 |
| 6 | Jonny Bairstow | 1038 | 28 |
| 7 | Heinrich Klaasen | 1019 | 31 |
High Investment, High Returns
Klaasen was retained for ₹23 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, underlining SRH’s confidence in the South African’s ability to finish games and anchor tough chases. So far this season, his quick scoring at No. 5 has added firepower to SRH’s already formidable batting unit.
Klaasen’s Impact Grows with Every Game
With a reputation for clean striking and composure under pressure, Heinrich Klaasen’s 1000-run milestone places him among SRH’s elite. As IPL 2025 progresses, the franchise will count heavily on his experience and firepower to drive them into the playoffs and beyond.
Klaasen’s journey with SRH has been defined by impact and efficiency, and as he climbs up the run charts, he’s quickly becoming one of the most valuable overseas players in the league.
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