"Rewrites the record books": Fans goes beserk as Ryan Rickelton scores fastest IPL century for MI

Ryan Rickelton reached his maiden IPL hundred, and it was a memorable one as it came just at the time when it was much needed for the Mumbai Indians. He not only got to a hundred but also broke Tilak Varma's record of the fastest IPL century for the Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians had to win this game as they returned to their home ground at the Wankhede Stadium, a venue where they have done the majority of their run-scoring. However, in the last game at this venue, the batters collapsed in a chase against the Chennai Super Kings, and hence, the team needed its batters to rediscover their form.

Ryan Rickelton scores fastest IPL century for the Mumbai Indians

Ryan Rickelton returned to the Mumbai Indians' playing XI after Quinton de Kock was sidelined from the competition following a wrist injury. Returning against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on a batting turf in Mumbai, Rickelton looked like a man on a mission.

He started off his carnage with Praful Hinge's second over at the start of the powerplay, and, favoured by a promising start from the other end by Will Jacks, Rickelton batted with ease and was off to a flyer. He took it deep from there and scored the fastest century for the Mumbai Indians in the history of the season.

Rickelton and Hardik Pandya's handy partnership helped MI at the death

Rickelton was batting at his very best when Naman Dhir's wicket fell, and Hardik Pandya, the skipper, arrived at the crease once again ahead of Tilak Varma, who has been in better form than the skipper.

However, Rickelton summoned some energy and went on to his maiden hundred alongside Hardik Pandya, who, for the first time this season, looked to be at his very best, striking the ball with some authority.

Pandya scored a 14-ball 31 before he was dismissed off young Sakib Hussain as he attempted to launch him over the long-off boundary, but was caught at the fence by Heinrich Klaasen. Mumbai Indians have finished with the score of 243/5 after the 20 overs.

MI fans elated by Rickelton's return to form

MI post a massive 243/5 🔥

Rickelton goes berserk — 123* off 55
Will Jacks sets the tone with 46 (22)
Hardik chips in with a quick 31 (15)
Another quiet outing for SKY when expectations were high 👀
SRH’s explosive top order up next. Can they pull off something crazy?…

— OnGrid (@ongridsports) April 29, 2026

Rickelton came replacing QDK and scored the best individual score for Mumbai. Rickelton storm in Wankhede tonight.

— Kunal Kohli (@imkunalkohli) April 29, 2026

50 runs in last 4 overs with set Rickelton & Hardik.Tilak came in 2nd last over.If you think Rutherford would have made any difference coming after Hardik,feel sorry for you,also Tilak was padded before Hardik,so if you think Rutherford would have come earlier you are wrong.

— Jayesh (@Jayesh_45) April 29, 2026

What an innings Ryan Rickelton!!
Did his job perfectly.#MIvsSRH

— Kunal Kohli (@imkunalkohli) April 29, 2026

🚨Top 5 fastest centuries for MI in IPL🚨

Ryan rickelton -- 44 balls vs SRH👌
Sanath Jayasuriya — 45 balls vs CSK
Tilak Varma — 45 balls vs GT
Cameron Green — 47 balls vs SRH
Suryakumar Yadav — 49 balls vs GT
Nice hitting man🫡
Is it comeback of MI? pic.twitter.com/wbJGgTavZk

— KRIK-MATE👑 (@krik90mate) April 29, 2026

The only positive for Mumbai Indians this season is Ryan Rickelton.

- He is consistently performing and giving his best.

- Today also, Rickelton becomes the fastest Mumbai Indians batter to score a Hundred in IPL history 🔥

- What an innings.#MIvsSRH pic.twitter.com/83jic1y4KZ

— Anonymous☃️ (@inceptiionnn) April 29, 2026

When Ryan Rickelton gets going, even the Mumbai Indians dugout can’t stay seated—pure respect for the innings.

— cricket_updates (@Abhishek850977) April 29, 2026

RYAN RICKELTON BROKE THE 18-YEAR-OLD RECORD OF SANATH JAYASURIYA!
Fastest Hundred for MI in IPL history in just 44 balls!!🔥😮‍💨🫡🦁👑💙 pic.twitter.com/njOfqvKkW6

— Boundary & Beyond Co. (@SrijoyMukherjee) April 29, 2026

Gayle somewhere smiling like a proud teacher 😂🔥

— Ganpat Kaga (@Ganpatkaga_bmr) April 29, 2026

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