Greatest Cricket Moments

Ryan Rickelton's 44-Ball Century — Fastest by a Mumbai Indians Batter in IPL History

29 April 2026Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers HyderabadIPL 2026 — Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad1 min readSeverity: Mild

Summary

Ryan Rickelton smashed the fastest century by a Mumbai Indians batter in IPL history — 100 off 44 balls — in MI's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 29 April 2026. Rickelton finished unbeaten on 123 off 55 deliveries, the highest individual score by an MI batter in IPL history.

What Happened

Rickelton walked out and began striking the ball cleanly almost from the first delivery. The hundred came up off 44 balls — faster than any previous MI batter had reached the mark — and he kept going. The final score was 123 not out off 55, an innings that combined orthodox shot-making with a series of audacious lofted strokes off the SRH attack.

The innings sat in two sets of records simultaneously. The 44-ball century was the fastest ever by an MI batter in the IPL. The 123 not out was the highest individual score by an MI batter in the tournament's history.

Key Moments

1

Rickelton starts cleanly off the first ball at MI's home venue

2

Hundred reached off 44 balls — fastest by an MI batter in IPL history

3

Continues to 123 not out off 55 balls — highest MI individual score in IPL

4

Innings carries MI to a substantial total against SRH

⚖️ The Verdict

Ryan Rickelton scored 123 not out off 55 balls, including the fastest century ever by a Mumbai Indians batter (44 balls) and the highest individual MI score in IPL history.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast was Rickelton's IPL 2026 century?▾
44 balls — the fastest century by a Mumbai Indians batter in IPL history.
What was Rickelton's final score?▾
123 not out off 55 balls, the highest individual score by a Mumbai Indians batter in IPL history.
When did Rickelton score the century?▾
29 April 2026, in MI's home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Tags

#IPL 2026#Ryan Rickelton#Mumbai Indians#fastest century#44-ball century#MI record#SRH

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