Watch: Heinrich Klaasen scored his maiden IPL ton, SRH owner Kavya Maran’s reaction is Gold

SRH vs RCB: The 65th game of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League saw some fireworks, and fans were treated to some incredible batting performances from both teams. It was Sunrisers Hyderabad who locked horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. It happened for the first time in the IPL’s history that a century each was scored in both innings of the game. The first inning saw a blistering batting performance from Heinrich Klaasen.

On the other hand, it was vintage Virat Kohli in the second inning during the chase. It started with RCB winning the toss and deciding to bowl first. SRH had a rusty start, with both openers getting out for 28 runs in 4.3 overs. Abhishek Sharma made 11 off 14, while Rahul Tripathi scored a 12-ball 15. But after that, SRH had a 76-run partnership for the third wicket between Aiden Markram and Klaasen.

SRH vs RCH: Watch- Priceless reaction of Kavya Maran on Heinrich Klaasen scoring his maiden IPL ton

Markram’s struggle got over for a 20-ball 18. But after that, Klaasen added another 74 runs with Harry Brook. In that partnership, the South African wicketkeeper reached his maiden IPL hundred. He scored a 49-ball century, which is the second-fastest hundred in the league for the franchise. Klaasen reached his ton with a six off Harshal Patel on the third ball of the 19th over.

It was an animated celebration from the batter on his blistering ton. On the other hand, the owner of SRH, Kavya Maran, who was also available at the stands, had a priceless reaction on her face.

The 31-year-old got out just two balls later. He finished at 104 off 51, including eight fours and six maximums, striking at 203.92. Brook remained unbeaten on 27 off 19. SRH finished at 186/5 in 20 overs. Though, his century came in a losing cause, RCB chased down the target in the last over of the game. But it was a brilliant knock from the South African star.

Speaking of the game, RCB had a dream start to their chase. Both Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis added a record 172 runs for the opening wicket in 17.5 overs. Virat smashed his sixth IPL ton and made 100 off 63, while Du Plessis scored 71 off 47. RCB made 187/2 in 19.2 overs to win the game.