Ryan Rickelton delivered a statement performance in IPL 2026, smashing his maiden century to power Mumbai Indians to a commanding total at the Wankhede Stadium. The knock couldn’t have come at a better time, with Mumbai desperate to bounce back after a disappointing batting collapse against Chennai Super Kings in their previous home game.
Drafted back into the XI following Quinton de Kock’s injury setback, Rickelton grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Facing Sunrisers Hyderabad on a batting-friendly surface, the left-hander looked in complete control from the outset. He set the tone early, targeting Praful Hinge in the Powerplay and building momentum alongside Will Jacks, who provided solid support at the other end.
Rickelton’s innings was a blend of calculated aggression and clean ball-striking. He paced his knock smartly, shifting gears seamlessly before accelerating into top gear. In the process, he brought up the fastest century for the Mumbai Indians in IPL history, surpassing the previous record held by Tilak Varma.
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Even as wickets fell around him, Rickelton remained unfazed. When Naman Dhir departed, captain Hardik Pandya promoted himself up the order. The move paid off, as Pandya looked in far better rhythm than in previous outings. The duo stitched together a crucial partnership, with Rickelton reaching his landmark in style.
Pandya chipped in with a brisk 31 off just 14 deliveries, showcasing glimpses of his explosive best before falling to Sakib Hussain, with Heinrich Klaasen completing the catch near the boundary.
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By the end of 20 overs, Mumbai Indians had piled on an imposing 243/5, a total that underlined their batting potential when firing collectively. More importantly, Rickelton’s breakthrough knock could prove to be a turning point in MI’s IPL 2026 campaign as they push to regain consistency in the business end of the season.
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
What an innings Ryan Rickelton!!
Did his job perfectly.#MIvsSRH— 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
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
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
