Quinton de Kock is the newest South African centurion within the IPL, his newest hundred including to a powerful checklist of standout knocks over time. He’s one among a choose group of South African batters to have scored centuries within the competitors.
AB de Villiers – 3 centuries
“Mr 360”, arguably South Africa’s most interesting white-ball batsman, mixed invention with composure. De Villiers typically took management of innings the place tempo wanted to be created relatively than adopted, delivering among the most influential knocks in IPL historical past.
105*(54 balls, 10 fours, 5 sixes, SR 194.44) for Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Tremendous Kings (2009)
133* (59 balls, 19 fours, 4 sixes, SR 225.42) for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians (2015)
129* (52 balls, 10 fours, 12 sixes, SR 248.07) for Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Lions (2016)
Quinton de Kock – 3 centuries
A pure aggressor on the high of the order, De Kock’s centuries are constructed on early dominance. He units the tone within the powerplay and sustains it deep into the innings. His unbeaten 140 stays the very best IPL rating by a South African.
108 (51 balls, 15 fours, 3 sixes, SR 211.76) for Delhi Daredevils vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2016)
140* (70 balls, 10 fours, 10 sixes, SR 200.00) for Lucknow Tremendous Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2022)
112* (60 balls, 8 fours, 7 sixes SR 186.67) for Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings (2026)
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Heinrich Klaasen – 2 centuries
A contemporary middle-order batsman who thrives in opposition to spin, arguably the perfect South African T20 batsman since AB de Villiers. Klaasen combines robust middle-overs acceleration with clear intent in high-scoring contests. He’s additionally the 2nd main run-scorer on this season’s IPL, underlining his type and affect on the crease.
104 (51 balls, 8 fours, 6 sixes, SR 203.92) for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2023)
105* (39 balls, 7 fours, 9 sixes, SR 269.23) for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2025)
Hashim Amla – 2 centuries
A contrasting determine on this checklist, Amla introduced a measured, orthodox strategy to T20 cricket. His success was constructed on timing, placement and management relatively than brute drive, providing a special blueprint for T20 batting.
104* (60 balls, 8 fours, 6 sixes, SR 173.33) for Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians (2017)
104 (60 balls, 8 fours, 5 sixes, SR 173.33) for Kings XI Punjab vs Gujarat Lions (2017)
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David Miller – 1 century
One of many IPL’s most established finishers. Miller’s unbeaten 101 in 2013 stays a defining instance of how a lower-order innings can fully rework a match in a brief area of time.
101* (38 balls, 8 fours, 7 sixes, SR 265.78) for Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (2013)
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