IPL is the number one T20 tournament on earth, with hundreds of cricketers aiming to become a part of the tournament. The BCCI launched this tournament in the year 2008 with the aim of providing the Indian youngsters a platform to share the dressing room with the best in the world. Several overseas players also participated in the league.
When the T20 format was launched, very few fans believed that someone would be able to score a hundred in this form of the game. However, as the time has passed, the frequency of centuries has increased. In this listicle now, we will look at the four overseas batters who scored an IPL hundred in a match where they also kept the wickets.
1. Heinrich Klaasen scored his 1st IPL hundred today
Heinrich Klaasen has been in the form of his life of late. The South African batter has scored big runs for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and in the recently concluded match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Klaasen blasted his maiden ton in the league. Unfortunately, it ended in a losing cause.
2. Adam Gilchrist scored 2 IPL hundreds
The only overseas wicket-keeper to smack two centuries in the league was Adam Gilchrist. He scored his maiden ton for the Deccan Chargers in a match against the Mumbai Indians. A few seasons later, he scored a hundred for the Punjab Kings in a match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
3. Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow announced his arrival in the league with a magnificent batting performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Back in the 2019 season, Bairstow stitched up a massive partnership for the first wicket with David Warner. Both hit a hundred and helped SRH win big.
4. Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is one of the most explosive T20 batters in the world. The left-handed South African star smacked his maiden IPL hundred for the Delhi Daredevils in a league stage match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
