In a remarkable performance, Ryan Rickelton scored an unbeaten 123 runs off just 55 balls for the Mumbai Indians (MI) against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match. This innings marked the fastest century by a MI batter, achieved in just 44 balls, surpassing the previous record held by Sanath Jayasuriya, who scored a century in 45 balls in 2008. Rickelton's innings included 10 fours and 8 sixes, propelling MI to a total of 243 for five, their highest score of the season. Alongside him, England's Will Jacks contributed 46 runs off 22 balls, and skipper Hardik Pandya added 31 runs off 15 balls. Rickelton's performance was crucial as MI seeks to recover from a challenging season, and his ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a high scoring rate was instrumental in setting a strong target. The team wore black armbands in memory of a support staff member's daughter who recently passed away.