IPL: Complete list of centurions for Mumbai Indians
Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have been the most successful team in the history of the competition. The Mumbai-based franchise has unearthed several superstars during their glorious 16 years, featuring some masterful innings from their batters. On that note, we list the batters who have breached the elusive three-figure mark for Mumbai Indians in IPL.
Suryakumar Yadav against Gujarat Titans, 2023
India’s no.1 T20 batter in the world, Suryakumar Yadav, became the latest entrant in this illustrious list. The middle-order superstar smoked a swashbuckling century against defending champions Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede. Widely considered the most innovative player in white-ball cricket, Suryakumar smashed 103 runs in just 49 deliveries, the second fastest by an MI batter in the competition’s history He played some jaw-dropping shots during his stay at the crease.
Lendl Simmons against Kings XI Punjab, 2014
Former West Indies cricketer Lendl Simmons entertained the crowd in Mohali in 2014. He smashed a magnificent maiden IPL century for Mumbai Indians. The dashing opening batter reached the three-figure mark in 61 balls. His innings included 14 boundaries and two maximums during his stay at the crease.
Rohit Sharma against 109 against KKR, 2012
Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma’s first and only century in the illustrious competition came against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in the 2012 edition of the tournament. Batting first in the contest, Rohit Sharma smashed 109 runs in just 60 deliveries to take his side to 182 runs. Buoyed by his century, Mumbai Indians won the game by 27 runs.
Sachin Tendulkar against Kochi Tuskers Kerala 2011
It is impossible to compile a list of centurions without mentioning the legendary Sachin Tendulkar’s name. The former Mumbai Indians skipper breached the three-figure to register his maiden and only IPL ton against Koch Tuskers Kerala. The batting great opened the innings for the Mumbai-based franchise and carrying his bat after compiling an elegant 100 runs in 66 deliveries.
Sanath Jayasuriya against Chennai Super Kings 2008
Former Sri Lankan explosive opener Sanath Jayasuriya left a lasting impact in the inaugural edition of the competition. He shell-shocked eventual finalist CSK with a breathtaking century. Chasing a par total of 156 runs, the southpaw did spare any bowler. He registered a 45-ball century, the fast by any MI batter, to make a mockery of the total. He remained unbeaten at the crease after smashing a mind-boggling 114 runs in 48 deliveries.
