In the ongoing game between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Friday, England star Harry Brook played an exceptional knock, resulting in the first century of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
Brook, who was acquired by SRH for a whopping INR 13.25 crore in the auction before the season, took just 55 balls to reach this impressive milestone, hitting 12 fours and 3 enormous sixes.
Notably, Brook, who had a disappointing start to the tournament, took KKR bowlers to the cleaners to smash his maiden ton in the cash-rich league.
The witter users were stunned by the performance produced by Brook on the pitch and both experts and fans alike took to social media to laud the youngster for his historic achievement.
In addition to Brook’s outstanding performance, skipper Aiden Markram played a significant role in the middle, scoring a fifty off just 26 balls. The pair put together a partnership of 72 runs from 47 balls.
Following Markram’s dismissal, the young left-handed batsman Abhishek Sharma (32 runs off 17 balls) provided excellent support to Brook, resulting in a partnership of 72 runs from 33 balls, further worsening KKR’s situation.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Harry Brook, turning out to be the 𝗦𝗮𝘂𝗰𝗲rer's stone 🪄
The 𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐏𝐋 💯 we all waited for 😍 | @Harry_Brook_88 pic.twitter.com/BV5Hc2Nm17
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 14, 2023
Harry brook 👏🏾
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) April 14, 2023
Harry Brook arrives and makes some statement in the @IPL.
He is just some player! 🫶🏼— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 14, 2023
Fast bowler back, Harry Brook back!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 14, 2023
Harry Brook vs spin: 34(29)
Harry Brook vs pace: 66(26)
A masterclass knock from Harry Brook. pic.twitter.com/z64gt7SX2R
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 14, 2023
Harry Brook said, "my girlfriend is here, but the rest of the family just left. I knew this would happen as soon as they left I'll get some runs (laughs)". pic.twitter.com/TJatdittlh
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 14, 2023
#IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #KKRvSRH
Harry Brook on the rampage at Eden 🔥🔥🔥#SRH Fans: pic.twitter.com/ZmTrvSjZnt
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 14, 2023
For all the sensational shots he’s played, Harry Brook has also provided a masterclass on T20 innings management tonight. Absolutely massacred pace but then swallowed his ego & played the field against spin. Brilliant knock #IPL2023
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) April 14, 2023
The celebrations of Harry Brook's family when Brook completed his Hundred in IPL. pic.twitter.com/bHWbCYEzcU
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 14, 2023
Youngest to score maiden #IPL 100
[foreign players]
23y-122d – Quinton de Kock #DC
23y-153d – David Warner DC
23y-330d – David Miller #PBKS
24y-51d – Harry Brook #SRH
(overall, Brook is the 9th youngest!).#IPL2023 #IPL23 #KKRvsSRH #KKRvSRH #SRHvsKKR #SRHvKKR— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 14, 2023