IPL 2024: Heinrich Klaasen’s daughter cheers for him from stands, video goes viral

Heinrich Klaasen. (Photo Source: Sunrisers Hyderabad)

The IPL 2024 match no. 8 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday was a record-breaking encounter, witnessing the highest team total, most sixes, and a rain of more records were also broken. However, in the middle of all the cricketing action, a heart-warming moment stole the show as Heinrich Klaasen’s 14-month-old daughter, Laya cheered adorably for the father from the stands.

While SRH’s batters were on a six-hitting spree, it was Klaasen who stole the spotlight with a blistering 80* off just 34 balls, including four boundaries and seven towering sixes. However, the South African had an even more special fan cheering him on, his daughter, who was seen waving the SRH flag from the stands.

“The best seat in the house? Right next to Dad’s biggest fan! 🏟️🧡, HK’s little one was all of us today 😍,” SRH captioned the viral video.

Watch Klaasen’s daughter’s viral video here:

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SRH post the highest total in IPL history

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s innings was nothing short of a fireworks display, as they scored a colossal total of 277 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets, setting a new benchmark for the highest-ever total in Indian Premier League history.

Being asked to bat first which turned out to be a brilliant decision for the hosts, Abhishek Sharma (63) and Travis Head (62) both gave a solid start to SRH’s innings. The partnership between Klaasen and his compatriot Aiden Markram (42) runs, propelled SRH to an imposing position, with an unbeaten stand of 116 runs. Klaasen after his fiery knock was even-handed over the Orange Cap, overtaking Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli.

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Despite Mumbai Indians’ valiant efforts in their chase, highlighted by a knock of 64 runs off 34 balls by Tilak Varma, they fell short by 31 runs against the relentless onslaught from SRH.