In a thrilling IPL encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, young Australian sensation Cooper Connolly etched his name into the history books. The PBKS star became the youngest overseas batter to score an IPL century, surpassing a record that had stood since 2016.

Connolly's maiden IPL hundred came on May 6, 2026, in Hyderabad, where he fought a lone battle as PBKS's batting lineup crumbled around him. The left-handed southpaw stood firm, ensuring his team put up a spirited fight against SRH, even though the effort ultimately ended in defeat.

By reaching the three-figure mark, Connolly broke Quinton de Kock's long-standing record. De Kock had set the previous milestone in 2016 while playing for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

While Connolly's achievement is remarkable, the overall record for the youngest centurion in IPL history still belongs to Rajasthan Royals' wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He holds the top two spots on the all-time list, followed by Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, and Devdutt Padikkal.

This latest milestone adds another exciting chapter to the IPL's rich history of young talent making their mark on the biggest stage. For fans looking to celebrate these moments, there's no better way than wearing your team's colors with pride.