Watch: Venkatesh Iyer's Special Century Celebration As Suhana Khan Cheers In Stands

Venkatesh Iyer became the first Kolkata Knight Riders batsman since Brendon McCullum way back in 2008 to score a century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The left-hander achieved the massive feat during the IPL 2023 match against Mumbai Indians on Sunday and his celebration has already gone viral on social media. The batter scored an impressive 51-ball-104 and after reaching the milestone, he folded his hands and bowed towards the dressing room as part of the celebration. The crowd erupted at that moment and Suhana Khan – daughter of KKR owner Shahrukh Khan – was caught on camera cheering the batsman along with her friends at the Wankhede Stadium.

History Created... #venkateshiyer is the 2nd player to score 100 for KKR. What a Innings #KKRvMIpic.twitter.com/jiemQWEXkN

The 28-year-old India and KKR batting all-rounder Iyer waged a lone battle with the bat against Mumbai Indians, recording his highest score in the IPL as well as this season, hitting an overall six fours and nine sixes to bring up the second century of this IPL edition from only 49 balls.

Iyer bettered the record set by Sunrisers Hyderabad's Harry Brook a couple of nights ago in terms of fastest century this season, who made 100 from 55 balls against KKR.

While Iyer, who injured his knee at the start of his innings while attempting a ramp shot off Cameron Green, dominated the Mumbai Indians bowlers, none of the KKR top-order batter could trouble the scorers.

The blow was indeed painful as Iyer, playing in his third IPL season for KKR, hobbled between the wickets to complete runs, but the pain eventually subsided which gave the left-handed batter a chance to play naturally.

In an innings replete with strokes hit all around the park, Iyer completed his