SRH starts IPL 2025 in style with a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals, as Kishan’s blazing century lights up Hyderabad—but a late injury raises concerns.
March 23, 2025: Hyderabad:
Sunrisers Hyderabad kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in sensational fashion, defeating Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. But amidst the fireworks, fans were left holding their breath as centurion Ishan Kishan limped off the field with a visible injury late in the game.
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Chasing a mammoth target of 287, Rajasthan Royals put up a spirited fight, but the pressure of the steep asking rate proved too much. They eventually managed 242/6 in 20 overs.
Earlier in the evening, it was the Ishan Kishan Show. The left-handed batter hammered a blistering 106 off just 47 balls, helping SRH post 286/6—the second-highest total in IPL history, just one run short of their own record (287 vs RCB in 2024).
🎯 The Turning Point
RR were on track during a 100-run stand between Sanju Samson (66 off 37) and Dhruv Jurel (58 off 30), but the dismissal of both within the span of a few deliveries broke the Royals’ back.
Shimron Hetmyer and Shubham Dubey added late fireworks, but it was too little, too late.
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😟 Injury Scare
Just as everything seemed perfect for SRH, cameras caught Ishan Kishan in visible discomfort after fielding at the boundary. He hobbled off the field, raising concerns for the franchise and Indian cricket fans alike. The extent of his injury is not yet confirmed.
💬 Star of the Match
While Kishan’s century stole the limelight, Harshal Patel’s two crucial wickets in the death overs and Travis Head’s explosive 67 off 31 ensured SRH kept the upper hand throughout.
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