Sunrisers Hyderabad fall just one run short of IPL’s highest-ever total as Ishan Kishan smashes a 45-ball ton; RR bowlers, including Jofra Archer, face relentless assault.
Hyderabad, March 23, 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opened their IPL 2025 campaign in explosive fashion, racking up a jaw-dropping 286/6 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Led by a fiery century from Ishan Kishan and powerful cameos from Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen, SRH produced one of the most dominant batting displays in IPL history.
💥 Ishan Kishan’s Statement Knock
Dropped from India’s recent squads, Ishan Kishan let his bat do the talking, bringing up his century in just 45 balls, eventually finishing unbeaten on 106 off 47 deliveries. The left-hander struck cleanly, combining brute power with finesse, hitting sixes and scooping boundaries at will. His knock included a stunning final-over assault that nearly broke SRH’s own IPL record of 287.
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🔥 Support from the Top Order
- Travis Head: 67 (31)
- Abhishek Sharma: 24 (11)
- Nitish Reddy: Quick cameo
- Heinrich Klaasen: 34 (14)
These aggressive knocks set up the monstrous total, ensuring the Royals were on the backfoot from ball one.
😬 RR Bowlers Struggle, Archer Makes Unwanted History
Jofra Archer, returning with high expectations, had a night to forget. His final figures of 4-0-76-0 now stand as the most expensive bowling spell in IPL history. Tushar Deshpande was the only bright spot with a couple of late wickets, including a double strike in the final over.
📊 IPL’s Highest Team Totals
- SRH – 287/3 vs RCB (2024)
- SRH – 286/6 vs RR (2025)
- SRH – 277/3 vs MI (2024)
- KKR – 272/7 vs DC (2024)
- SRH – 266/7 vs DC (2024)
Sunrisers’ 286-run total is now the second-highest in IPL history, and the franchise continues to dominate the list of highest scores.
🔜 What’s Next?
All eyes are now on RR’s chase. Can Riyan Parag’s side, missing Sanju Samson at the start, pull off a miracle under pressure? Or will SRH walk away with a statement win?
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