SRH brings run-storm scoring 286/6 in 20 overs; Ishan Kishan smashes century in 45 balls

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a record-breaking performance, amassing a staggering 286/6 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The highlight of the innings was Ishan Kishan’s explosive century in just 45 balls, marking one of the fastest hundreds in IPL history.

Opting to bat first, SRH’s aggressive intent was evident from the start. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a fiery opening stand, dismantling RR’s bowling attack in the powerplay. Kishan, coming in at No. 3, took the assault to the next level, launching a brutal counterattack on the spinners and pacers alike. His innings was laced with 10 fours and 7 sixes, leaving the RR bowlers clueless.

Supporting Kishan’s carnage, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram played crucial cameos, ensuring SRH didn’t lose momentum despite quick wickets in the middle overs. Rajasthan’s bowlers, including ace pacer Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal, had no answers to Hyderabad’s relentless hitting. The final overs saw Pat Cummins and Abdul Samad finish in style, propelling SRH to the highest team total of IPL 2025 so far.

Rajasthan Royals now face a daunting chase under the scorching Hyderabad sun. Their batting lineup, led by Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, will need to pull off a record chase to start their campaign on a winning note. However, with SRH’s potent bowling attack featuring Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Mayank Markande, the challenge seems monumental.

This high-scoring contest is a statement of intent from SRH, who finished as runners-up last season. Under Pat Cummins’ leadership, they look determined to go all the way in IPL 2025. If their batting performance today is any indication, SRH has the firepower to dominate the tournament and claim their second IPL title.