Kishan’s Maiden IPL Century Powers SRH to 287
Ishan Kishan made a spectacular debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), smashing his first IPL century off just 45 balls in a record-breaking batting performance against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025.
The new season may have begun, but SRH’s aggressive batting approach remains unchanged. The team came tantalizingly close to breaching the 300-run mark, ultimately finishing at 287—just one run short of their own record for the highest IPL total ever.
Kishan Shines in a Power-Hitting Masterclass
Kishan, SRH’s latest signing, proved to be a massive upgrade over their former No.3 Rahul Tripathi, seamlessly fitting into their explosive batting lineup. He blasted his way to a century, reaching 50 off just 25 balls, before accelerating further to reach 100 in just 45 deliveries.
SRH’s Blazing Start: 94 Runs in Powerplay
The foundation was laid early as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma put on a 45-run opening stand in just 19 balls. However, Maheesh Theekshana broke the partnership by dismissing Abhishek for 24 off 11 balls.
Despite the early breakthrough, SRH’s relentless attack forced RR to deploy death bowling strategies as early as the powerplay. The result? 94 runs in the first six overs—the fifth-highest powerplay total in IPL history.
Head continued his boundary-hitting spree, sharing an 85-run stand off 38 balls with Kishan. At one point, SRH seemed destined to cross the 300-run milestone.
Contributions from All SRH Batters
While Kishan dominated, others played their part too:
- Travis Head looked set for a hundred before Tushar Deshpande dismissed him for 67 off 31 balls.
- Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen joined the carnage, ensuring the momentum never dipped.
- Even debutant Aniket Verma played aggressively, contributing with a 200+ strike rate.
Jofra Archer’s Nightmare Return to IPL
Jofra Archer, making his IPL comeback, had a horrific outing, conceding 76 runs in four overs without taking a wicket—the most expensive bowling spell in IPL history.
SRH’s power-packed performance has set the tone for an explosive IPL 2025 season, proving that batting fireworks are here to stay.
