Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad kicked off their IPL campaign in style, defeating Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs, thanks to a breathtaking century from Ishan Kishan (106* off 47 balls). Royals’ decision to bowl first backfired spectacularly, as Sunrisers piled up a massive 286/6 in 20 overs at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.
Sunrisers’ Batting Blitz:
- Ishan Kishan led the charge, smashing 11 fours and 6 sixes to notch his maiden IPL hundred.
- Travis Head (67 off 31) set the tone early, taking on Jofra Archer with brutal stroke play.
- Useful cameos from Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Heinrich Klaasen ensured SRH neared the 300-run mark.
- Archer had a forgettable outing, recording the most expensive spell in IPL history (4-0-76-0).
Rajasthan Royals’ Chase:
- The Royals’ innings suffered early blows as Simarjeet Singh removed Yashasvi Jaiswal (1) and Riyan Parag (4) in the second over.
- Sanju Samson (66 off 37) and Dhruv Jurel (70 off 35) put up a valiant 111-run stand.
- However, wickets fell at crucial moments, with Samson falling to Harshal Patel and Jurel departing to Adam Zampa.
- The Royals ultimately fell short, unable to chase the mammoth target.
Key Takeaways:
- Ishan Kishan’s scintillating century stole the show.
- Sunrisers flexed their batting might, hinting at a dominant season ahead.
- Rajasthan’s bowling struggled, with Archer enduring a horror night.
A thrilling start to IPL 2025, and Sunrisers Hyderabad look like serious title contenders!
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