The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 witnessed an explosive second match as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered a historic total of 286/6 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Led by a blistering century from *Ishan Kishan (106 off 47 balls)**, SRH dominated the game and secured a 44-run victory, despite a valiant effort from Rajasthan’s batters.
Toss Report & Match Overview
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of the conditions. However, the decision backfired as SRH’s batters put up a record-breaking total, leaving RR with a massive chase.
SRH’s Batting Onslaught: Ishan Kishan and Travis Head Star
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting lineup delivered a stunning performance, headlined by:
- Ishan
- Travis Head (67 off 31 balls) – Provided an aggressive start, punishing RR’s bowlers early.
- Heinrich Klaasen (34 off 14 balls) – Added quick runs in the death overs.
The powerplay was dominated by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head,
- Kishan (106 off 47 balls)* – A sensational maiden IPL century for SRH, smashing boundaries at will.
- who got SRH off to a flying start. Kishan then took charge, reaching his hundred in just 44 balls, smashing RR bowlers all around the park.
RR’s Bowling Struggles
Rajasthan’s bowlers found it tough to contain SRH’s power-hitters:
- Tushar Deshpande (3/44 in 4 overs) was the most successful bowler.
- Maheesh Theekshana (2/52 in 4 overs) took key wickets but was expensive.
- Sandeep Sharma (1/51 in 4 overs) failed to provide breakthroughs.
RR’s Brave Chase Falls Short
Despite chasing a mammoth 287, Rajasthan Royals fought hard, thanks to:
- Dhruv Jurel (70 off 35 balls) – A powerful knock under pressure.
- Sanju Samson (66 off 37 balls) – Led from the front but couldn’t carry his team over the line.
- Shimron Hetmyer (42 off 23 balls) – Played a quick cameo but fell at a crucial moment.
However, Rajasthan’s chase fell short as they managed 242/6 in 20 overs, losing by 44 runs.
SRH’s Bowling Attack Shines
- Harshal Patel (2/34 in 4 overs) – Delivered crucial wickets in the middle overs.
- Simarjeet Singh (2/46 in 3 overs) – Provided early breakthroughs.
- Mohammed Shami (1/33 in 3 overs) – Maintained tight control in the powerplay.
Match Result & Key Takeaways
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 44 runs, marking one of the most dominant performances in IPL history. Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 106. Rajasthan fought well, but the massive target was always going to be a challenge.
With this win, SRH takes the early lead in the IPL 2025 standings, while RR will look to bounce back in their next fixture. Stay tuned for more action-packed encounters!
