On March 23, 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a high-scoring thriller at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. (SRH) vs. (RR) IPL 2025, SRH delivered a dominant performance, securing a 44-run victory over RR in a match that saw explosive batting and record-breaking moments.
Match Overview
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings: 286/6 (20 Overs)
Batting first, SRH posted a mammoth 286/6, making it the second-highest total in IPL history. The foundation of this huge score was laid by:
- Ishan Kishan: 💥 106* off 47 balls (13 fours, 5 sixes) – A breathtaking century!
- Travis Head: 🚀 67 off 28 balls (7 fours, 4 sixes) – Aggressive top-order batting.
- Heinrich Klaasen: 🔥 45 off 21 balls – Power-hitting in the middle overs.
RR’s bowlers struggled, with Jofra Archer conceding 76 runs in 4 overs, recording the most expensive spell in IPL history.
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Rajasthan Royals Innings: 242/6 (20 Overs)
Chasing an almost impossible target, RR put up a valiant fight but fell short, finishing at 242/6.
- Sanju Samson: 🏏 66 off 36 balls – Leading from the front.
- Dhruv Jurel: 💪 70 off 35 balls – A brilliant counter-attack!
- Shimron Hetmyer: ⚡ 38 off 19 balls – Late fireworks but not enough.
Despite their efforts, RR couldn’t keep up with the required run rate, as SRH’s bowlers held their nerves in the death overs.
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(SRH) vs. (RR) IPL 2025 Key Turning Points
Ishan Kishan’s Century: His unbeaten 106 off 47 balls* gave SRH a dream start. Travis Head’s Powerplay Assault: His 67 off 28 balls ensured SRH dominated early.
RR’s Slow Middle Overs: Despite a good start, RR lost momentum after quick wickets.
SRH’s Tight Bowling in Death Overs: Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T. Natarajan controlled the last few overs, sealing the win.
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Post-Match Reactions
Ishan Kishan (SRH): “I just wanted to play my natural game, and thankfully it worked today.”
Sanju Samson (RR): “We fought hard, but their total was too big to chase.”
SRH Captain Pat Cummins: “Our batting was incredible today, and the bowlers executed our plans well.”
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Conclusion
SRH’s massive 286-run total and Ishan Kishan’s century made this a historic match. RR fought hard but couldn’t pull off the chase, giving SRH a strong start to IPL 2025.
