IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan becomes Sunrisers Hyderabad’s newest hero in record-breaking IPL onslaught | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: Batter Ishan Kishan announced his arrival at Sunrisers Hyderabad in style on Sunday, smashing his maiden IPL century for the Men in Orange in just 45 balls to spearhead a breathtaking assault on Rajasthan Royals. On a day when nearly every batter found rhythm, it was Kishan who stood tallest, turning the spotlight firmly on himself with a power-packed performance that helped SRH post a towering 286/6 — just one short of their own record for the highest total in IPL history. Walking in after a fiery opening stand between Travis Head (67 off 31) and Abhishek Sharma (24 off 11), Kishan made his intentions clear from the get-go. He blended timing with brute force, taking apart the Royals’ bowling, especially England’s Jofra Archer, whose four-over spell leaked a staggering 76 runs — the most expensive in IPL history. Kishan’s 85-run partnership with Head laid the perfect platform before he switched gears, peppering the field with boundaries and bringing up his century with a mix of finesse and fearless hitting. With 34 fours and 12 sixes in the innings, SRH’s batting blitz was nothing short of historic. Though Rajasthan Royals mounted a spirited chase with Sanju Samson (66) and Dhruv Jurel (70) stitching together a 111-run stand, Kishan’s ton had already put the result beyond doubt. Despite a late flurry from Hetmyer and Dubey, the Royals fell short by 44 runs. For Kishan, this was more than just a century. In his first match for SRH, he’s not only etched his name into the franchise’s history but also sent a powerful message to the rest of the league.Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India, including match schedules, team squads, and IPL live scores for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Find out how to watch IPL 2025 in Canada and the USA.
