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The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered an electrifying performance with the bat in their latest IPL 2025 encounter against Rajasthan Royals (RR), powered by a breathtaking century from Ishan Kishan and blistering knocks from Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Let’s dive into how the Sunrisers blazed their way to a commanding total of 268/6.
A Fiery Start by Abhishek and Travis
Sunrisers Hyderabad began their innings with a bang as Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head opened the batting. Fazalhaq Farooqi took the new ball for Rajasthan Royals, but Abhishek wasted no time and smashed two boundaries in the very first over, giving SRH a solid start with 10 runs on the board.
In the second over, Maheesh Theekshana came in to bowl, and Travis Head joined the party, hitting a four and a six to take the score to 24/0 after 2 overs. The fireworks continued in the third over as Abhishek Sharma smashed three consecutive boundaries, while Travis Head lofted a six to put SRH in a commanding position at 45/0.
Early Blow But Ishan Steps In
The momentum, however, took a slight hit in the fourth over when Theekshana struck on the first ball, dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a quickfire 26 runs off 12 balls. But SRH didn’t lose their rhythm as Ishan Kishan walked in to take charge. He immediately found his rhythm, hitting two boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking. SRH ended the fourth over at 55/1.
Travis Head Unstoppable!
To contain the flow of runs, RR brought in Jofra Archer for the fifth over, but Travis Head had other plans. He launched a brutal assault, smashing 4 boundaries and 1 six in the over, making it clear that he was in no mood to slow down. SRH raced to 78/1 after just 5 overs.
Ishan Kishan also kept the momentum going, hitting two boundaries in the 6th over bowled by Theekshana. Travis joined in with another boundary, taking the score to 94/1 after 6 overs.
Middle Overs: SRH Maintain Momentum
Sandeep Sharma was brought in for the 7th over to slow things down, but Ishan Kishan smashed 2 more boundaries to keep the pressure on. The scoreboard kept ticking, with SRH reaching 106/1.
Nitish Rana came in for the 8th over, but Travis greeted him with a boundary, taking the score to 115/1 after 8 overs. However, Sandeep Sharma bowled a tight 9th over, giving away only 8 runs, restricting SRH to 123/1.
Travis Head’s Blazing Knock Ends
In the 10th over, Tushar Deshpande delivered a crucial breakthrough for RR by dismissing Travis Head. Head departed after a stunning knock of 67 runs off just 31 balls, which included 9 boundaries and 3 sixes at an extraordinary strike rate of 216.12. Despite the loss, SRH was in a commanding position at 135/2 after 10 overs.
Ishan Kishan Anchors with a Masterclass Century
After Travis’s departure, Ishan Kishan anchored the innings, taking control of the scoring and building partnerships with the middle-order batters. He played a sensational knock and notched up a well-deserved century, keeping SRH’s scoring rate sky-high. Kishan’s fireworks ensured that the scoreboard kept moving, eventually powering SRH to a massive total of 268/6.
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Contributions from the Middle Order
Other key contributors included:
✅ Nitish Kumar Reddy: Played a handy knock of 30 runs off 15 balls, hitting 4 fours and 1 six, before falling to Theekshana.
✅ Heinrich Klaasen: Showed his intent with a blistering 34 runs off 14 balls, smashing 5 fours and 1 six before being dismissed by Sandeep Sharma.
✅ Aniket Verma: Added 7 runs off 3 balls with a six before being sent back by Deshpande.
✅ Abhinav Manohar: Unfortunately, he failed to open his account, falling for a golden duck to Deshpande.
Bowling Figures: A Nightmare for Rajasthan Royals
The Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers had a forgettable outing, with most of them being hammered all around the park:
🎯 Fazalhaq Farooqi: 3 overs, 49 runs, 0 wickets
🎯 Maheesh Theekshana: 4 overs, 52 runs, 2 wickets
🎯 Jofra Archer: 4 overs, 76 runs, 0 wickets
🎯 Sandeep Sharma: 4 overs, 51 runs, 1 wicket
🎯 Nitish Rana: 1 over, 9 runs, 0 wickets
🎯 Tushar Deshpande: 4 overs, 44 runs, 3 wickets
Turning Point of the Match
The real turning point was Travis Head’s blistering knock at the top, followed by Ishan Kishan’s match-defining century, which ensured SRH maintained a high run rate throughout the innings. Despite RR’s best efforts, their bowlers had no answers to the relentless SRH onslaught.
Final Thoughts
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s aggressive and fearless approach with the bat has once again showcased their dominance in IPL 2025. With a rock-solid start by Travis Head and an explosive finish by Ishan Kishan, SRH has set the stage for another thrilling match ahead. Will this massive total be enough for them to secure a comfortable win? Only time will tell!
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