In their opening match of IPL 2025 on March 23, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a commanding performance against Rajasthan Royals (RR), securing a 44-run victory. Batting first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, SRH posted a formidable total of 286 for six—the second-highest score in IPL history. citeturn0news18
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Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 106 off just 47 balls. He received strong support from Travis Head, who contributed a quickfire 67 off 31 deliveries, and Heinrich Klaasen, adding to the team's imposing total. citeturn0news18
Rajasthan Royals' bowler Jofra Archer faced a challenging outing, conceding 76 runs in his four overs—the most expensive bowling figures in IPL history. citeturn0news17
In response, RR managed to score 242 for six in their 20 overs. Captain Sanju Samson led the chase with a valiant 66 off 37 balls, while Dhruv Jurel impressed with a brisk 70 off 35 deliveries. Despite their efforts, RR fell short of the target, handing SRH a convincing win to kickstart their campaign. citeturn0search8
This high-scoring encounter highlighted SRH's batting depth and set a thrilling tone for the season ahead.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Dominant Win Over Rajasthan Royals
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