This was a continued onslaught by SRH, who batted in fifth gear right through the innings and scripted history.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) started just as everyone expected them to against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their first IPL 2025 fixture. Playing at home, SRH were off to a perfect start after losing the toss, as their dynamite opener – Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head – maximised the powerplay overs.
While Abhishek was dismissed in the fourth over against the run of play, Ishan Kishan joined in and continued the carnage. After Head got out in the tenth over, Nitish Kumar Reddy maintained the tempo and took SRH to history.
The Orange Army reached 200 in just 14.1 overs, becoming the joint-fastest team to achieve the milestone in IPL. They equalled Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who recorded this feat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in 2016.
This was a continued onslaught by SRH, who batted in fifth gear right through the innings and scripted history. For the record, the second and third-fastest 200s are also by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians (14.4 overs) and Delhi Capitals (14.5 overs), respectively; both coming last season.
| Team | Score Reached | Overs Taken | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB | 200 | 14.1 overs | vs PBKS | 2016 |
| SRH | 200 | 14.1 overs | vs RR | 2024 |
| SRH | 200 | 14.4 overs | vs MI | 2024 |
| SRH | 200 | 14.5 overs | vs DC | 2024 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad registered the second-highest score in the IPL history, scoring a magnificent 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals in the first innings. They fell short by one run in equalling the previous-best IPL score, which was again posted by SRH last season.
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Ishan Kishan scored a marvellous ton, amassing 106 runs in 47 deliveries, including 11 boundaries and six maximums, at a strike rate of 225.53. Travis Head also notched up a rapid fifty, scoring 67 runs in 31 deliveries, comprising nine boundaries and three maximums, at a 216.13 strike rate.
Other notable contributions were from Abhishek Sharma (24 in 11 balls), Nitish Kumar Reddy (30 in 15 balls), and Heinrich Klaasen (34 in 14 deliveries). Collectively, SRH batters were unstoppable despite RR bowlers trying everything.
Rajasthan Royals must bat exceedingly well to even come close to this target of 287 in the second innings. The pitch is flat and easy for shot-making, but the Hyderabad-based franchise has a well-rounded bowling unit and will back itself to complete the remaining job.
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