In the second match of the 2025 IPL season, Sunrisers Hyderabad put on a spectacular batting display against Rajasthan Royals, scoring a massive 286/6—the second-highest total in IPL history, just one run short of their own record.
Winning the toss, Rajasthan Royals chose to bowl first. However, SRH capitalized on the opportunity, with Ishan Kishan leading the charge with an unbeaten 106 off just 47 balls, while Travis Head contributed 67 runs.
In response, Rajasthan Royals fought hard but fell short, managing 242/6 at the end of 20 overs. Dhruv Jurel scored 70, Sanju Samson added 66, and Shimron Hetmyer chipped in with 42, but the 44-run margin was too big to overcome.
Ishan Kishan was named the Player of the Match for his brilliant century, helping Sunrisers Hyderabad start their campaign with a dominant victory.
