SRH Wins with Second-Highest IPL Total

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a stunning 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR), thanks to Ishan Kishan's explosive 106* off 47 balls. SRH amassed a formidable total of 286/6, the second-highest in IPL history, with assistance from Travis Head's quick 67. Jofra Archer of RR suffered the most expensive bowling spell in IPL history, conceding 76 runs in four overs. Despite efforts from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel, who scored 66 and 70 respectively, RR fell short, ending at 242/6. This match highlighted Kishan's resurgence after moving from Mumbai Indians, contributing significantly to SRH's dominance. The game also showcased SRH's potential to break scoring records, building excitement for their future matches.