Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Triumphs Over Rajasthan Royals with 44-Run Victory in IPL 2025 Opener
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) celebrated a thrilling victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 opener, winning by 44 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on March 23, 2025. SRH set a formidable target of 287 runs, thanks to an explosive batting display led by Ishan Kishan, who scored a sensational century.
Kishan’s innings was pivotal, as he notched up 120 runs off just 55 balls, including 14 boundaries and 7 sixes. His aggressive approach set the tone for SRH’s innings, supported by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who contributed significantly to the team’s total.
In response, Rajasthan Royals struggled to keep pace with the high target. Despite a valiant effort from their batsmen, including a half-century from Riyan Parag, they could only manage 242 runs in their allotted overs. SRH’s bowlers, particularly Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami, effectively contained the RR batting lineup.
This victory not only marks a strong start for SRH in the tournament but also showcases their depth in batting and bowling. With this win, SRH sends a clear message to the competition as they aim for another successful IPL season.