Sunrisers Hyderabad Defeat Rajasthan Royals by 44 Runs – IPL 2025, Match 2
Match Details:
• Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 2
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Date: March 23, 2025
• Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bowl first
• Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 44 runs
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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Dominant Batting Performance
Sunrisers Hyderabad put on an absolute batting masterclass, posting 286/6 in 20 overs, one of the highest totals in IPL history.
The star of the innings was Ishan Kishan, who played a sensational knock of 106 off just 47 balls*, hammering 11 fours and 6 sixes at an explosive strike rate of 225.53. His innings provided the perfect foundation for SRH’s massive total.
Travis Head played a fiery knock of 67 off 31 balls, hitting 9 fours and 3 sixes, while Heinrich Klaasen entertained with a blistering 34 off 14 balls. Contributions from Abhishek Sharma (24 off 11) and N.K. Reddy (30 off 15) ensured SRH kept their foot on the accelerator.
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SRH Batting Scoreboard:
• Abhishek Sharma – 24 (11) | 5×4 | 0x6 | c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Maheesh Theekshana
• Travis Head – 67 (31) | 9×4 | 3×6 | c Shimron Hetmyer b Tushar Deshpande
• Ishan Kishan – 106* (47) | 11×4 | 6×6 | Not Out
• N.K. Reddy – 30 (15) | 4×4 | 1×6 | c Yashasvi Jaiswal b Maheesh Theekshana
• Heinrich Klaasen (WK) – 34 (14) | 5×4 | 1×6 | c Riyan Parag b Sandeep Sharma
• Abhishek Verma – 7 (3) | 0x4 | 1×6 | c Jofra Archer b Tushar Deshpande
• Abhinav Manohar – 0 (1) | 0x4 | 0x6 | c Riyan Parag b Tushar Deshpande
• Pat Cummins (C) – 0* (1) | 0x4 | 0x6 | Not Out
• Extras: 18 (NB 3, W 10, B 4, LB 1)
• Total: 286/6 in 20 overs
Rajasthan Royals’ Valiant Effort Falls Short
Chasing an enormous target of 287, Rajasthan Royals fought bravely but could only manage 242/6 in 20 overs, falling short by 44 runs.
Captain Sanju Samson (66 off 37 balls, 7 fours, 4 sixes) and Dhruv Jurel (70 off 35 balls, 5 fours, 6 sixes) were the key performers for RR, keeping their hopes alive with aggressive stroke play.
Shivam Dube played a quick-fire cameo of 33 off just 10 balls*, striking at an astonishing 330.00, while Hetmyer remained unbeaten on 32 off 17 balls. However, the early wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal (1 off 5), Riyan Parag (4 off 2), and Nitish Rana (11 off 8) hurt RR’s chances.
RR Batting Scoreboard:
• Yashasvi Jaiswal – 1 (5) | 0x4 | 0x6 | c Abhinav Manohar b Simarjeet Singh
• Sanju Samson (C) – 66 (37) | 7×4 | 4×6 | c Heinrich Klaasen b Harshal Patel
• Riyan Parag – 4 (2) | 1×4 | 0x6 | c Pat Cummins b Simarjeet Singh
• Nitish Rana – 11 (8) | 2×4 | 0x6 | c Pat Cummins b Mohammed Shami
• Dhruv Jurel (WK) – 70 (35) | 5×4 | 6×6 | c Ishan Kishan b Adam Zampa
• Shimron Hetmyer – 32* (17) | 1×4 | 3×6 | Not Out
• Shivam Dube – 33* (10) | 1×4 | 4×6 | Not Out
• Extras: 12 (NB 2, W 6, B 4)
• Total: 242/6 in 20 overs
Match Highlights & Key Moments
• Ishan Kishan’s Century: A match-defining 106 off 47 balls* from Ishan Kishan set the stage for SRH’s huge total.
• Explosive Powerplay for SRH: Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma provided an electric start, pushing the powerplay score past 70 runs.
• Dhruv Jurel’s Heroics: The RR wicketkeeper played an entertaining knock of 70 off 35 balls, keeping his side in the contest.
• Shivam Dube’s Late Blitz: Dube’s 33 off just 10 balls* entertained the crowd but wasn’t enough to pull off a miracle chase.
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Conclusion
Sunrisers Hyderabad opened their IPL 2025 campaign in style with a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals. Their batting firepower proved too strong, and despite Rajasthan’s commendable effort, the target of 287 was beyond reach.
This victory gives SRH two crucial points and a massive net run rate boost, while Rajasthan Royals will look to bounce back stronger in their next fixture.
