In the second match of the TATA IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a commanding performance, defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 44 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The match was highlighted by Ishan Kishan’s explosive century and several pivotal moments that shaped the outcome.
Here are the top 10 impactful moments from this high-octane encounter:
- Ishan Kishan’s Unbeaten Century
- Travis Head’s Explosive Start
- Abhishek Sharma’s Quickfire Knock
- Jofra Archer’s Costly Over
- Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen’s Late Surge
- Simarjeet Singh’s Early Breakthroughs
- Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel’s Counterattack
- Harshal Patel’s Crucial Dismissal of Samson
- Adam Zampa’s Key Wicket of Jurel
- SRH’s Record-Breaking Total
- Ishan Kishan’s Unbeaten Century
Ishan Kishan’s blistering 106* off 47 balls was the linchpin of SRH’s formidable total. His innings, featuring 11 fours and 6 sixes, showcased his aggressive intent and set the tone for SRH’s dominance. - Travis Head’s Explosive Start
Opening batsman Travis Head provided early momentum with a dynamic 67 off 31 balls. His aggressive approach during the powerplay laid a solid foundation for SRH’s innings. - Abhishek Sharma’s Quickfire Knock
Abhishek Sharma contributed a rapid 24 off 11 balls, including three consecutive boundaries off Fazalhaq Farooqi, propelling SRH to 94/1 by the end of the powerplay. - Jofra Archer’s Costly Over
RR’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer, conceded 24 runs in a single over, including a massive 105-meter six by Head over square leg. This over significantly boosted SRH’s scoring rate. - Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen’s Late Surge
Nitish Reddy (30 off 15) and Heinrich Klaasen (32 off 14) provided a late innings flourish, ensuring SRH reached a mammoth total of 286/6—the second-highest in IPL history. - Simarjeet Singh’s Early Breakthroughs
SRH’s Simarjeet Singh struck early in RR’s innings, removing both Yashasvi Jaiswal and stand-in skipper Riyan Parag in the second over, putting RR on the back foot. - Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel’s Counterattack
Sanju Samson (66 off 37) and Dhruv Jurel (70 off 35) stitched together a 111-run partnership, reigniting RR’s hopes and showcasing resilience under pressure. - Harshal Patel’s Crucial Dismissal of Samson
Harshal Patel delivered a decisive blow by dismissing RR’s captain, Sanju Samson, at a critical juncture, halting RR’s momentum during their chase. - Adam Zampa’s Key Wicket of Jurel
Adam Zampa’s dismissal of the aggressive Dhruv Jurel curtailed RR’s run chase, effectively sealing the game in SRH’s favor. - SRH’s Record-Breaking Total
SRH’s imposing total of 286/6 not only secured their victory but also marked the second-highest team total in IPL history, underscoring their batting prowess.
This match will be remembered for its high-scoring nature and the remarkable performances that contributed to SRH’s emphatic win.
