Ishan Kishan has made a dream debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025 by scoring the first century of the season. The wicketkeeper-batter played a sensational knock of 106 runs off just 47 balls against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 23, 2025. His innings was laced with 11 fours and six sixes, striking at an incredible rate of 225.53.
Kishan’s century came at a crucial time for SRH, who were looking to make a strong statement early in the tournament. With this innings, he has not only proven his worth but has also emerged as one of the most dangerous top-order batters this season.
Maiden century of Ishan Kishan’s career
Kishan reached his maiden IPL century in just 45 balls, marking a significant achievement in his nine-season-long IPL career. He brought up the milestone with a double on the last ball of the 19th over, bowled by Sandeep Sharma. Before this, his highest score in the IPL was 99, which he had scored for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2020.
SRH posts second-highest total in IPL history
Kishan’s fiery innings powered SRH to a massive total of 286 runs, the second-highest in IPL history. He stitched an important partnership with Travis Head, who scored 67 off 31 balls, helping SRH dominate the Rajasthan Royals’ bowling attack. The high-scoring innings left the RR bowlers clueless as boundaries kept flowing.
Redemption after a challenging season
Kishan’s outstanding knock is being seen as a redemption after a tough previous season with Mumbai Indians, where he struggled for consistency. SRH picked him up for ₹11.25 crore in the IPL mega auction, and he has already justified the price tag with this match-winning performance. His innings has not only silenced critics but also sent a strong message to the rest of the teams.
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Here is how fans reacted:
Kya Team hai #SRH 🥳🥳
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2025
🚨 ISHAN KISHAN SMASHED THE FIRST HUNDRED OF IPL 2025. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/qy3irV9aNj
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 23, 2025
Splendid century for Ishan Kishan 👏💪#ishankishan #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/nWvM5vipEj
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 23, 2025
THIS IS THE COMEBACK FOR AGES 🧡
– Take a bow, Ishan Kishan..!!! pic.twitter.com/jQBNfgQc7N
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 23, 2025
Pocket Dynamo has arrived 🔥🔥
Ishan Kishan | #PlayWithFire | #SRHvRR | #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/LYLnmUQ6Lz
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 23, 2025
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐨𝐟 #TATAIPL 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧! 💯
What a way to set the tone for the season 🔥
Updates ▶ https://t.co/ltVZAvInEG#SRHvRR | @SunRisers | @ishankishan51 pic.twitter.com/pWFWKeEiox
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025
Absolute 𝖢̶𝗂̶𝗇̶𝖾̶𝗆̶𝖺̶ SRH 🔥#PlayWithFire | #SRHvRR | #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/fVCSqQ6GVK
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) March 23, 2025
💥 𝐈𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃! 💥
A 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲—fearless, ferocious, and full of fire! 🔥⚡ The SRH dynamo is putting on a show for the ages! 🎇🏏
How do you stop him? You don’t.🚀 #SRHvRR | #IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/gjfPxQWcqr
— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) March 23, 2025
Earlier Ishan Kishan used to play with a liability, but now he is surrounded by stronger teammates pic.twitter.com/O5Bv9HGxen
— ` (@Lordshasfallen) March 23, 2025
Give Ishan Kishan Central contract right now @BCCI pic.twitter.com/L4wwAnabai
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 23, 2025
Ishan Kishan joining the Mad Max batting line-up of SRH pic.twitter.com/Gl5nJ4y8dC
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 23, 2025
-No Attitude
-No Unnecessary Aggression
-No Bcci Central Contract
-Pure Talent
-Grinded Hard in DomesticThe Mad Man Ishan Kishan is Back pic.twitter.com/ZgkW90XvC2
— Anand (@patrickAnand22) March 23, 2025
This Celebration gives Flashback of his maiden international century turned fastest double 💯💯…
Same celebration from Ishan #IshanKishan #SRHvRR 🎉pic.twitter.com/1u3CXZ0dLM— Pocket Dynamo 💣 (@AS30703) March 23, 2025
