Ishan Kishan’s explosive performance in the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) not only marked his debut century for SRH but also sparked a wave of speculation among fans regarding a flying kiss he blew during his celebration. The match, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, ended with SRH securing a commanding 44-run victory, with Kishan scoring an impressive 106 runs off just 46 balls.
Ishan Kishan hits a scintillating ton against Rajasthan Royals
The excitement began early in the game as SRH set out to bat after being put in by RR captain Riyan Parag. The opening partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma laid a solid foundation, amassing 45 runs in just 19 balls. Despite Abhishek’s dismissal for 24, Kishan took centre stage, forming a formidable partnership with Head that propelled SRH to one of the highest power-play totals in IPL history.
Kishan’s innings was a display of aggressive batting; he reached his fifty in just 25 balls and continued to dominate the RR bowlers, ultimately bringing up his century with back-to-back sixes. The moment was electrifying, and as he celebrated, he turned to the crowd and blew a flying kiss, which quickly caught the attention of spectators and fans alike. Among those cheering was Kavya Maran, co-owner of SRH, who was seen visibly excited by Kishan’s performance.
Was Ishan Kishan’s flying kiss directed at Kavya Maran?
Social media erupted with speculation about whom the flying kiss was directed towards. While some fans interpreted it as a sweet gesture aimed at Maran, others suggested it was simply an expression of joy shared with the enthusiastic crowd. A viral post juxtaposed images of Kishan’s kiss and Maran’s delighted reaction, further fuelling the playful discussions online.
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Ishan kishan flying kiss to kavya🥰 🔥#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/wuVxyaLcr1
— 𝙕𝙄𝙈𝘽𝙐 😎 (@Zimbu12_) March 23, 2025
Ishan Kishan and Kavya Maran kissing each other after scoring career’s first Century in SRH vs RR IPL Match.#IshanKishan #KavyaMaran #SRHvsRR #IPL #Century #Hundred 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PuYu3cQVBq
— 🏏 (@Crickaith) March 23, 2025
What a Beauty my Boii Ishan Kishan 🔥
First Match In #SunrisersHyderabad and First Century 🗣️
Absolute Cinema 🎥
Most Happiest person Kavya Maran ♥️#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/jOXWMFNbaS— Nitin Mishra (@nitinmishraup) March 23, 2025
Ishan kishan to sidhe Malik par line maar rha hai…
Ishan kishan ne kavya maran ko flying kiss 💋 kar di??#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/iNVukUdafD
— Shivam 🆇 (@shivamxind) March 23, 2025
Ishan kishan to sidhe Malik par line maar rha hai…
Ishan kishan ne kavya maran ko flying kiss 💋 kar di??#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/1P7mYySbmM
— ElvishXking (@Vk_Kinng) March 23, 2025
Ishan kishan flying kiss to kavya🥰 🔥#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/wuVxyaLcr1
— 𝙕𝙄𝙈𝘽𝙐 😎 (@Zimbu12_) March 23, 2025
Kishan’s performance was particularly noteworthy given his recent struggles. He had been dropped from the Indian national team at the beginning of 2024 and lost his BCCI central contract amidst rising competition from wicketkeeper-batters like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson. This season in IPL presents him with an opportunity to revitalize his career and re-establish his place in the national squad.
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