Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) superstar batter Ishan Kishan announced his arrival in style, smashing a devastating maiden century in his very first game for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. In a high-octane clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, the left-handed dynamo unleashed an electrifying knock of 106 off just 45 balls not out, making him the first centurion of IPL 2025 a
Ishan Kishan’s explosive knock sets the stage on fire in IPL 2025
Walking in after the fall of Abhishek Sharma (24 off 11 balls) in the fourth over, Kishan wasted no time in taking the attack to the Rajasthan bowlers. The aggressive wicketkeeper-batter forged a crucial 85-run stand with Travis Head (67 off 31), setting the tone for SRH’s innings. After Head departed, Kishan continued his onslaught, forming another 72-run partnership with Nitish Kumar Reddy (30 off 15) and a quick 56-run stand with Heinrich Klaasen (34 off 14 balls) not out in the death overs. Kishan’s innings was a masterclass in power-hitting, featuring 11 fours and six massive sixes. His intent was clear from the start as he played fearless cricket, dispatching the ball to all parts of the ground with remarkable ease.
Kishan’s blistering hundred and Kavya Maran’s energetic celebration
At 86 off 42 balls, Kishan was on the verge of a historic milestone. With just four balls left in the 19th over, he needed 14 runs to complete his century. He made sure to get there in style – smashing two back-to-back sixes off Sandeep Sharma, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The final shot to reach his century came on the last ball of the over, where he calmly ran a double to bring up his maiden IPL hundred in just 45 balls.
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As soon as Kishan reached the three-figure mark, SRH owner Kavya Maran erupted in sheer joy. She was seen in the stands, jumping with excitement, clapping enthusiastically, and shouting ‘Come on!’ in celebration of Kishan’s stunning innings. Her animated reactions became a viral moment, with fans loving her passion for the team. This wasn’t the first time Maran had been caught in the moment, but her ecstatic reaction to Kishan’s hundred showcased how much this knock meant for SRH. With her emotions running high, she was seen repeatedly cheering for the team as they piled up the runs.
Riding on Kishan’s unbeaten 106 off 45 balls not out, SRH posted a colossal total of 286/6 in 20 overs, one of the highest-ever totals in IPL history. The Rajasthan bowling attack was left clueless as they were brutally dismantled by SRH’s batting firepower.
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Kavya Maran thanked Ishaan Kishan as he completed his century.#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/OW8awNY1jx
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