Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)’s explosive opener Travis Head turned on the fireworks at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as he completely dismantled the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) bowling attack in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener. The Australian southpaw, known for his fearless and aggressive batting, picked up exactly where he left off last season, launching a devastating assault on RR’s bowlers right from the outset.
The monster 105 mt six from Travis Head
Head wasted no time in announcing his arrival, smashing three boundaries within his first nine balls. However, it was Jofra Archer’s fifth over that truly ignited the stadium. The left-hander went ballistic, hammering five boundaries off the English speedster, including a mind-blowing 105-meter six that left everyone stunned.
In the 4.2 over of the match, Archer, known for his express pace, charged in to bowl a short delivery aimed at Head’s body. The Australian batter positioned well outside the leg stump, anticipated the length early and cleared his front leg to execute a ferocious pull shot. With immense power and precision, he sent the ball soaring deep into the Hyderabad night sky.
The impact of the shot was immediate and electrifying. As the ball traveled an astonishing 105 meters, it disappeared into the stands, drawing thunderous applause from the crowd. The commentators were left in awe, acknowledging Head’s sheer dominance against one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket. This breathtaking strike further cemented Head’s reputation as one of the most destructive batters in the T20 format.
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Ishan Kishan smashes 45-ball century on SRH debut against Rajasthan Royals
The Hyderabad have set the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ablaze with a blistering batting display against Rajasthan in their IPL 2025 encounter. Opting to bat first after Rajasthan won the toss and chose to field, SRH openers came out with an aggressive intent, making full use of the powerplay.
Ishan Kishan announced his arrival at Hyderabad in grand style, hammering a scintillating century on his debut for the franchise. The wicketkeeper-batter took just 45 balls to reach his hundred, anchoring SRH’s innings with an explosive yet calculated knock. Kishan’s stunning ton featured a flurry of boundaries and sixes, leaving Rajasthan’s bowlers clueless in the face of his relentless onslaught.
Head (67 off 31) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (30 off 15) provided valuable contributions, but Kishan’s aggressive batting stole the show. Heinrich Klaasen (42 off 16) played a finishing role, smashing crucial runs in the death overs. SRH didn’t take their foot off the pedal, eventually amassing a humoungous 286/6 in 20 overs, one of the highest totals in IPL history. Rajasthan now face an uphill battle to chase down this mammoth target.
