NEW DELHI: Former South African pacer Dale Steyn made a bold prediction after Sunrisers Hyderabad dismantled Rajasthan Royals with a colossal 286/6 in their IPL 2025 opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Leading the charge was Ishan Kishan, whose blistering 106* off 47 balls powered Sunrisers to a commanding 44-run victory.
Kishan’s masterclass, laced with 11 fours and six sixes, marked his maiden IPL century on debut for his new franchise. Travis Head also played a crucial role, smashing 67 off 31 balls as Sunrisers picked up right where they left off last season. Their total of 286/6 is now the second-highest in IPL history, just behind their own record of 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2024.
