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Ishan Kishan even got his IPL 2025 off to a wild start by smashing a century off 45 balls in his first game for Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Rajasthan Royals.

Ishan Kishan smashed century in SRH's first IPL 2025 match.

He moved to SRH from MI during mega auction.

Former cricketer says Ishan was overshadowed in MI.

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'When he was playing for MI, he was probably overshadowed...': Former IND cricketer's big remark on Ishan Kishan's moving to SRH in IPL 2025

Captain Pat Cummins is still in awe of SRH batters' blitzkrieg which helped them gun down RR by 44 runs in their IPL 2025 clash

Pat Cummins was left scared after witnessing SRH's explosive batting in their IPL 2025 clash against RR

SRH posted a colossal total of 286/6 and then bundled out RR for 242/6 

SRH captain Pat Cummins in frame

'That was scary, I wouldn't be wanting to...': Captain Pat Cummins left scared despite SRH's 44-run win over RR in IPL 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 44 runs in their tournament opener clash of the Indian Premier League 2025.

SRH defeated RR by 44 runs in their tournament's opener clash. 

RR will now face KKR for their second IPL 2025 clash. 

Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals makes their way off after being dismissed during the 2025 IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals

'We could have executed better...': Emotional Riyan Parag reacts after Rajasthan Royals lost their IPL 2025 tournament opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in their tournament opener at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. 

Ishan Kishan smashed an unbeaten century in his SRH debut clash. 

Harshal Patel of Sunrisers Hyderabad celebrates the wicket of Sanju Samson of Rajasthan Royals during the 2025 IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan, Travis Head's batting carnage powers SRH to dominating 44-run win against RR as Jurel-Samson's exploits go in vain

Ishan Kishan hammered a blistering century in his very first match for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals 

SRH's Ishan Kishan cracked a lighting 67-ball 106 in the IPL 2025 clash against RR

It was Ishan Kishan's maiden IPL century

SRH's Ishan Kishan in frame

Ishan Kishan takes a veiled dig at MI after hammering maiden IPL century during SRH vs RR clash, says 'the environment in the team is...'

Ishan Kishan smashed a century in his Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) debut match against Rajasthan Royals at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. 

SRH scored 286/6 against RR in their IPL 2025 opener clash. 

 Ishan Kishan of Sunrisers Hyderabad celebrates after scoring a hundred during the 2025 IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals

'Team has put their faith in me, and...': Ishan Kishan lauds Pat Cummins and Sunrisers Hyderabad after smashing first century of IPL 2025

Ishan Kishan wreaked havoc on RR bowlers as he hammered a blistering century for his new team SRH in their IPL 2025 campaign opener

Ishan Kishan clobbered the first century of the IPL 2025 season

Ishan Kishan cracked a lightning 47-ball 106 in the SRH vs RR clash

SRH's star batter Ishan Kishan in frame

Ishan Kishan runs riot with bat, cracks first century of IPL 2025 vs RR to help SRH clock 2nd highest total in tournament's history

RR won the toss and elected to bowl first. They included two overseas fast bowlers in their line-up. On the other hand, two stars will be making their debuts for SRH.

Riyan Parag and Pat Cummins in frame

SRH vs RR: Rajasthan Royal include two overseas pacers whereas Pat Cummins announces two big debuts for SRH

Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals in the first three matches of the IPL 2025 amidst Sanju Samson's injury concerns

Riyan Parag has been appointed Rajasthan Royals captain for first three matches in IPL 2025

Sanju Samson will play as an Impact Player for the initial 3 matches due to injury concerns

Rajasthan Royals' Yashavi Jaiswal (L), Sanju Samson (C) and Riyan Parag in frame

Revealed: Why Riyan Parag was preferred over Yashasvi Jaiswal as RR captain for 1st three IPL 2025 matches amidst Sanju Samson's injury concerns

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Australia’s batters struggled in the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, collapsing twice on a green pitch and suffering their first home Test loss to England in over 15 years. Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has urged the Australians to show patience like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane on tricky wickets.


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'When he was playing for MI, he was probably overshadowed...': Former IND cricketer's big remark on Ishan Kishan's moving to SRH in IPL 2025

'That was scary, I wouldn't be wanting to...': Captain Pat Cummins left scared despite SRH's 44-run win over RR in IPL 2025

'We could have executed better...': Emotional Riyan Parag reacts after Rajasthan Royals lost their IPL 2025 tournament opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad