Cricket fans across the country witnessed yet another explosive performance from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as they scripted history once again by scoring a massive 286 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at their home ground in Hyderabad. This isn’t just a cricket match anymore—it’s a statement, a show of power, and a reminder that SRH is redefining the very meaning of T20 cricket.
Just when fans thought the previous high-scoring encounters couldn’t be topped, SRH proved otherwise, and how! The Hyderabad stadium was a cauldron of cheers, chants, and fireworks as their team blazed through yet another IPL record.
A Mammoth Score: 286—SRH’s New Trademark
If there’s one word to describe Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting in this match, it’s relentless. Right from the first ball, it was clear that SRH had one goal—total domination. What used to be an extraordinary target a few years ago is now becoming routine for this powerhouse side. Scoring 286 runs in 20 overs in a T20 match is not just impressive—it’s extraordinary, and SRH has done it again.
This is not the first time SRH has breached the 250-mark, but what makes this special is the consistency with which they’re doing it. Their fearless brand of cricket is not just entertaining—it’s rewriting record books.
The Carnage Begins: Openers Set the Stage on Fire
The fireworks began with SRH’s openers walking in with clear intent. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head were unstoppable at the top. Their aggressive stroke play, clever placement, and fearless approach set the tone right from the Powerplay. In the first six overs itself, The RR bowlers clueless and the fans on the edge of their seat. Both batters dealt in boundaries, with sixes flying into the crowd almost every over. It was batting of the highest class, mixed with sheer brute power and modern innovation.
Ishan Kishan stepped in and delivered one of his finest performances, smashing an unbeaten 106 off just 47 balls at an impressive strike rate of over 225. Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy also joined the onslaught, both scoring at strike rates above 200. Klaasen contributed a quickfire 34 from just 14 deliveries, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added a blistering 30 off 15 balls, helping the team post a mammoth total of 286 runs.
Records Tumble Yet Again
This score of 286 runs has now become one of the highest team totals ever in IPL history—and SRH has etched its name multiple times on that list this season alone. Some of the records broken or touched in this match include:
- Most team totals above 250 by a single franchise
- Fastest team 100 in IPL 2025
- Highest run-rate in a completed innings this season
It’s not just about winning matches anymore—SRH is here to dominate the record books.
