Kishan's Explosive SRH Debut Shakes Up IPL 2025
Ishan Kishan just dropped a performance that the IPL circles won’t forget anytime soon. On his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter unleashed a storm against Rajasthan Royals, hammering an unbeaten 106 off only 47 balls. Not only did he register his first T20 century, but he also did it in style, smashing boundaries to all parts of the ground.
Kishan ramped up the run rate from the word go. His knock was packed with 11 crisp fours and 5 massive sixes, showing both brute power and a sharp eye for singles. He reached his hundred in just 45 balls—faster than any previous SRH player—with his innings becoming an instant highlight in IPL history. If you’re wondering how big this was, the team’s total of 286/6 became the second-highest ever in the league, just a whisper away from the record books.
Teaming up with Travis Head, who added a blistering 67 from 31 balls, Kishan steered SRH to a score that most teams would only dream of defending. The pair tore into Rajasthan’s bowling, rarely giving them a breather through sharp running and relentless boundary-hitting. SRH fans in the stands went wild as boundaries kept raining.
Mumbai Indians’ Decision Back Under Microscope
Of course, nobody’s missing the big twist in this story: Kishan was released by Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2025 auction. The decision already had fans buzzing, but this innings poured fuel on the fire. Social media went into overdrive as former players, experts, and even some current stars openly questioned if Mumbai had made a serious blunder.
After the match, several analysts pointed out how Kishan had finally stepped into his own as a middle-order anchor—a role Mumbai struggled to fill last season. Seeing him in full flow wearing orange instead of blue was almost surreal for Mumbai fans who had watched him rise over the years.
SRH’s faith in their new signing clearly paid off right out of the gate. The move not only gave them fresh firepower at the top but also gave Kishan a platform to take center stage without the shadow of big names around him. One star showing like this is often enough to reset a player's career, and with the IPL’s global audience watching, the debate around his release from Mumbai is likely to last the entire season.
Rajasthan Royals, for their part, came out swinging in the chase. Jos Buttler cracked 70 and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 66, but chasing 287 was always a mountain. They closed at 242 runs—a big total by ordinary standards, but a fair distance from the target set by SRH’s newest hero.
- Ishan Kishan became the first Sunrisers batter to hit a century against Rajasthan Royals.
- His 45-ball hundred was the fastest for SRH in the IPL.
- SRH’s total of 286/6 now sits as the second highest in tournament history.
Kishan’s one-man show changed the mood in Hyderabad’s camp and reignited old drama in Mumbai. If this is just the beginning for him at SRH, rivals might want to rethink their bowling plans—and Mumbai will keep hearing about this decision every time Kishan walks out to bat this season.
