Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) put up a staggering 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025, marking the second-highest total in the franchise’s history. Their explosive batting display, led by Ishan Kishan’s scintillating century, further cements SRH’s dominance as a high-scoring powerhouse in the league. Here’s a list of top scores in IPL:
Sunrisers Hyderabad – 287/3 vs Royal Challengers (2024)
Sunrisers Hyderabad – 286/6 vs Rajasthan Royals (today)
Sunrisers Hyderabad – 277/3 vs Mumbai (2024)
Kolkata Knight Riders – 272/7 vs Capitals (2024)
Sunrisers Hyderabad – 266/7 vs Capitals (2024)
Ishan Kishan lights up debut with maiden IPL ton
Making his first IPL appearance for SRH, Ishan Kishan stole the spotlight with a blistering 106* off just 47 balls. The left-hander smashed 11 fours and six sixes, batting at a staggering strike rate of 225.53. Kishan’s century was the backbone of SRH’s monumental total, ensuring the team capitalized on the fiery start provided by the top order.
Powerplay carnage by Abhishek and Head
SRH’s aggressive intent was evident from the outset as openers Abhishek Sharma (24 off 11) and Travis Head (67 off 31) launched an all-out attack in the powerplay. Their fearless stroke play propelled SRH to 75/1 in the first six overs, laying a strong foundation for the middle order.
Klaasen and Reddy add the finishing touches
The middle-order duo of Heinrich Klaasen (34 off 14) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (30 off 15) carried the momentum forward, unleashing relentless power-hitting in the death overs. Their crucial cameos ensured SRH breached the 280-run mark, making it one of the most dominant batting performances in IPL history.
Jofra Archer scripts unwanted history
RR’s Jofra Archer endured a forgettable outing, conceding 76 runs in his four-over spell—the most expensive in IPL history. The record previously belonged to Mohit Sharma, who conceded 73 runs in IPL 2024.
With this total, SRH now boasts four of the top five highest scores in IPL history, solidifying their reputation as the league’s most destructive batting unit.
