Sun Mar 23 17:56:24 UTC 2025: ## Ishan Kishan Blasts 45-Ball Century in IPL Stunner
**Hyderabad, March 23, 2025** – Ishan Kishan announced his arrival at Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in spectacular fashion, smashing a breathtaking 45-ball century against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday. His unbeaten 106, featuring 11 fours and 6 sixes, powered SRH to a massive 286/6.
The knock, Kishan’s first for SRH after a ₹11.25 crore acquisition at the mega auction, serves as a powerful statement after he was omitted from the 2024 Indian national team central contracts. His performance overshadowed a disastrous bowling display by RR, notably Jofra Archer who conceded a tournament-worst 76 runs without taking a wicket.
Kishan’s explosive innings built on a strong foundation laid by Travis Head (67 off 31), with the pair combining for a brutal assault on the RR bowlers, hitting a combined 20 fours and 9 sixes. RR captain Riyan Parag’s decision to bowl first on a flat pitch proved a costly miscalculation. While SRH fell just short of their own record and the IPL’s best ever total (287/3), the innings still left a significant mark on the match. The impressive victory is a promising start for SRH in the 2025 IPL season.
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