Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a dominant 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 opener at Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan led the charge with a blistering 106* off 45 balls, while Travis Head (67) and Heinrich Klaasen powered SRH to a massive 286/6. Despite a valiant chase, RR fell short, struggling against SRH’s disciplined bowling. "The team showed great intent, and I'm happy to start with a hundred," Kishan said post-match. SRH’s aggressive batting set a high benchmark for the season. Rajasthan’s bowlers failed to contain the relentless attack, making their chase an uphill battle. (PC: X/@IPL)

Ishan Kishan announced his arrival for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in style, smashing an unbeaten 106 to power his team to 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025. Kishan, who missed out on a century last season, said, "It was coming for a while. Happy to get my first hundred." He credited SRH’s management for giving players freedom and praised Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma for their explosive start. "The team has put faith in me, and I want to deliver," he added. Kishan believes SRH’s bowlers must stay composed to defend their mammoth total. (PC: X/@Sunrisers)

In a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI). The Chepauk pitch is expected to favor spinners, influencing CSK’s decision. MI faces a major setback as captain Hardik Pandya serves a one-match suspension, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as skipper. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is also ruled out due to injury. Historically, MI leads the head-to-head 20-17, but CSK has won the last three encounters. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, promising an intense battle.(PC: Hindustan Times)

Former Australian cricketer David Warner slammed Air India after being stuck on a flight without a pilot for hours. Expressing frustration, he wrote, “We’ve boarded a plane with no pilots and waiting for hours. Why would you board passengers knowing that you have no pilots?” Air India responded, blaming Bengaluru’s bad weather for delays. “The crew operating your flight was held up on an earlier assignment,” the airline stated, apologizing for the inconvenience. Warner, who went unsold in IPL 2025, will play for Karachi Kings in PSL 2025, starting April 11, with their first match on April 12. (PC: AP Photo)

Ishan Kishan smashed a stunning 106* off 47 balls, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad to a record 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals. Travis Head (67 off 31) provided a fiery start before Kishan dominated the back end. Jofra Archer endured the worst-ever IPL figures, conceding 76 runs in 4 overs. "We have to make the most of such pitches," Kishan said after his explosive knock. Royals’ decision to bowl backfired as SRH capitalized on a flat Hyderabad track. With this performance, Kishan makes a strong case for his Team India return. (PC: X/@SunRisers)

Ishan Kishan marked his debut for SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 with a stunning 106 off just 47 balls against Rajasthan Royals on March 22. His explosive century, achieved in just 45 deliveries, added significant firepower to SunRisers' already formidable batting line-up, helping them post 286/6 in 50 overs. Kishan’s knock complemented blitzes from Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, making it a dominant batting performance. The team continued their attacking form from last season, nearly breaking their own record of 287 runs in an electrifying start to the season. (PC: India Today)  

    Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) set IPL 2025 ablaze, posting a massive 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad—the second-highest total in IPL history. Ishan Kishan led the charge with a stunning century, his maiden IPL ton, while Travis Head’s 67 off 31 balls provided further firepower. Abhishek Sharma’s 24 off 12 gave SRH a flying start. RR’s bowlers struggled, with Jofra Archer conceding heavily. Winning the toss and fielding first backfired for RR, as they now face an enormous chase to start their campaign. (PC: The Economic Times)  

The much-anticipated IPL 2025 El Clasico between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will take place at MAC Stadium in Chennai. MS Dhoni, who has been with CSK since its inception, will be the focal point, with the team relying on its strong spin attack to exploit the pitch conditions. MI, without India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, will miss a key weapon in their bowling ranks. Dhoni is just 19 runs away from surpassing Suresh Raina’s record of 4687 runs to become CSK’s highest run-scorer in IPL history. (PC: The Hindu / PTI)  

In the second match of IPL 2025 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced Rajasthan Royals (RR). RR's stand-in captain, Riyan Parag, won the toss and elected to bowl, aiming to exploit the flat pitch for a successful chase. SRH's explosive openers, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, started aggressively, reaching 24/0 in just 2 overs. Their powerful batting lineup, including Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, and Heinrich Klaasen, set a formidable total. RR's bowlers, notably Jofra Archer and Sandeep Sharma, struggled against SRH's dominance. In response, RR's Indian batting core, with Parag at the helm, faced the challenging task of chasing the steep target. SRH's pace duo, Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami, effectively contained RR's batsmen, leading SRH to a comprehensive victory. (PC: The Economic Times)

Indian race walker Priyanka Goswami has set a new national record in the women's 35km event at the Dudince Race Walking Meet in Slovakia. She completed the race in 2 hours, 57 minutes, and 53 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 2:57:54 set by Manju Rani at the 2023 National Open Race Walking Championships in Ranchi. Goswami's achievement adds to her impressive track record, which includes a silver medal in the 10,000m race walk at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where she clocked 43:38.82, breaking a three-year-old national record. Her consistent performance continues to elevate India's presence in international race walking competitions. (PC: Twitter)