Sunrisers Hyderabad Off to Explosive Start Against Rajasthan Royals

Sunrisers Hyderabad have ignited the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium with a blistering start in Match 2 of the Indian Premier League 2025, reaching 76/1 after just 5.2 overs against Rajasthan Royals. Travis Head and Ishan Kishan are leading the charge, showcasing their aggressive intent on a pitch tailor-made for batting.

Head, unbeaten on 41 off 15 balls, has already smashed a flurry of boundaries, including three towering sixes, capitalizing on his explosive form from the previous season. Kishan, making his debut for Sunrisers, is on 19 off 8 balls, wasting no time with four crisp fours. The pair has taken the attack to Rajasthan’s bowlers after opener Abhishek Sharma fell for a quickfire 24, caught off Maheesh Theekshana’s bowling.

Rajasthan Royals, led by stand-in captain Riyan Parag, opted to bowl first after winning the toss, banking on their pace-heavy attack featuring Jofra Archer and Fazalhaq Farooqi to exploit early conditions. However, the plan has backfired so far, with Farooqi leaking runs and Head punishing anything loose.

Theekshana provided a breakthrough, but Sunrisers’ firepower remains intact with Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy still to come.

The Hyderabad crowd is buzzing as the Orange Army’s top order sets the tone for a potentially massive total. With the pitch offering little assistance to bowlers and a lightning-fast outfield, Rajasthan will need quick wickets to stem the flow. Can Parag’s Royals regroup, or will Sunrisers’ batting might dominate this Sunday afternoon clash?