IPL 2025: Highest Total in IPL History as SRH post 286/6 against RR in Hyderabad

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Highest Total in IPL History : Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have rewritten the record books once again, delivering an electrifying batting performance to register 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

This score is now the second-highest total in IPL history, narrowly missing SRH’s own record of 287/3 set last year. Ishan Kishan was the architect of this batting onslaught, smashing a 45-ball century on his SRH debut. Heinrich Klaasen and Travis Head provided further fireworks, ensuring SRH set a daunting target for Rajasthan Royals.

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SRH vs RR innings Highlights

Ishan Kishan’s Dream Debut: The former Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batsman made an instant impact, smashing a century in just 45 balls, celebrating with unrestrained joy as he removed his helmet and took a lap of honor.

Near-300 Scorecard: At 273/3 with one over to go, SRH flirted with the historic 300-run mark, but late wickets meant they fell just short.

Jofra Archer’s Nightmare: Returning to the IPL, Archer endured a tough outing, conceding 76 runs in his four-over spell. “This has been an absolute shocker for Archer,” remarked Michael Clarke on commentary.

Late Order Blitz: Klaasen’s 34 off 14 balls pushed SRH past 280, though a pinpoint yorker from Sandeep Sharma curtailed his rampage in the final overs.

Set an imposing target of 287, Rajasthan Royals face an uphill battle requiring over 14 runs per over. Missing skipper Sanju Samson due to injury, stand-in captain Riyan Parag must inspire a near-impossible chase. “We backed ourselves to bowl first, but this has been a tough lesson,” admitted Parag at the innings break.

Can RR pull off the most incredible chase in IPL history? Stay tuned for all the live updates.