New Delhi: In the opening match of IPL 2025 (Season 18), Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a dominant victory against Rajasthan Royals. The explosive batting performances of Travis Head and Ishan Kishan helped SRH post a mammoth total of 286 runs. Despite a strong effort, Rajasthan Royals fell 45 runs short of the target.

Social Media Explodes with Hilarious Memes

Following Travis Head’s blistering knock, social media was flooded with memes. Fans hilariously claimed that Head went berserk seeing the blue shade in Rajasthan Royals’ jersey. One user wrote, “The beast has awakened!” It’s a popular belief among fans that Travis Head turns into a run machine whenever he faces a team in blue. Another user joked, “Didn’t he see the pink in Rajasthan’s jersey? He only noticed the blue sleeve and went all out!”

Travis Head’s Explosive Knock

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head played a breathtaking innings, smashing 67 runs off just 31 balls. His knock included 9 fours and 3 sixes, setting the tone for a massive total. He first partnered with Abhishek Sharma for 45 runs and later built a solid 85-run stand with Ishan Kishan, giving SRH a commanding position.

Ishan Kishan’s Century Steals the Show

Former Mumbai Indians star Ishan Kishan made a dream debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring the first century of IPL 2025. He hammered 106 runs off just 47 balls, hitting 6 sixes and 11 fours. His power-packed innings ensured SRH reached a record-breaking total.

 

Rajasthan’s Fight but SRH Prevails

Chasing 286, Rajasthan Royals started strong but couldn’t sustain the momentum. SRH bowlers struck at crucial moments, restricting RR to 241 runs and securing a 45-run victory.With this emphatic win, Sunrisers Hyderabad has kicked off IPL 2025 in grand style, sending a strong message to other teams