Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan made history in IPL 2025 with an explosive 45-ball century for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday. This was his first match for SRH after being bought for ₹11.25 crore in the mega auction, and he made an unforgettable impact.

Ishan Kishan’s Stunning Knock

Kishan played an unbeaten innings of 106 runs off 47 balls.

His knock included 11 fours and 6 sixes.

This was a strong statement to the BCCI after missing out on a central contract in 2024.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Post Massive Total

SRH scored 286/6, just one run short of breaking the highest-ever IPL total (287/3).

Travis Head also played a brilliant 67-run innings off 31 balls.

Together, Head and Kishan hit 20 fours and 9 sixes.

Rajasthan Royals Struggle in Bowling

RR’s skipper Riyan Parag chose to bowl first, which backfired badly on a batting-friendly pitch.

Jofra Archer had a nightmare performance, conceding 76 runs in 4 overs, making it the worst-ever bowling figures in IPL history.

A Perfect Start for SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad started IPL 2025 with a dominant batting display, showing they are a serious title contender this season. Ishan Kishan’s record-breaking knock has put him back in the spotlight, proving his worth once again.

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IPL 2025: CSK vs MI – Noor Shines on Debut as Mumbai Struggles to 155/9

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a great start to the IPL 2025 season, restricting Mumbai Indians (MI) to just 155/9 in their first match at Chepauk Stadium on March 23, 2025. Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad made a dream debut for CSK, taking four wickets to trouble MI’s batting lineup.

CSK Wins Toss, Opts to Bowl

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bowl first against Mumbai Indians, one of their biggest rivals in the league. This match was highly anticipated as both teams have won the IPL title five times each.

Mumbai’s Batting Struggles

Mumbai Indians got off to a rough start. In the first over, Khaleel Ahmed dismissed former MI captain Rohit Sharma for a duck. England’s Will Jacks also fell early, scoring only 7 runs before getting out to Ravichandran Ashwin.

After six overs (powerplay), MI was struggling at 52/3, with Khaleel Ahmed and Ashwin putting pressure on the batting side.

Suryakumar and Tilak Steady Mumbai, But Noor Strikes Back

Middle-order batsmen Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma tried to rebuild the innings with a 50-run partnership in 34 balls. However, CSK’s Noor Ahmad changed the game with his brilliant bowling.

Noor dismissed Suryakumar Yadav for 29 in the 11th over.

In the 13th over, he took two more wickets—Tilak Varma (31) and debutant Robin Minz (3)—leaving Mumbai struggling at 96/6.

Late Fightback from Deepak Chahar

Former CSK bowler Deepak Chahar, now playing for MI, added some late runs, helping MI reach 155/9 by the end of 20 overs.

Key Players & Team Changes

CSK Debuts: Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed

CSK Comeback: Ravichandran Ashwin played for CSK after 10 years.

MI Debuts: Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju

Missing Players:

Jasprit Bumrah (MI’s top fast bowler) is still recovering from injury.

Hardik Pandya (MI captain) is serving a one-match ban for a slow over-rate in IPL 2024.

CSK vs MI: A Historic Rivalry Continues

The CSK-MI rivalry is one of the biggest in IPL history, producing unforgettable battles like Malinga vs Dhoni and Bravo vs Rohit. With both teams eager to start the season strong, fans can expect another exciting contest.

Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed.

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav (capt), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju.

Ishan Kishan Smashes Record-Breaking Century for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025