As the IPL 2025 season nears its conclusion, Sunrisers Hyderabad suddenly ignited like a comet—stunning Royal Challengers Bengaluru and denting their hopes of finishing in the top two. Pat Cummins’ side delivered a powerful statement win, chasing away any doubts about their intent.
After losing the toss and being put in to bat, many expected a score around 170+ to be competitive on the surface. But a solid start from Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head gave Hyderabad early momentum. Then came Ishan Kishan, who launched a brutal assault on the RCB bowlers.
Hyderabad crossed the 50-run mark in just the first four overs, and Ishan’s explosive 94 off 48 balls powered the Sunrisers to a mammoth 231 runs. In reply, RCB’s middle order completely collapsed. They were bowled out for 189 with just one ball remaining, losing the match by 42 runs. The defeat all but ended Virat Kohli’s team’s chances of finishing in the top two.
IPL Records Rewritten
This match marked a rare milestone as Hyderabad’s 200+ total became the 42nd instance of a 200+ score in the current season—the most in any single IPL edition.
Here’s a look at the 200+ totals in recent IPL seasons:
2025: 42 innings (record high)
2024: 41 innings
2023: 37 innings
2022: 18 innings
2018: 15 innings
This makes IPL 2025 the most explosive in terms of high scores in the league’s 18-year history.
Most 200+ Scores in IPL 2025 by Team:
Gujarat Titans – 7 times
Punjab Kings – 6 times
Lucknow Super Giants – 5 times
Rajasthan Royals – 5 times
Kolkata Knight Riders – 4 times
Mumbai Indians – 4 times
Sunrisers Hyderabad – 4 times
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 3 times
Chennai Super Kings – 2 times
Delhi Capitals – 2 times
Sunrisers’ explosive form, RCB’s collapse, and the record-breaking run-fest underline the 2025 IPL as the most high-scoring and unpredictable edition yet.
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