The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, in its 18th season, continues to thrill cricket fans. This season has witnessed explosive batting performances, with teams regularly surpassing 200 runs. This scoring spree has added a new chapter to the IPL's history.
Sports News: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) achieved a resounding 42-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League, played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Batting first, SRH posted a formidable 231 runs. In response, RCB were bowled out for 189 in 19.5 overs.
Ishan Kishan's performance was the highlight of the victory. He scored an unbeaten 94 runs off 48 balls, at a strike rate of 195.83, smashing seven fours and five sixes. His exceptional innings earned him the Player of the Match award.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Create History
In the recently concluded 65th match of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) amassed a massive 231 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. Ishan Kishan's stellar innings, an unbeaten 94 off 48 balls including seven fours and five sixes, was the cornerstone of SRH's impressive total.
Ishan Kishan was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his explosive batting display. Conversely, RCB were restricted to 189 runs in 19.5 overs, resulting in a comfortable 42-run win for SRH.
IPL 2025 Sets a New Record
IPL 2025 has witnessed a record number of 200+ scores, surpassing all previous seasons. This season has seen 42 instances of teams scoring over 200 runs, exceeding the previous record of 41 set in IPL 2024. This compares to 37 in IPL 2023 and only 18 in IPL 2022. This data clearly indicates a rising standard of batting in the IPL, with teams consistently capable of achieving high scores.
- 42* - IPL 2025
- 41 - IPL 2024
- 37 - IPL 2023
- 18 - IPL 2022
- 15 - IPL 2018
Gujarat Titans Lead in 200+ Scores
Gujarat Titans (GT) lead the pack this season, having achieved seven 200+ scores. Punjab Kings (PBKS) follow with six, while Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have each reached the milestone five times. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians (MI), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have each recorded four such scores, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) three, and Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) two each.
- GT - 7 times
- PBKS - 6 times
- LSG - 5 times
- RR - 5 times
- KKR - 4 times
- MI - 4 times
- SRH - 4 times
- RCB - 3 times
- CSK - 2 times
- DC- 2 times
The four teams qualifying for the IPL 2025 playoffs have been confirmed: Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, and Mumbai Indians. The playoffs commence on May 29th, promising exciting and closely contested matches.
