Updated On: 24 March, 2025 07:33 AM IST | Hyderabad | N Jagannath Das
Top-order batter Kishan dedicates his maiden IPL ton to fans and brother Raj after his quickfire innings on debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad helps hosts post mammoth 286-6; beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs to begin campaign in style

An ecstatic Ishan Kishan celebrates his century against RR in Hyderabad yesterday. Pic/PTI
Diminutive left-hander Ishan Kishan smashed a 47-ball 106 not out (11x4, 6x6) to make a huge statement in his very first Indian Premier League (IPL) match for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The 26-year-old then dedicated his maiden IPL century to his fans and elder brother Raj Kishan who was at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal on Sunday. “You must have seen that flying kiss, it was mostly for all the loved ones who were there, who were supporting me throughout those middle phases when I was just doing my hard work. So, it was a special message and my brother [Raj] was sitting there,” said a delighted Kishan.
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