‘If we get a good start, then why not?’ – Ishan Kishan on possibility of SRH reaching 300+ totals in IPL 2025

On April 17, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will play the five-time champion Mumbai Indians (MI) at Mumbai in Match No. 33 of the IPL 2025. Prior to the crucial match, Ishan Kishan, the leading batsman for SRH, admitted that a team cannot intentionally plan for or hope to score 300 runs in an innings in a Twenty20 match.

The left-handed batter clarified that the first inning often does not have a predetermined goal. Rather, the team evaluates the issue by looking at the pitch’s behaviour during the game and how the powerplay plays out.

“When pursuing, you have a certain target in mind. You simply play the ball when you’re batting first, though. After the first six overs, you make a decision about your ability to advance and your level of skill at that wicket. I don’t want to be too picky about the score, so. However, we shall see. In response to JioHotstar’s question on whether it is feasible to get 300 or more runs in an innings, Kishan said, “If we get a good start, then why not?

I typically bat at No. 3 or No. 4: The Ishan Kishan

There is not much of a difference between batting at number three and number four, the 26-year-old emphasised. “If he comes in during the powerplay, the focus would be on handling the pacers,” the player, who was born in Patna, stated. But after the powerplay is over, the strategy changes to alternating the strike and forming alliances. It’s crucial to determine how many wickets have fallen and modify the game plan appropriately, he continued.

Whether you bat at number three or number four, the circumstances are essentially the same. Simply evaluate the wickets that have fallen and choose your strategy for the match. Knowing your function is made easier by the coaches’ clarity. Starting early exposes you to pace bowlers, and you’ll be in a strong position to dominate the middle overs after batting through the powerplay. However, if you enter at the seventh over, the focus shifts to forming a partnership and switching up the strike. I’m accustomed to it, but it’s a little different,” he continued, referring to his dynamic batting positions.

Ishan Kishan scored a century in SRH’sopening fixture against Rajasthan Royals (RR). However, since that knock, he has been fairly underwhelming with the bat for the former champions. The left-handed batter will now face his former franchise on April 17 at the Wankhede Stadium.