Sunrisers Hyderabad set a formidable 286/6 in their IPL 2025 opener, led by Ishan Kishan's explosive century on debut. Former South African pacer Dale Steyn predicted IPL's first 300-run total could be seen this season, highlighting the prospect of high-scoring matches ahead. Impressed by their explosive start to the season, Steyn—who represented Sunrisers Hyderabad from 2013 to 2015—took to social media with a bold prediction:
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