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Former South African pace legend Dale Steyn has ignited excitement in the cricketing world with a bold prediction: the first-ever 300-run innings in Indian Premier League (IPL) history could be achieved on a specific date. This comes after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a dominant performance in their IPL 2025 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR), scoring a mammoth 286/6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This total fell just two runs short of the all-time IPL record, which SRH themselves had set in IPL 2024.
Dale Steyn’s Shocking Prediction: The First 300-Run Total in IPL
With SRH’s explosive batting lineup in mind, Steyn believes April 17 could be the historic day when the 300-run barrier is breached. On this date, SRH will face Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium. Steyn took to social media (X) to share his prediction, writing: “A small prediction… On April 17, we will see the first 300 runs in IPL. Who knows, maybe I’ll also be there to see it!”
Small prediction.
April 17 we’ll see the first 300 in IPL.Who knows, I might even be there to see it happen.
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 23, 2025
Steyn’s statement quickly went viral, sparking widespread discussions among cricket fans and experts. All eyes are now on the SRH vs MI clash on April 17, 2025, as fans eagerly await to see if Steyn’s prediction comes true. If the conditions at Wankhede favor aggressive batting, the match could witness the most extraordinary batting display in IPL history.
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Is Wankhede the Perfect Venue for a 300-Run Spectacle?
Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, short boundaries, and flat pitches, making it an ideal venue for high-scoring matches. In IPL 2024, SRH and MI engaged in a thrilling encounter where SRH posted 277 runs, and MI responded with 246, creating one of the highest-scoring matches in IPL history. Given this precedent, if SRH’s batting unit maintains its aggressive form, the elusive 300-run mark could well be within reach.
Meanwhile, MI will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing start to IPL 2025. They lost their opening match to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by four wickets, with their batting lineup struggling against the spin duo of Noor Ahmed and Khaleel Ahmed. However, with power hitters like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya, MI has the firepower to match SRH, setting the stage for a potentially record-breaking contest.
SRH’s 44-run victory over RR was a masterclass in aggressive batting. Ishan Kishan led the charge with a stunning 106 off 45 balls, supported by Travis Head (67 off 31 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (24 off 11 balls). SRH raced to 94 runs in the powerplay, registering the fifth-highest powerplay total in IPL history. The middle-order duo of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen then ensured SRH posted the second-highest total in IPL history (286/6).
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