Former South African pace legend Dale Steyn has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world with his bold prediction that the first-ever 300-run innings in Indian Premier League (IPL) history could be witnessed soon. His claim follows Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) dominant display in their IPL 2025 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR), where they posted a massive 286/6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium—just two runs shy of the all-time IPL record set by SRH in 2024.

Dale Steyn’s Prediction: April 17 Could Be Historic

Steyn believes that the much-anticipated 300-run milestone could be reached on April 17, when SRH faces Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium. Taking to social media (X), Steyn made his daring prediction:

“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!”

His statement quickly went viral, igniting widespread debates among fans and analysts. With April 17, 2025, looming as a possible record-breaking day, all eyes are on SRH’s power-packed batting lineup to see if they can turn Steyn’s words into reality.

Wankhede Stadium: The Perfect Venue for a 300-Run Explosion

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for its batting-friendly pitch, short boundaries, and flat track, making it an ideal ground for high-scoring matches. In IPL 2024, when SRH last played MI, they put up 277 runs, while MI responded with 246 runs, making it one of the highest-scoring IPL games ever.

With SRH’s aggressive batting form, the elusive 300-run milestone seems well within reach. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians will be desperate to bounce back after a four-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their opening match. Despite having top-tier batters like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya, MI struggled against CSK’s spin attack and will be looking to prove their mettle in this high-stakes clash.

SRH’s Dominant Victory Over RR in IPL 2025 Opener

SRH showcased their batting firepower with a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals, led by a stunning 106 off 45 balls from Ishan Kishan. He was well-supported by Travis Head (67 off 31) and Abhishek Sharma (24 off 11), helping SRH amass 94 runs in the powerplay—the fifth-highest powerplay total in IPL history. The momentum was carried forward by Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen, propelling SRH to the second-highest total in IPL history (286/6).

With Steyn’s prediction adding fuel to the excitement, April 17 could witness history in the making as SRH and MI prepare for a potential record-breaking showdown at Wankhede.