India, March 23 -- Ishan Kishan credited his skipper Pat Cummins after his maiden IPL century for giving him the freedom to express himself in the middle. Kishan started his new journey in IPL at Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday against Rajasthan Royals. He made a long-lasting impact on his debut with the 2016 champions and became the first centurion of the season. The wicketkeeper batter smashed the Rajasthan Royals bowlers all around the park during his unbeaten 106-run knock.

The SRH management showed faith in Kishan's abilities as he came out to bat at number 3 despite the presence of two left-handed openers in the line-up. His incredible knock was laced with 11 fours and six sixes as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a mammoth 286/6 in 20 ove...