Hyderabad, April 14
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a commanding all-round performance to defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 57 runs in Match 21 of the TATA IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
This victory ended Rajasthan Royals’ unbeaten run in the tournament and helped SRH bounce back strongly.
Match Summary
- Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 57 runs
- Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field first
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Match: 21st Match, TATA IPL 2026 (Night Match)
Scorecard
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 216/6 in 20 overs
- Rajasthan Royals: 159 all out in 19 overs (Target: 217)
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SRH Batting Highlights
SRH posted a formidable total thanks to a explosive knock from captain Ishan Kishan, who smashed 91 runs off 44 balls. Heinrich Klaasen provided crucial support with 40 runs off 26 balls.
Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers struggled to contain the scoring rate. Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets for 37 runs.
RR Batting Highlights
Rajasthan Royals got off to a decent start but collapsed dramatically in the middle overs. Donovan Ferreira fought bravely with a quick 69 runs off 44 balls, but he lacked support from the other batters.
SRH’s bowling attack, led by debutants, proved too strong. The Royals were bundled out for 159 in the 19th over.
Star Performers
- Player of the Match: Praful Hinge (SRH) – Dream debut with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 34 runs. His sensational spell broke the backbone of the RR batting lineup.
- Sakib Hussain also shone brightly with crucial wickets on debut.
Key Turning Points
- Ishan Kishan’s aggressive opening knock set a strong platform for SRH.
- Praful Hinge’s four-wicket haul on debut turned the match decisively in SRH’s favour.
- Regular fall of wickets prevented RR from building any meaningful partnerships.
Post-Match Impact
- SRH secured 2 crucial points and improved their position on the points table.
- Rajasthan Royals suffered their first defeat of the season after a strong start.
This comprehensive win will boost SRH’s confidence as they head into the next phase of the tournament. The debut performances of Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain were the highlights of the night at Hyderabad.
