Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a stellar performance to defeat the table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 55 runs in the 67th match of IPL 2026. Played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 22, 2026, this high-scoring encounter saw SRH set a massive target of 255 runs. In response, RCB could only manage 200 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
Match Summary
IPL 2026 – Match 67
| Match | SRH vs RCB, 67th Match |
|---|---|
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Toss | SRH won the toss and elected to bat first |
| SRH Score | 255/4 (20 Overs) |
| RCB Score | 200/4 (20 Overs) |
| Result | SRH won by 55 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ishan Kishan – 79 Runs |
Explosive Batting by SRH: Kishan and Abhishek Dominate
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, SRH immediately put the RCB bowlers under immense pressure. Key highlights of their innings include:
- Ishan Kishan’s Blistering Knock: Kishan played a match-winning innings, scoring 79 runs off just 46 deliveries. He smashed 8 boundaries and 3 sixes.
- Abhishek Sharma’s Onslaught: Sharma battered the bowling attack, hammering 56 runs off a mere 22 balls at a staggering strike rate of 254.55.
- Heinrich Klaasen’s Perfect Finish: Klaasen accelerated the run rate in the middle overs, blazing his way to 51 runs from 24 balls to propel the team total to a massive 255.
The RCB bowlers looked completely ineffective on this batting-friendly pitch. Rasikh Salam managed to take 2 wickets for his team but leaked 52 runs in his 4 overs.
RCB’s Run Chase: Efforts from Patidar and Iyer Fall Short
- Captain Rajat Patidar’s Half-Century: Captain Patidar anchored one end, scoring 56 runs off 39 balls, which included 6 boundaries and 1 six.
- Venkatesh Iyer’s Rapid Start: Iyer immediately launched into the attack, contributing 44 runs off 19 balls at a swift strike rate of 231.58.
- Krunal Pandya’s Contribution: Pandya fought back valiantly in the middle order, adding 41 runs from 31 deliveries.
- Virat Kohli’s Cameo: Virat Kohli got off to a decent start but fell short, scoring 15 runs off 11 balls.
Exceptional Bowling Performance by Eshan Malinga
In a high-scoring match where almost all bowlers conceded heavy runs, SRH’s Eshan Malinga delivered an incredibly precise spell. He gave away only 33 runs in his 4 overs and secured 2 crucial wickets. Malinga’s tight bowling restricted the RCB batsmen from playing freely, keeping the chasing team perpetually behind the required target.
Impact on the Points Table
| TEAM | P | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. RCB (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2. GT (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3. SRH (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4. RR | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | +0.083 |
| 5. PBKS | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | +0.227 |
| 6. KKR | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 13 | +0.011 |
| 7. CSK (E) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 8. DC | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 12 | -0.871 |
| 9. MI (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -0.510 |
| 10. LSG (E) | 13 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 8 | -0.702 |
Both teams have already qualified for the playoffs. Despite this defeat, RCB remains at the top of the table with 18 points. Meanwhile, this massive victory pushes SRH to 16 points, taking them one step closer to securing the Qualifier 1 advantage.
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