Sunrisers Hyderabad unleashed an absolute batting masterclass to crush league-leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs in IPL 2026 Match 67 at Hyderabad on May 22, 2026. In a spectacular display of modern T20 power-hitting, SRH posted a colossal 255 before their bowling attack comfortably defended the mountain against a star-studded RCB lineup.
Ishan Kishan (79 off 46) and Abhishek Sharma (56 off 22) set the stadium on fire with a ruthless display of boundary-hitting, followed by a trademark blitz from Heinrich Klaasen (51 off 24). Despite a fighting half-century from RCB captain Rajat Patidar (56 off 39), the scoreboard pressure proved insurmountable as Eshan Malinga (2/33) kept the chase under a tight leash.
Match Summary
| Details | Info |
| SRH Score | 255/4 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 200/4 (20 overs) |
| Result | SRH won by 55 runs |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date | May 22, 2026 (Night Match) |
| Best Batter (SRH) | Ishan Kishan – 79 off 46 balls |
| Best Batter (RCB) | Rajat Patidar – 56 off 39 balls |
| Best Bowler (SRH) | Eshan Malinga – 2/33 in 4 overs |
| Best Bowler (RCB) | Rasikh Salam – 2/52 in 4 overs |
| Player of the Match | Ishan Kishan |
SRH Innings: 255/4 in 20 Overs
Opting to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s top order treated the RCB bowling attack with absolute disdain. While Travis Head (26) fell inside the powerplay, Abhishek Sharma went on a rampage, bringing up his fifty at a staggering strike rate of 254.54 before falling to Suyash Sharma.
Ishan Kishan anchored the innings beautifully with a supreme 79, combining with Heinrich Klaasen for a devastating middle-overs partnership. Klaasen cleared the ropes effortlessly, scoring 51 with 5 huge sixes. A late cameo from Nitish Kumar Reddy (29* off 12) added the final flourish. Every single RCB bowler conceded at least 12 runs per over, with Rasikh Salam (2/52) picking up two wickets amidst the heavy carnage.
SRH Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Ishan Kishan | 79 | 46 | 9 / 2 | 171.73 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 56 | 22 | 4 / 5 | 254.54 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 51 | 24 | 4 / 2 | 212.50 |
RCB Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Krunal Pandya | 2 | 24 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Rasikh Salam | 4 | 52 | 2 | 13.00 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 4 | 55 | 0 | 13.75 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-45 (Head, 3.6), 2-97 (Abhishek, 8.2), 3-210 (Klaasen, 16.2), 4-255 (Kishan, 19.6)
RCB Chase: 200/4 in 20 Overs
Chasing a near-impossible 256, RCB required a massive powerplay. Venkatesh Iyer showed sensational intent, matching the ask with a lightning 44 off just 19 balls. However, Sakib Hussain (1/31) and Eshan Malinga struck quick blows, removing Virat Kohli (15) and Iyer to leave the chase gasping at 75/2 by the end of the 6th over.
Skipper Rajat Patidar fought on with a well-crafted 56, and Krunal Pandya added an unbeaten 41, but the lack of explosive boundaries in the middle overs saw the required run rate climb past 18. Pat Cummins led his troops smartly, and with Sakib Hussain keeping a tight line, RCB was kept at bay, finishing their 20 overs on a commendable but inadequate 200/4.
RCB Top Performers with the Bat
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s | SR |
| Rajat Patidar | 56 | 39 | 7 / 0 | 143.58 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 44 | 19 | 2 / 4 | 231.57 |
| Krunal Pandya | 41* | 31 | 6 / 0 | 132.25 |
SRH Bowling: Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Travis Head | 1 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Sakib Hussain | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-60 (Iyer, 4.3), 2-74 (Kohli, 5.5), 3-94 (Padikkal, 8.5), 4-178 (Patidar, 18.2)
Key Highlights
- Abhishek’s Blazing Start: Abhishek Sharma completely rattled RCB’s opening bowling combinations, striking 5 sixes in a 22-ball window to cross the team 50 inside the 4th over.
- The 250-Plus Threshold: Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded one of the highest team totals of the IPL 2026 season, breaching the 250-run mark with clinical execution.
- Malinga’s Defensive Masterclass: On a deck where the aggregate match economy touched 11.37, Eshan Malinga bowled exceptionally well to register figures of 2/33 at an economy of 8.25.
- Venkatesh Iyer’s Fightback: Stepping up to open the innings, Venkatesh Iyer briefly threatened the chase by striking at a massive 231.57 strike rate inside the powerplay.
- Strategic Substitutions: SRH optimized their lineup by substituting the explosive Salil Arora for death-overs anchor Harshal Patel at the innings break, while RCB deployed power-hitter Tim David late in the game.
