Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a stunning high-scoring chase to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in Match 36 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on April 25.
Despite a record-shattering century from RR’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a blistering partnership between Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma ensured SRH maintained their clinical form in the tournament.
Match Summary: RR vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 36
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| RR Score | 228/6 (20 overs) |
| SRH Score | 229/5 (18.3 overs) |
| Match Result | SRH won by 5 wickets (9 balls left) |
| Best Batting (SRH) | Ishan Kishan – 74 off 31 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Pat Cummins – 1/27 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
RR Innings: 228/6 in 20 Overs
After being sent in to bat, Rajasthan Royals posted a massive total thanks to an extraordinary performance by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 103 off 37 balls, featuring 8 fours and 15 sixes. Sooryavanshi anchored a 112-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel (51 off 35) to stabilize the innings after the early loss of Jaiswal.
In the death overs, Donovan Ferreira provided a high-intensity cameo of 33 off 16 balls, helping the Royals cross the 220-mark. Despite the late fireworks, SRH captain Pat Cummins (1/27) was the standout bowler, maintaining an economy of 6.75 on a surface where every other bowler struggled.
RR Innings At A Glance
| Details | RR Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 228/6 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 81/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 103 off 37 balls |
| Best Partnership | Sooryavanshi & Jurel – 112 runs |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Eshan Malinga – 2/38 (4 overs) |
SRH Chase: 229/5 in 18.3 Overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad launched a ferocious response. After the early loss of Travis Head, Ishan Kishan stunned the Jaipur crowd with a blistering 74 off 31 balls, including 11 fours and 3 sixes, at a strike rate of 238.70. He was matched stroke-for-stroke by Abhishek Sharma, who hammered 57 off 29 balls.
The duo’s 132-run stand for the second wicket put SRH in the driver’s seat. Nitish Kumar Reddy provided the final knockout blow with a rapid 36 off 18 balls. Despite Brijesh Sharma (2/44) picking up late wickets, SRH cruised home with 9 balls to spare, making a 229-run chase look effortless.
SRH Chase At A Glance
| Details | SRH Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 229 runs |
| Total | 229/5 in 18.3 overs |
| Powerplay | 89/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ishan Kishan – 74 off 31 balls |
| Best Bowling (RR) | Jofra Archer – 2/34 (4 overs) |
Key Highlight
The match was defined by the contrast between RR’s rising prodigy and SRH’s aggressive core:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15y): Set a new world record for the fastest T20 century by a teenager, overshadowing senior internationals.
- Kishan & Abhishek’s Synergy: Their 100-run partnership in just 39 balls shifted the win probability to SRH within the first 7 overs.
- Cummins’ Control: In a match where nearly 460 runs were scored, Pat Cummins was the only bowler to concede fewer than 7 runs per over.
Player of the Match
Ishan Kishan (SRH)
Awarded for his match-defining 74 off 31 balls. His explosive intent at the top of the order allowed SRH to stay ahead of a daunting required rate from the very first ball.
