Sunrisers Hyderabad turned the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium into a launchpad, crushing table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs in Match 67 on May 22, 2026.
An extraordinary batting display powered by explosive knocks from Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma drove SRH to a monumental total of 255. Faced with an astronomical target, RCB fought valiantly behind a rapid start from Venkatesh Iyer and a half-century from Rajat Patidar, but Eshan Malinga’s masterful defensive bowling kept them comfortably at arm’s length.
Match Summary: SRH vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 67
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| SRH Score | 255/4 (20 overs) |
| RCB Score | 200/4 (20 overs) |
| Match Result | SRH won by 55 runs |
| Best Batting (SRH) | Ishan Kishan – 79 off 46 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Eshan Malinga – 2/33 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad |
SRH Innings: 255/4 in 20 Overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad went on an absolute rampage from the opening over after electing to bat. Abhishek Sharma blew the game open early, blasting a sensational 56 off just 22 balls at an incredible strike rate of 254.54. Ishan Kishan anchored the primary assault beautifully, top-scoring with a lethal 79 off 46 balls (including 9 fours and 2 sixes).
The middle overs brought no respite for a shell-shocked RCB bowling line-up. Heinrich Klaasen single-handedly maintained the extreme momentum, smashing a quickfire 51 off 24 balls, before Nitish Kumar Reddy closed the innings with an unbeaten cameo of 29 off 12 balls*. Despite Rasikh Salam (2/52) snaring a couple of wickets, major heavyweights like Bhuvneshwar Kumar (0/51) and Josh Hazlewood (0/55) leaked runs heavily as SRH posted an imposing 255.
SRH Innings At A Glance
| Details | SRH Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 255/4 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 75/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ishan Kishan – 79 off 46 balls |
| Best Partnership | Kishan & Klaasen – 113 runs |
| Best Bowling (RCB) | Krunal Pandya – 1/24 (2 overs) |
RCB Chase: 200/4 in 20 Overs
Faced with a mountainous target of 256, RCB launched an incredibly brave counter-offensive in the Powerplay. Venkatesh Iyer led the charge with a ferocious 44 off just 19 balls, taking RCB to a flying 50 runs in under 4 overs. However, Eshan Malinga struck a crucial double-blow, dismissing both Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal (21) just as they looked dangerous.
Captain Rajat Patidar kept up the fight with a gritty 56 off 39 balls, combining with Krunal Pandya (41 off 31)* to keep the visitors respectable. Sakib Hussain (1/31) bowled with great discipline to stifle the run rate in the later stages, and despite a brief late cameo from Impact Player Tim David (15)*, the required run rate climbed completely out of reach. RCB finished their 20 overs at 200/4, well short of the target.
RCB Chase At A Glance
| Details | RCB Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 256 runs |
| Total | 200/4 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 75/2 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Rajat Patidar – 56 off 39 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Eshan Malinga – 2/33 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Abhishek’s Early Onslaught: Abhishek Sharma’s 22-ball fifty set an aggressive blueprint for the match, completely disrupting RCB’s primary Powerplay bowling plans.
- Malinga’s Control: In a match where the aggregate score sailed past 450 runs, Eshan Malinga was spectacular, operating at an economy rate of just 8.25 while taking two high-value top-order wickets.
- Kishan’s Complete Anchor: Ishan Kishan batted with immense tactical maturity, batting into the final over to ensure SRH safely capitalized on their explosive start.
Player of the Match
Ishan Kishan (SRH): Selected for his brilliant, cornerstone knock of 79 off 46 balls. His ability to blend savage boundary-hitting with deep structural anchoring allowed the power-hitters around him to fire freely and push the match out of RCB’s reach.
