Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a bowling masterclass to crush Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs in Match 21 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 13.
Despite a massive total set by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 91, the story of the night was the RR collapse. Rajasthan’s top order was sensationally blown away, losing 3 wickets for just 1 run in the opening over, a setback from which they never recovered despite a fighting partnership in the middle order.
Match Summary: SRH vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 21
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| SRH Score | 216/6 (20 overs) |
| RR Score | 159/10 (18.6 overs) |
| Match Result | SRH won by 57 runs |
| Best Batting (SRH) | Ishan Kishan – 91 off 44 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Praful Hinge – 4/34 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad |
SRH Innings: 216/6 in 20 Overs
After being put in to bat, SRH lost Abhishek Sharma on the very first ball. However, captain Ishan Kishan played a scintillating knock of 91 off 44 balls, smashing 7 fours and 6 sixes to dictate the terms. He was well-supported by Heinrich Klaasen (40) and a late aggressive cameo from Nitish Kumar Reddy (28 off 13).
The RR bowlers struggled to maintain consistency, with Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande conceding over 13 runs per over. Jofra Archer was the pick of the bowlers with 2/37, while Nandre Burger provided a disciplined spell of 0/31 to keep the target from crossing the 230-mark.
SRH Innings At A Glance
| Details | SRH Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 216/6 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 51/1 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Ishan Kishan – 91 off 44 balls |
| Best Partnership | Kishan & Klaasen – 88 runs |
| Best Bowling (RR) | Jofra Archer – 2/37 (4 overs) |
RR Chase: 159/10 in 18.6 Overs
The Rajasthan Royals chase witnessed a historic collapse. Praful Hinge produced a triple-wicket maiden in the first over, dismissing Sooryavanshi, Jurel, and Pretorius for ducks. When Sakib Hussain removed Jaiswal and Hinge claimed Parag shortly after, RR were reeling at 9/5 in just 2.6 overs.
A determined 118-run partnership for the 6th wicket between Donovan Ferreira (69 off 44) and Ravindra Jadeja (45 off 32) briefly restored hope for a miracle. However, once Sakib Hussain (4/24) returned to break the stand, the tail crumbled. Tushar Deshpande played a lone late hand with 25 off 11, but RR were eventually bowled out for 159 with 8 balls to spare.
RR Chase At A Glance
| Details | Run Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 217 runs |
| Total | 159/10 in 18.6 overs |
| Powerplay | 40/5 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Donovan Ferreira – 69 off 44 balls |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Sakib Hussain – 4/24 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights: Opening Over Carnage And Mid-Order Resilience
- The Hinge Triple-Strike: Praful Hinge’s opening over (0.2, 0.4, 0.6 wickets) effectively ended the contest in the first six balls, leaving the Royals in an unprecedented 1/3 situation.
- Ishan Kishan’s Captain’s Knock: Kishan’s strike rate of 206.81 set a tempo that Rajasthan’s rattled lineup could never match.
- Ferreira & Jadeja’s Stand: In a match that could have ended in record time, Donovan Ferreira’s 69 and Jadeja’s 45 saved face for the Royals, turning a humiliation into a competitive total.
Player of the Match
Ishan Kishan (SRH): Awarded for his dominant 91 off 44 balls. His leadership at the top of the order and aggressive strokeplay set the foundation for SRH’s massive total, allowing the bowlers to play with total freedom.
