Match Result
Sunrisers Hyderabad
won by 57 runs
Rajasthan Royals
LostSRH
216/6(20 ov)
RR
159/10(19 ov)
🕐 Mon, 13 Apr, 2026, 07:30 pm IST
📍 Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Hyderabad erupted in a sea of orange as the Sunrisers tore through Rajasthan, proving that home is indeed where the heart, and the wins, are. The Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious in a dominant display against the Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, clinching a commanding 57-run win.
Rajasthan Royals may have won the toss and opted to bowl, hoping to exploit the early conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, but their plan unravelled spectacularly against a rampaging Sunrisers outfit. SRH piled on a formidable 216/6, a score that proved far too steep for RR to chase, despite valiant efforts. While a few Royals batters showed flashes of brilliance, the relentless pressure from SRH's bowlers, particularly in the death overs, saw wickets tumble consistently, leaving them stranded at 159 all out. It was a classic T20 performance from Hyderabad, showcasing their batting depth and potent bowling attack, leaving no doubt about their intent in IPL 2026 and providing a must-watch spectacle for those tuning in to Watch IPL 2026 live.
The roar of the Hyderabad faithful is still echoing, a testament to a truly electric performance that sends a strong message to the rest of the league. This win, significant in the IPL 2026 standings, injects massive momentum into SRH’s campaign and leaves RR with much to ponder. For fans wanting to Watch IPL, the SRH vs RR clash was a reminder of the sheer unpredictability and drama the tournament offers, and it sets the stage for even more thrilling encounters as IPL 2026 progresses.
Full Scorecard
🪙 Toss: rajasthan royals chose to bowl
🏆 Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 57 runs
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abhishek Sharma caught out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Travis Head caught out | 18 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 100.0 |
Ishan Kishan cb | 91 | 44 | 8 | 6 | 206.8 |
Heinrich Klaasen caught out | 40 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 153.8 |
Nitish Kumar Reddy caught out | 28 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 215.4 |
Salil Arora* | 24 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 184.6 |
Aniket Verma runout | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.0 |
Harsh Dubey* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Nandre Burger | 4 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 7.75 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 4 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 13.75 |
| Riyan Parag | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |