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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a masterclass in all-round cricket to halt the winning momentum of the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their electrifying IPL 2026 encounter. Played on April 13, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the match saw SRH post a mammoth total before their uncapped Indian bowlers completely dismantled the Royals’ batting lineup, securing a dominant 57-run victory.
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Match Summary & Key Details
The Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field first, a decision that quickly backfired as the Sunrisers batters capitalized on the pitch conditions. SRH posted a commanding 216/6 in their 20 overs. In response, RR failed to recover from a disastrous powerplay, eventually being bowled out for 159 in 19 overs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | April 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Toss | RR won and elected to field first |
| Result | SRH won by 57 runs |
| Player of the Match | Praful Hinge (SRH) – 4/34 on debut |
SRH Innings: Ishan Kishan’s Masterclass Highlights Scorecard
The foundation of the Sunrisers’ massive total was laid by a destructive innings from Ishan Kishan. Scoring an explosive 91 off 44 deliveries, Kishan dominated the RR bowling attack, recording an incredible strike rate of 206.81. Crucial partnerships, including a 55-run stand with Travis Head and an 88-run partnership with Heinrich Klaasen (40 off 26), pushed the team past the 200-run mark.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan
(c & b Sandeep Sharma)
|
91 | 44 | 2 | 5 | 206.81 |
| Heinrich Klaasen
(c Riyan Parag b Tushar Deshpande)
|
40 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 153.84 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy
(c Dhruv Jurel b Jofra Archer)
|
28 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 215.38 |
| Salil Arora
(not out)
|
24 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 184.61 |
| Travis Head
(c Donovan Ferreira b Riyan Parag)
|
18 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Aniket Verma
(run out)
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma
(c Ravi Bishnoi b Jofra Archer)
|
0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
RR Bowling Highlights against SRH:
- Jofra Archer: 4 overs, 37 runs, 2 wickets
- Tushar Deshpande: 4 overs, 55 runs, 1 wicket
- Sandeep Sharma: 4 overs, 52 runs, 1 wicket
RR Innings: A Nightmare Top Order Collapse
Chasing a massive 217-run target, the Rajasthan Royals experienced a catastrophic powerplay, quickly falling to 4/4 in just 2 overs. The architect of this destruction was SRH debutant Praful Hinge. Despite a valiant fightback by Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja, the required run rate proved insurmountable.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Ferreira
(b Sakib Hussain)
|
69 | 44 | 6 | 2 | 156.81 |
| Ravindra Jadeja
(c Salil Arora b Eshan Malinga)
|
45 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 140.62 |
| Tushar Deshpande
(c Ishan Kishan b Eshan Malinga)
|
25 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 227.27 |
| Riyan Parag
(c Abhishek Sharma b Praful Hinge)
|
4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 66.66 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 4-2, 5-9, 6-127, 7-129, 8-140, 9-140, 10-159
SRH Bowling Highlights:
- Sakib Hussain: 4 overs, 24 runs, 4 wickets (Outstanding spell in middle/death overs)
- Praful Hinge: 4 overs, 34 runs, 4 wickets (Player of the Match, destroyed the top order)
- Eshan Malinga: 4 overs, 31 runs, 2 wickets
Crucial Match Turning Points
1. RR’s Top Order Collapse
The game slipped from Rajasthan’s grasp almost immediately. They lost 5 wickets for just 9 runs inside the first 3 overs. Debutant Praful Hinge was unplayable, picking up 3 wickets in his very first over (including a golden duck for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi).
2. Kishan’s Explosive Dominance
Ishan Kishan set the tone for the match with a staggering 91 off 44 balls. Reaching his fifty in just 30 balls, he ensured the run rate never dropped, placing immense pressure on RR’s established bowlers like Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande.
3. The Ferreira-Jadeja Fightback
While the top order crumbled, a brilliant 118-run partnership for the 6th wicket between Donovan Ferreira (69) and Ravindra Jadeja (45) salvaged some pride for Rajasthan Royals, though the early damage was too severe to secure a win.
4. SRH’s Uncapped Heroes
The match belonged to the young Indian pace battery of SRH. Two uncapped debutants, Praful Hinge (4/34) and Sakib Hussain (4/24), combined to take 8 wickets, completely snapping Rajasthan’s winning momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who won the SRH vs RR match in IPL 2026?
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a massive margin of 57 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match in SRH vs RR yesterday?
Debutant fast bowler Praful Hinge from Sunrisers Hyderabad was awarded the Player of the Match for his destructive spell of 4/34, which dismantled the RR top order.
How much did Ishan Kishan score against Rajasthan Royals?
Ishan Kishan played a match-winning knock, scoring 91 runs off just 44 balls with a strike rate of 206.81, hitting 5 sixes and 2 fours.
What was the total score of RR in the run chase?
Chasing a target of 217, Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 159 runs in 19 overs.
This dominant victory serves as a massive statement from Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home fortress, announcing the arrival of their lethal young bowling talents on the grand stage of IPL 2026.
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