SRH vs RR Highlights, IPL 2026: Hinge, Sakib dismantle Royals as Hyderabad secure 2nd win

What a night! SRH and Uppal is known for the big hits and the massive scores, but today it is the bowlers that stepped up. 

Praful Hinge stepped up first three wickets in the first over and then Sakib Hussain helped with some impressive bowling up fro, then the middle and at the death. Hyderabad have found a couple of new heroes for them and the bowling suddenly looks world-class. 

For RR, they will need to have a look at their approach, especially at the top. Going bang bang won't always work out and they need to find a way to steady things when wickets fall quickly. Hyderabad next play Chennai on Saturday and Rajasthan face KKR on Sunday. 

Well, Sakib Hussain is making sure he doesn't get forgotten in all the hype about Hinge. He has been using the slower ball perfectly and he dismisses Archer and Bishnoi in quick succession as Hyderabad edge closer to win at the Uppal. 

That should be the end of this contest. Ravindra Jadeja somehow finds the toe edge of the bat and the ball goes to Salil Arora. The umpire doesn't give it at first but Hyderabad take the review and it goes in the favour of the home side. SRH can sense that the win is close and will look to close things quickly. 

That's the end of the resistance from Ferreira. A slower delivery from Sakib cleans up the South African all-rounder as Jadeja remains as the only hope for the Royals now. But Ferreira showed how to bat on this track as he returns to the pavilion with 69 runs to his name from 44 balls. 

Hyderabad are heading close to their second win of the season here. 

RR need a very big over at the moment as the required run-rate goes above 16. Jadeja gets a boundary in once again but Eshan Malinga is using the slower balls perfectly. 11 come off the over, and Royals need one 20-plus over like SRH at the back end of their innings. 

One of the things that RR can learn from Ferreira and Jadeja here is that you don't need to keep attacking all the time. Jadeja is using all his experience out there as the duo have ran 23 runs and got 10 boundaries and three sixes. Here, the duo get some help from Kishan, whose throw goes all the way and to the boundary. 

Donovan Ferreira gets to his fifty with a couple of boundaries and he gives the Royals some hope on a gloomy day in Hyderabad. This is followed by a monstrous six off Dubey and 14 comes off the over. We have seen many crazy things happen in the IPL before in games like this. 

Can Ferreira do the same here?

The run-rate continues to climb and Ferreira has decided that it is time to get a move on. The South African all-rounder digs into Shivang and hits him for a boundary and a six and ensures that 13 came out of the over. The required run-rate remains in the range of 15 and RR need some big overs to come in. 

Finally, unlike RR, SRH use their left-arm orthodox bowler and he keeps the pressure going on. 8 comes off the over but the required run-rate is above 14 at the moment. These uncapped bowlers are allowing SRH to remain in control and edge closer to the win. 

RR need a move on and a couple of big overs to remain with a mathematical chance of winning the game. 

Another impressive spell from Shivang here tonight. The impressive part has been his bowling brain and how he hasn't allowed any room to work with after being hit for two boundaries last time around. In this one, he makes Jadeja and Ferreira work to make the runs and gives away four. 
 

The pressure is firmly on RR and the rate is almost up to 15 here at the Uppal. 

This is a chance for SRH to go for the kill here and finish off the game quickly. Shivang seems to be one option but may Kishan should go back to using Hinge for his final over or Sakib Hossain. Another option would be to bring in Harsh Dubey into the attack and take the ball away from Ferreira and inducing a flase shot. 

This has been a controlled partnership from the RR duo here. There hasn't been any unwanted risks and it is all about punishing the loose deliveries here. Jadeja is slowly guiding Ferreira in the innings. The required run-rate is above 12 at the moment and a couple of good overs can revive the chase. 

For now, it seems like RCB will still keep the record of the lowest score in IPL history. Jadeja and Ferreira ensure that there is no more damage after the first three overs. The experienced southpaw gets another boundary to give some momentum here but the control is with SRH right now. 

Will we get another over of brilliance from Hinge?

Hinge goes wicketless in an over. That's a rarity in his short IPL career. But he continues to tempt the RR batters to make a false shot. Here he gets hit for a six by Donovan Ferreira, and that kind of ruins his figures. But he has tails up and Ishan Kishan is going to make him bowl out his four overs early on. 

It is rare to see Ravindra Jadeja bat in the powerplay and this time, he has to rebuild the whole innings. But what the veteran has shown is that runs can come off this track and all that is needed is some patience. He gets two boundaries off Sakib Hossain to give the RR score some respectability for now. 

WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE! RR are 9 for five in three overs. 

Once again the attempt tio counter-attack has come back to hurt RR. Riyan Parag was able to get a boundary off the over and needed to just see it off. Instead Hinge just dangles the carrot to Parag and he takes the bait. He hits it straight to the slip fielder. SRH players are in disbelief and so is the RR dugout. 

Sakib Hossain joins in the fun and gets the big wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal. He bowls it short and a bit wide and Jaiswal just chases it. But the trap was set and he gets caught in the deep. The orange army is roaring while the Royals are scampering at the moment. 

This is also some stupid batting from RR batters as they have just tried to attack despite the fall of the wickets here. The wickets of Pretorious and Jaiswal could have been avoided. 

Absolute carnage at the Uppal and it is with the ball this time. Lhuan-dre Pretorious tries to flick Hinge to the leg side for a six and holes out to the fielder. We need to catch a breath here and the Royals need a major rework happening. 

This is the first time in the history of IPL that a bowler is picking up three wickets in the first over of an innings. 

WHAT A DREAM START FOR SRH! Praful Hinge is right on the money and he dismisses the stars from RR's chase against RCB in quick succession. This time the delivery is quicker and Dhruv Jurel manages to find the inside edge and it crashes on to the off stump. 

SRH fans will be wondering where Hinge has been all season as they have struggled with the ball all season. 

WHAT HAS HAPPENED HERE! The match was being built as Abhishek and both men get dismissed for a golden duck! Hinge bowls it short and Sooryavanshi goes for a hook shot and top edges it straight to the wicketkeeper. The ball kept climbing on Sooryavanshi and he has to walk back. Lively start!

The impact subs are in and two Bihar boys come in. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi comes in for Sandeep Sharma and Sakib Hossain replaces Travis Head. Will we see both men battle it out and SRH use Hossain to dismiss the boy wonder? The chase begins and it is Jaiswal facing Hinge. 

SRH recovered from a quiet start to build momentum through the middle and finish strongly with 62 in the last five. Unlike their previous game, this was a more controlled effort. They now have 15 scores of 200-plus since 2024, matching their tally from 2013–2023, and have crossed 200 in seven of their last eight matches.

Sunrisers Hyderabad recovered well from a shaky start to post a competitive total. Abhishek Sharma fell to the first ball from Jofra Archer and Travis Head never found rhythm before departing for 18, but Ishan Kishan took charge with a brilliant 91 to anchor the innings. Heinrich Klaasen provided solid support with a fluent 40 as the duo steadied SRH through the middle overs. Rajasthan Royals were sharp early and decent at the death but had no answers to the Kishan-Klaasen stand. Late contributions, including a handy cameo from Nitish Reddy, pushed SRH to a strong finish, setting up an intriguing chase.

A chaotic 20th over ends on a high as Salil Arora finishes in style. Tushar Deshpande serves a low full-toss on middle, and Arora makes no mistake, launching it deep over midwicket for a six to give SRH a strong finish.

A chaotic moment in the middle sees Aniket Verma run out after a terrible mix-up with Salil Arora. Trying to sneak a quick run off a wide from Tushar Deshpande, Verma is caught short as Dhruv Jurel combines with the bowler to complete the dismissal, ending his brief stay on 6 off 5 balls.

Sunrisers Hyderabad went past 200 as Salil Arora smashed Jofra Archer over long-off for a six. Archer hit back with a sharp short ball that beat Arora for pace, while Aniket Verma nudged a single down to long-off.

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s entertaining cameo came to an end as Jofra Archer struck with a sharp delivery that rushed the batter. Reddy couldn’t quite control the shot and ended up offering a catch to Dhruv Jurel, bringing the curtains down on a brisk 28 off 13, an innings that gave SRH the late push before Archer had the final say.

With Heinrich Klaasen gone for 40, the responsibility fell on Nitish Kumar Reddy to finish strong—and he responded in style. Taking on Sandeep Sharma, Reddy turned the 18th over into a game-changing one, smashing three sixes, including a powerful slog over deep mid-wicket off the extra ball, as 24 runs came off it. It was clean, calculated hitting under pressure, just what SRH needed at the death.

Nandre Burger delivered an excellent 17th over, giving away just seven runs and nailing three pinpoint yorkers. He kept Salil Arora in check with sharp lines, even beating him with a couple of near-perfect yorkers, while the only boundary came off a top edge on a hurried pull that ran away to fine leg.

Heinrich Klaasen fell at a crucial moment as Tushar Deshpande struck with a well-disguised fuller ball outside off. Klaasen looked to loft it over the infield but couldn’t get the elevation, and Riyan Parag held on to a sharp reverse-cupped catch at extra-cover. It ended a lively 40 off 26, a knock that threatened to take the game away before Rajasthan pulled things back with a key breakthrough.

Nitish Kumar Reddy got into the act with a cracking six off Tushar Deshpande, pulling an off-pace ball that sat up nicely deep into the mid-wicket stands. He stepped forward and hit it clean, a proper strike that had Riyan Parag clearly unhappy.

Strategic timeout. Kumar Sangakkara applauds and pats Sandeep Sharma as both camps gather on the field, with Daniel Vettori and James Franklin in discussion for Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH are eyeing a push towards 220, but much hinges on Heinrich Klaasen batting through, while Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to keep the total in check.

Nandre Burger delivered a tidy 16th over, but Heinrich Klaasen kept the momentum going after Ishan Kishan’s charge. Spotting the slower full ball outside off, Klaasen leaned into it and lofted it cleanly down the ground, just clearing Ravi Bishnoi at long-off with a powerful strike.

Ishan Kishan fell agonisingly short of a hundred, mistiming a pull off Sandeep Sharma straight back to the bowler. It nearly turned messy as Sandeep and Dhruv Jurel collided while going for the catch, but the bowler held on, clutching it to his midriff. Kishan walked back shaking his head after a fine 91 off 44, an innings that had put Sunrisers Hyderabad on top before this wicket broke the momentum. Nitish Kumar Reddy, the right-hander, walks in next.

Play paused after one of the floodlights went out. Ishan Kishan took the chance to towel down, while Riyan Parag and Sandeep Sharma had a quick chat in the middle before things got going again.

Ishan Kishan moved into the 90s with complete authority, taking Jofra Archer apart with three boundaries in the over. He pulled a short ball to deep mid-wicket, drilled a full delivery straight to long-on and then opened the face to slice one behind point, each shot placed with precision. Archer tried to mix it up with a slower bouncer, but Kishan remained in control as SRH kept the pressure on. With Klaasen also keeping the scoring rate high, the innings has gathered serious momentum and a 200-plus total is firmly on the cards.

Heinrich Klaasen joined the charge with a towering six off Ravi Bishnoi, stamping his authority on the over. After cutting one hard for three with a sharp effort in the deep, Klaasen capitalised on a tossed-up delivery outside off, rocking back and launching it clean over long-on. Bishnoi’s line faltered, and Klaasen made him pay as 13 runs came off the over.

Ishan Kishan shifted gears and took Tushar Deshpande apart as Sunrisers Hyderabad surged past the 100-run mark. Deshpande leaked 21 runs in the over as the stand-in skipper looked in complete control, mixing power with placement with a flick off the pads, a pull over deep mid-wicket to bring up the hundred, and a crisp cut behind point, leaving the RR pacer with no answers as the momentum swung SRH’s way. Kishan also brings up the 50-run stand for the third wicket with Klaasen.

Ishan Kishan reached his fifty (2nd as SRH stand-in captain) in style, getting down on one knee and swinging Ravi Bishnoi over deep mid-wicket for a towering six. He raised his bat to a standing ovation from the crowd, with teammates in the dugout applauding a fluent, commanding knock. It was an over to forget for Bishnoi, conceding 16 runs as Heinrich Klaasen added to the damage with a six of his own.

Strategic timeout and it’s been an even contest so far. SRH’s openers couldn’t get going, but Ishan Kishan has looked assured, playing with intent and keeping the scoreboard moving. With the start he’s had, RR will know his wicket is key. Their bowlers, though, have been disciplined and impressive again, setting up an intriguing phase after the break.

Ishan Kishan kept the momentum going in the middle overs, taking on Sandeep Sharma with confidence as he moved closer to his fifty. Anything short was put away, with Kishan picking the length early and dispatching it over deep mid-wicket for a couple of clean sixes. At the other end, Heinrich Klaasen chipped in with a few singles but also had a swing and a miss, as Kishan’s controlled aggression ensured the pressure remained on the bowler and the runs kept flowing.

Ravi Bishnoi made an immediate impact with a tidy first over, keeping things tight and denying Sunrisers Hyderabad any boundaries. Mixing his pace cleverly and getting the ball to grip just enough, Bishnoi forced Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen to settle for singles, breaking their rhythm and ensuring Rajasthan Royals maintained control through the middle phase.

Riyan Parag made an immediate impact, removing Travis Head in his first over as Sunrisers Hyderabad lost both openers. Head, struggling for rhythm, stepped out to take the aerial route but failed to get hold of it, skewing a simple catch to Donovan Ferreira at long-on for 18.

Heinrich Klaasen comes to the crease and joins Ishan Kishan in the middle.
 

Sunrisers Hyderabad raced past 50 in the sixth over, capping a brisk powerplay surge led by Ishan Kishan. Head brought up the milestone with a crisp boundary over covers off Tushar Deshpande, while Kishan stayed aggressive, following up a lucky escape with a well-timed flick to the mid-wicket fence as SRH maintained early momentum.

Ishan Kishan turned up the heat against Sandeep Sharma, smashing a towering straight six to headline a brisk over that kept SRH’s momentum intact. Despite a couple of well-fielded efforts in the deep limiting boundaries, Kishan’s intent was unmistakable as he mixed power with placement, ensuring the pressure stayed firmly on Rajasthan Royals in the powerplay.

Ishan Kishan and Travis Head took on Nandre Burger with a 12-run over, as Head survived a couple of chances en route to a boundary after Kishan scored a flat six over third man, keeping SRH on the front foot early.

You can’t keep Ishan Kishan quiet for long. After being tested early, he broke free against Jofra Archer, picking the length early to whip a back-of-a-length ball through backward square leg before unleashing a ferocious pull off a short delivery that sailed deep into the stands, wresting back momentum.

Travis Head got off the mark with a crisp boundary over covers, but Nandre Burger responded with a tight over, beating the bat with pace and movement while conceding just four in the second over.

Jofra Archer made an immediate impact, removing Abhishek Sharma off the first ball with a sharp short delivery. He then cranked up the pace against Ishan Kishan, including a 146 km/h bouncer, conceding just two runs in a fiery opening over.

OUT! Jofra Archer struck off the first ball to remove Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck, exposing a recurring flaw in the opener’s approach. Attempting to take on a short delivery after charging down the track, Abhishek slashed away from his body and only managed a thick top edge, which Ravi Bishnoi comfortably collected at third man, leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad reeling at the outset.

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder was spotted in the dugout ahead of the SRH clash despite the escalating mobile phone controversy, with the BCCI issuing a notice and launching a formal probe against him.

Riyan Parag: We’ll be bowling first. A new wicket for us, first time it’s been used this season as well. So hopefully there’s a little bit of stickiness at the start. We’ve chased down a lot of totals here. We fell short in 2024, so hopefully not the case this time. We’ve got two changes. Brijesh steps out and Tushar Deshpande comes in. Hetty gets a rest and Pretorius makes his debut. It’s been a journey. I was under (Sanju Samson) Bhaiya for the longest time, and then Sangaa did really well in improving me with all the decisions and involved me in all the tactical and strategic meetings. Now I think I’ve taken the onus up. Had to make a lot of tough calls, but happy to be here.

Ishan Kishan: We’ve got two changes from the last game, Henge coming in. I think I’ve been doing this for a long time. I was a leader in Under-19 India, I’ve been doing it for my state team, and I think it makes you more aware of the situation, more focused on the game. You look to do more for your team because it’s never about individual performance, it’s always about teamwork. So we have done it, and I think we’re doing it in a very good manner. I think obviously it makes a difference when you’re the captain of the team and you’ve been doing well. It shows a lot of maturity, that a player has a certain amount of growth in him now. So it did help me a bit in the last few years when I’ve been a leader of my side and done well for the team. It made me come back to the Indian side. So what else can you ask for?
 

Sunrisers Hyderabad shuffled their bowling attack again, dropping the experienced duo of Harshal and Unadkat. Hinge, a right-arm pacer from Vidarbha, comes in for his debut, known for hitting hard lengths and handling tough overs. Sakib was also named by Kishan but currently features in the Impact Players list.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (capt & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Praful Hinge

SRH bench: R Smaran, Sakib Hussain, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Harshal Patel

Riyan Parag got the call right as Rajasthan Royals opted to bowl on a fresh Uppal surface, with Sunrisers Hyderabad looking to snap a two-match losing streak in the IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Monday. 

Daren Ganga and Faf du Plessis is in the middle and they call the track at Uppal an absolute belter. Both men are expecting a lot of runs to be scored on Monday, with Du Plessis predicting big powerplay scores for both sides. The former RCB skipper says that the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first and chase down the target. 

When Ishan Kishan was named as the interim captain of SRH, there were a lot of hopes pinned on him. After leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last season, many expected the in-form wicketkeeper to step up for his franchise. However, that hasn't been the case. 

Zaheer Khan criticised Kishan's captaincy and said that SRH are missing Pat Cummins' presence in the line-up. 

"It looks like Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, or maybe Ishan Kishan given his form, are expected to bat in a certain way. But beyond that, there is either no clarity or control, or the missing factor of Pat Cummins, the captain, who would relay the message and have a clear leadership plan. The stand-in captain is not able to manage that. That's the gap which they'll have to address," Zaheer said.

Ravi Bishnoi has turned things around at RR after a tough last season, where he went at 10.83 an over and averaged 44.55. With tighter control over his line and length and fewer loose balls, those numbers have improved to 8.76 and 12.66. On the true, bouncy Hyderabad pitch, his quick googly could be a key factor.

Sooryavanshi is on the brink of history, needing just 99 runs to become the fastest to 1000 men’s T20 runs. Currently on 901 in 22 innings, he could surpass the joint record of 23 innings held by Brad Hodge and Shaun Marsh—the only two players to have reached the milestone that quickly.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has outshone Abhishek Sharma so far in the IPL 2026 season. The Rajasthan Royals opener has amassed 200 runs at a staggering strike rate of 256.41. In comparison, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek has been equally explosive but less consistent, scoring 129 runs at a strike rate of 186.96.

SRH’s spin pair have been tidy, claiming nine wickets at 25.44—far superior to the seamers’ 11 at 44.09. Beyond RR’s explosive top three, the middle order remains vulnerable, with Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer yet to fire. Their battle against Dubey and Shivang could prove decisive. SRH might also consider bringing in Praful Hinge in place of a senior Indian seamer.

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other 21 times in the IPL. SRH hold the edge with 12 wins, while RR have won nine matches.

Tim David, batter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No. 20 against Mumbai Indians (MI). 

David admitted to the offense and accepted the match referee's sanction.

Hardik Pandya, captain, MI, has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate. As this was his team’s first offense of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, he has been fined INR 12 lakhs.

The pitch in Hyderabad has been excellent for batting over the last three seasons. In the only game at the venue so far, Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen showed that batters can play their shots freely. However, there has also been some assistance for bowlers, as highlighted by Mohammed Shami. Given the venue’s history, teams are likely to prefer chasing.

There is no chance of rain in Hyderabad on Monday, but conditions will be hot, with temperatures hovering between 35°C and 37°C. The skies are expected to be clear, with slightly humid conditions.

Against the Rajasthan Royals, the SRH bowlers will face Sooryavanshi, who has shown no regard for reputation, taking on the likes of Josh Hazlewood and Jasprit Bumrah with confidence and utmost ease. With SRH’s bowling not at its best, Sooryavanshi will be eager to make an impact.

Hyderabad has been a batting-friendly venue, and if SRH’s bowlers fail to hit the right areas, they could be in for a long day with Sooryavanshi in jaw-dropping form. While SRH haven’t faced Sooryavanshi before, they will be well aware of the threat he poses if not dismissed early.

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have built their reputation this season on explosive starts, powered by their in-form opening pairs—‘TraviShek’ for SRH and ‘JaiSoorya’ for RR—making this clash a must-watch for fans. 

However, despite their firepower at the top, SRH have struggled for consistency, slipping to two consecutive defeats and finding themselves in seventh place with just two points. 

In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have been the team to beat, remaining unbeaten with four wins on the trot and sitting comfortably at the top of the table with eight points.

Hello and welcome to what promises to be a high-octane batting contest tonight as Sunrisers Hyderabad face Rajasthan Royals. Expect fireworks from the very start, with the spotlight firmly on the opening duels—Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal for RR, up against Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma for SRH.