Sunrisers Hyderabad Triumph Over Rajasthan Royals in Thrilling IPL Clash

In an exhilarating IPL match, Sunrisers Hyderabad triumphed over Rajasthan Royals by five wickets, despite a remarkable century from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The Royals set a challenging target of 229 runs, but SRH, led by Ishan Kishan's explosive 74, chased it down with nine balls to spare. This match showcased thrilling performances from both teams, making it a memorable encounter in the IPL 2026 season.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 26, 2026, 12:46 IST

Match Summary: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals

Jaipur: In a thrilling IPL encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious against Rajasthan Royals by five wickets on Saturday, despite a stellar century from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Sooryavanshi delivered an impressive performance, scoring 103 runs off just 37 balls, marking his second IPL century. His efforts helped Rajasthan Royals set a formidable total of 228 runs for six wickets after being invited to bat first.

He received notable support from Dhruv Jurel, who contributed a quickfire 51 runs off 35 balls, forming a crucial partnership of 112 runs for the second wicket. In the final overs, Donovan Ferreira added 33 runs, propelling RR past the 200-run threshold.

However, Sunrisers Hyderabad successfully chased down the target of 229 with nine balls remaining. Ishan Kishan was the standout performer for SRH, scoring 74 runs off 31 deliveries, while Abhishek Sharma added 57 runs off 29 balls, leading the team to a total of 229 for 5 in just 18.3 overs.

Brief Scores:

Rajasthan Royals: 228/6 in 20 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 103, Dhruv Jurel 51; Pat Cummins 1/27, Eshan Malinga 2/38).

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 229 for 5 in 18.3 overs (Ishan Kishan 74, Abhishek Sharma 57; Jofra Archer 2/34, Brijesh Sharma 2/44).