Sunrisers Hyderabad Triumphs Over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Thrilling IPL 2025 Match

In a gripping IPL 2025 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad triumphed over Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs. Ishan Kishan's explosive 94 runs and Eshan Malinga's pivotal bowling performance turned the game in SRH's favor. Pat Cummins led the team to their fifth victory of the season. Discover the match highlights, key performances, and more in this detailed recap.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 24, 2025, 00:23 IST

Match Overview

In a thrilling encounter during IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a dramatic victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Chasing a daunting target of 232 runs, RCB appeared to be on track until the 14th over, thanks to solid performances from Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Jitesh Sharma. However, the tide turned dramatically when Nitish Kumar Reddy bowled a crucial 15th over. The real game-changer was Eshan Malinga, who delivered an exceptional 16th over, taking two wickets and executing a run-out. His precise yorkers and reverse swing dismantled RCB's batting lineup, leading to a collapse where they lost their last seven wickets for a mere 16 runs.

Match Result

Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious by 42 runs, showcasing a remarkable team effort under the captaincy of Pat Cummins. This win marked their fifth triumph in IPL 2025.

Scoring Summary

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 231 runs in 20 overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 189 runs in 19.5 overs

Top Scorer

Ishan Kishan was the standout performer, scoring 94 runs off just 48 deliveries against RCB. His explosive innings included 5 sixes and 7 fours, making him the highest run-scorer of the match.

Bowling Highlights

Pat Cummins was the leading bowler, claiming 3 wickets for only 28 runs in his four overs against RCB, solidifying his team's defense.

Most Sixes

Phil Salt showcased his power-hitting skills by hitting five sixes during the match against SRH.

Player of the Match

Ishan Kishan was awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding performance, significantly impacting the game's momentum with his aggressive batting, which helped SRH surpass the 231-run mark.