Sunrisers Hyderabad Triumphs Over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

SRH Celebrates Victory Against RR

After securing a victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Ishan Kishan expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his bowlers. He particularly highlighted the contributions of debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who replaced seasoned players Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat.

The match at Uppal Stadium showcased a dominant display from the pacers. Ishan Kishan led the charge with an impressive 91 runs, while debutants Praful and Sakib made history by each taking four wickets on their first outing. This win ended RR's four-match winning streak, marking SRH's second victory, bringing their record to two wins and three losses. Despite the loss, RR remains at the top of the league table, while SRH has climbed to fourth place.

Ishan Kishan Praises Bowlers

In the post-match presentation, Ishan Kishan expressed his delight, stating, "I am very pleased with this win. We achieved what we aimed for from our bowlers, allowing them the freedom to execute their plans. The credit goes to them. Regarding the debutants, their hunger and motivation were evident. They worked diligently with bowling coach Varun Aaron and engaged with experienced players. It was essential to give them a chance at their home ground, and it proved to be the right decision today."

Support for Struggling Abhishek Sharma

Ishan also extended his support to opener Abhishek Sharma, who has faced challenges this IPL season, recording two ducks and bringing his total to seven for the year, a record for an Indian player. With only 129 runs in five matches, including a fifty and a quick 48 against KKR, Ishan remarked, "Abhishek's style can lead to occasional dismissals. Our role is to help him play freely and take the innings deep. He will be motivated for the next game."

Match Overview

In the match, SRH batted first, scoring 216 runs for the loss of six wickets, with Ishan Kishan's 91 off 44 balls, supported by Heinrich Klaasen's 40 off 26 balls and Nitish Kumar Reddy's 28 off 13 balls.

During RR's chase of 217 runs, they faced a disastrous start, losing five wickets for just nine runs in the first over, thanks to debutant Praful's impressive bowling (4 wickets for 34 runs in four overs). Although Donovan Ferreira (69 off 44 balls) and Ravindra Jadeja (45 off 32 balls) managed to form a partnership to improve the net run rate, RR was ultimately bowled out for 159, with Sakib contributing with figures of 4 wickets for 24 runs.