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14/4/2026, 11:23:13 am

SRH vs RR Match Report IPL 2026: SRH Win by 57 Runs, Praful Hinge & Sakib Hussain Star in Hyderabad

SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Match Report: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs. Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain shine with 4 wickets each as RR collapse to 159.

SRH vs RR Match Report – IPL 2026

The 21st match of the Indian Premier League 2026 saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 57 runs in a dominant performance at Hyderabad.

SRH posted 216/6, and in reply, RR were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs.

🔥 Match Summary

This match turned into a one-sided contest early on. RR’s batting lineup collapsed dramatically, and despite a small fightback, they never came close to chasing the target.

🏏 SRH Batting – Key Players & Real Stats

⭐ Ishan Kishan

  • Captain’s knock played a crucial role
  • Led from the front in building the total of 216/6

⚡ Middle Order Contribution

  • SRH got strong support across the batting lineup
  • Maintained a high run rate throughout the innings

👉 Team Total: 216/6 (20 overs)

💥 RR Bowling – What Went Wrong

  • Failed to stop SRH in the middle and death overs
  • Could not pick wickets consistently
  • Allowed SRH to cross the 200+ mark comfortably

🔄 RR Batting – Key Players & Stats

⭐ Donovan Ferreira

  • 69 runs (44 balls)
  • Played a counter-attacking innings under pressure

⚡ Ravindra Jadeja

  • 45 runs (32 balls)
  • Tried to stabilize innings after the collapse

👉 RR’s innings highlight:

  • Team was 9/5 in just 3 overs – one of the worst collapses
  • Eventually, all out for 159

🎯 SRH Bowling – Key Players & Match-Winning Stats

🔥 Praful Hinge

  • 4 wickets (on debut)
  • Took 3 wickets in one over – game-changing spell

🔥 Sakib Hussain

  • 4 wickets
  • Destroyed the RR middle order and ended the chase

👉 Both debutants combined for 8 wickets, a rare IPL achievement

📊 Key Turning Points (Cricbuzz Insights)

  1. RR collapses to 9/5 in 3 overs – match almost over early
  2. Praful Hinge’s 3-wicket over – historic moment
  3. Ferreira–Jadeja partnership – brief comeback
  4. Sakib Hussain’s breakthrough sealed the game

⭐ Player of the Match

  • Praful Hinge For his sensational 4-wicket haul on debut

📈 Match Stats Snapshot

  • SRH: 216/6 (20 overs)
  • RR: 159 all out (19 overs)
  • Result: SRH won by 57 runs
  • Top Scorer (RR): Donovan Ferreira – 63 (41)
  • Best Bowlers:
    • Praful Hinge – 4 wickets
    • Sakib Hussain – 4 wickets

🧠 Final Thoughts

This match was all about dominance from Sunrisers Hyderabad. A strong total backed by a sensational bowling performance—especially from two debutants—made it a memorable win.

For the Rajasthan Royals, the biggest concern is their top-order collapse. Losing 5 wickets under 10 runs is something they must urgently fix if they want to stay competitive in IPL 2026.

SRH, on the other hand, have found new match-winners, and this victory could be a turning point in their season.