SRH Outclass RR by 5 Wickets, Sooryavanshi’s Record Ton Goes in Vain

April 26, 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a commanding batting display to register a five-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter, successfully chasing down a formidable target of 229 with nine balls to spare. Despite a stunning century from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals fell short as Hyderabad executed the chase with precision and composure.

Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted an imposing 228/6 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s electrifying 103 off just 37 deliveries, a knock marked by fearless stroke play and clean hitting. He was ably supported by Dhruv Jurel, who contributed a fluent 51 from 35 balls. The duo forged a crucial 112-run partnership for the second wicket, setting a strong foundation. In the final overs, Donovan Ferreira added valuable late impetus with a brisk 33, pushing the total beyond the 220 mark. For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Eshan Malinga picked up two wickets, while Pat Cummins impressed with his disciplined bowling.

Gave it our all, but it just wasn’t our night.

We regroup and head to Chandigarh tomorrow 💪 pic.twitter.com/dhMmK3u3j6

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 25, 2026

Explosive Chase Seals the Contest

In reply, Sunrisers Hyderabad launched an aggressive pursuit of the target. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan dominated the Rajasthan bowling attack from the outset. Kishan played a blistering innings of 74 off 31 balls, while Abhishek complemented him with a quickfire 57 off 29 deliveries. Their dynamic partnership ensured Hyderabad maintained control of the chase and stayed ahead of the required rate.

Although Rajasthan Royals managed to claim wickets through Jofra Archer and Brijesh Sharma, who took two each, they struggled to contain the scoring. Hyderabad’s middle order showed maturity and composure, capitalizing on the strong start to guide the team to 229/5 in just 18.3 overs.
It was a match defined by exceptional batting performances from both sides, but Sunrisers Hyderabad’s superior execution in the chase ultimately secured them a memorable victory.