SRH vs RCB, IPL 2026, 22nd May Match 67: Sunrisers Hyderabad Smash Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Run-Fest at Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting Blitz: 255/4 in 20 Overs

Sunrisers Hyderabad came out with fearless intent and never allowed RCB’s bowling attack to settle.

Abhishek Sharma’s Explosive Start

Abhishek Sharma provided the perfect launchpad with a excellent knock of 56 runs from just 22 balls.

His innings included:

4 boundaries
5 sixes
Strike Rate: 254.54

He attacked from the very first over and put immediate pressure on RCB bowlers.

Travis Head Adds Firepower

Travis Head continued the aggressive momentum with a quick 26 off 16 balls, smashing:

5 fours

The opening duo powered SRH to a rapid start in powerplay before Head fell to Rasikh Salam.

Ishan Kishan Anchors the innings

After the quick start, Ishan Kishan took complete control.

The wicketkeeper-batter played a magnificent innings of 79 off 46 balls, balancing aggression with smart placement.

Highlights:

8 fours
3 sixes
Strike Rate: 171.73

He kept the scoreboard moving and ensured SRH never lost momentum.

Klaasen & Nitish Deliver the Death Overs Destruction
Heinrich Klaasen’s Brutal Assault

Klaasen was at his destructive best, hammering 51 off just 24 balls.

His innings featured:

2 fours
5 huge sixes
Strike Rate: 212.50
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Finishing Touch

Nitish Kumar Reddy added the perfect finishing blow with 29 off just 12 balls*, smashing:

3 sixes
Strike Rate: 241.66

Together, they transformed a big total into a terrifying one.

RCB Bowling Nightmare

It was a rough evening for Bengaluru’s bowlers.

Bowling figures:

Rasikh Salam: 2/52
Suyash Sharma: 1/36
Krunal Pandya: 1/24

Expensive spells:

Josh Hazlewood: 55 runs
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 51 runs
Romario Shepherd: 37 runs

RCB also gifted 14 wides, which made matters worse.

RCB Chase: Strong Start, No Finish

Chasing a record 256, Royal Challengers Bengaluru started aggressively.

Venkatesh Iyer’s Counterattack

Venkatesh Iyer came out blazing with 44 off just 19 balls, smashing:

4 fours
4 sixes

For a brief moment, RCB looked dangerous.

Virat Kohli Falls Early

RCB fans were stunned when Virat Kohli managed only 15 off 11 balls, falling to Sakib Hussain.

That wicket shifted momentum back to SRH.

Rajat Patidar Fights Hard

Captain Rajat Patidar tried to keep the chase alive with a solid 56 off 39 balls, including:

6 fours
1 six
Krunal Pandya’s Resistance

Krunal remained unbeaten with 41 off 31, but the required run rate kept climbing.

Tim David added a quick 15 off 7*, but the target was simply too big.

RCB finished at:

200/4 in 20 overs

SRH Bowling Delivers Under Pressure

Even while defending a huge score, SRH bowlers stayed disciplined.

Best performers:

Eshan Malinga: 2/33
Sakib Hussain: 1/31
Travis Head: 1/7

Pat Cummins didn’t take wickets but maintained leadership under pressure.

Match Turning Point

The decisive moment came during SRH’s middle and death overs.

The combination of:

Ishan Kishan’s control
Klaasen’s explosive six-hitting
Nitish’s late fireworks

pushed the total beyond RCB’s realistic reach.

Key Match Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad

255/4 in 20 overs
Run Rate: 12.75

Top scorers:

Ishan Kishan: 79 (46)
Abhishek Sharma: 56 (22)
Heinrich Klaasen: 51 (24)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

200/4 in 20 overs
Run Rate: 10.00

Top scorers:

Rajat Patidar: 56 (39)
Venkatesh Iyer: 44 (19)
Krunal Pandya: 41* (31)
Final Verdict

This was vintage Sunrisers Hyderabad destruction.

Everything clicked:

✅ Explosive powerplay batting
✅ Massive middle-over acceleration
✅ Brutal death-over finishing
✅ Controlled bowling defense

For RCB, chasing 256 was always going to be a mountain, and despite flashes of brilliance, they never truly threatened.

Sunrisers Hyderabad sent a strong warning to the rest of IPL 2026 with this dominant allround masterclass.