Sunrisers Hyderabad Chase 229 to Beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 Wickets in IPL 2026 Thriller

In another high-scoring clash in the Indian Premier League 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a fantastic chase to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets with 9 balls to spare on April 25, 2026.

The match, played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, turned into a run-fest with both teams crossing the 220-run mark.

Match Summary: SRH vs RR (Match 36 – April 25, 2026)

• Rajasthan Royals: 228/6 (20 overs)
• Sunrisers Hyderabad: 229/5 (18.3 overs)
• Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets
• Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan (74 off 31)

Rajasthan Royals Batting Explosion

Rajasthan Royals posted a massive total thanks to a sensational knock:

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 103 (37 balls) 🚀
  • Third-fastest century in IPL history
• Strong support from the middle order helped RR reach 228/6

One of the most explosive innings of IPL 2026.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Record Chase

Despite the huge target, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased it down brilliantly:

• Ishan Kishan – 74 (31 balls) ⭐
• Abhishek Sharma – 57 (29 balls)

The duo built a 132-run opening partnership, setting the foundation for victory.

This is the fourth-highest successful run chase in IPL history.

Key Match Highlights

• SRH chased 229 with ease
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a 37-ball century
• Ishan Kishan’s explosive 74 earned Player of the Match
• 132-run partnership between Kishan & Abhishek
• One of the highest-scoring games in IPL 2026

Head-to-Head & Standings Impact

• SRH now leads RR 13–9 in overall IPL meetings
• SRH completed a league double over RR in 2026
• Sunrisers move into the Top 3 with 10 points
• Rajasthan Royals drop behind on net run rate

Upcoming Matches

• RR vs Punjab Kings – April 28, 2026
• SRH vs Mumbai Indians – April 29, 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a clinical and fearless chase to overcome a massive total set by Rajasthan Royals. With explosive batting and strong partnerships, SRH continues to rise as a serious contender in IPL 2026.