RCB vs SRH — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL (Book Cricket) 2026 • SRH won the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of IPL (Book Cricket) 2026, RCB took on SRH on May 23, 2026, 05:53 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: SRH won the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 187 runs and 12 wickets fall between SRH (96/4 in 5.0 overs) and RCB (91/8 in 5.0 overs).
2. SRH Innings Breakdown (96/4)
Batting in the first innings, SRH finished on 96/4 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 19.20 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, SRH accumulated 96 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Abhishek Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 44 runs off 14 balls (including 3 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 314.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Ishan Kishan, who contributed 30 runs off 9 deliveries, while Henrich Klassen added 9 (4b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar led the bowling figures with 2/12 in 1.0 overs (economy 12.00), assisted by Krunal Pandya (1/18 in 1.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (91/8)
Pursuing a target of 97 runs for victory, RCB recorded 91/8 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 18.20 runs per over. Tim David anchored the chase for RCB with 27 runs from 8 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 337.5), alongside Krunal Pandya who chipped in with 26 off 7 balls. Defending the total, David Payne delivered a key spell of 3/18 across 1.0 overs at an economy rate of 18.00, while Harshal Patel finished with 2/13 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma (SRH), who combined for 61 runs off 18 balls. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—David Payne (SRH) topped the match rankings with 71.0 total points, followed closely by Abhishek Sharma (70.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to David Payne.