RCB vs Sunrises Hydrabad — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • RCB won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, RCB took on Sunrises Hydrabad on May 26, 2026, 12:57 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: RCB won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 404 runs and 13 wickets fall between Sunrises Hydrabad (201/9 in 20.0 overs) and RCB (203/4 in 15.4 overs).
2. Sunrises Hydrabad Innings Breakdown (201/9)
Batting in the first innings, Sunrises Hydrabad finished on 201/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sunrises Hydrabad accumulated 49 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Kishan spearheaded the batting effort with 80 runs off 38 balls (including 8 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 210.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Verma, who contributed 43 runs off 18 deliveries, while Klaasen added 31 (22b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Duffy led the bowling figures with 3/22 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.50), assisted by Shephard (3/54 in 4.0 overs).
3. RCB Chase & Second Innings Summary (203/4)
Pursuing a target of 202 runs for victory, RCB recorded 203/4 in 15.4 overs at a scoring rate of 12.96 runs per over. Kohli anchored the chase for RCB with 69 runs from 38 balls (5 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 181.6), alongside Padikkal who chipped in with 61 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Payne delivered a key spell of 2/35 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.67, while Unkhat finished with 1/29 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Padikkal and Kohli (RCB), who combined for 101 runs off 45 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 13 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Salt making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Kishan (Sunrises Hydrabad) topped the match rankings with 123.0 total points, followed closely by Duffy (115.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Padikkal.