Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challangers Benguluru — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • It's a tie
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Sunrisers Hyderabad took on Royal Challangers Benguluru on May 13, 2026, 07:02 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: It's a tie. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 354 runs and 16 wickets fall between Sunrisers Hyderabad (177/7 in 20.0 overs) and Royal Challangers Benguluru (177/9 in 20.0 overs).
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings Breakdown (177/7)
Batting in the first innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad finished on 177/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 8.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad accumulated 36 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Ishan Kishan spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 37 balls (including 4 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 137.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Nitish Kumar Reddy, who contributed 50 runs off 38 deliveries, while Aniket Verma added 23 (11b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 0, byes: 3, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Bhuvenashwar Kumar led the bowling figures with 3/25 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.25), assisted by Josh Hazelwood (2/35 in 4.0 overs).
3. Royal Challangers Benguluru Chase & Second Innings Summary (177/9)
Pursuing a target of 178 runs for victory, Royal Challangers Benguluru recorded 177/9 in 20.0 overs at a scoring rate of 8.85 runs per over. Jacob Bethell anchored the chase for Royal Challangers Benguluru with 92 runs from 58 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 158.6), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 26 off 12 balls. Defending the total, Harshal Patel delivered a key spell of 3/41 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.25, while Harsh Dube finished with 2/24 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad), who combined for 71 runs off 52 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Jitesh Sharma 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—Jacob Bethell (Royal Challangers Benguluru) topped the match rankings with 133.0 total points, followed closely by Nitish Kumar Reddy (131.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Nitish Kumar Reddy.