SUNRISES HYDERABAD vs RAJASTHAN ROYALS — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • SUNRISES HYDERABAD won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, SUNRISES HYDERABAD took on RAJASTHAN ROYALS on Feb 26, 2025, 12:32 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: SUNRISES HYDERABAD won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 249 runs and 14 wickets fall between RAJASTHAN ROYALS (123/9 in 20.0 overs) and SUNRISES HYDERABAD (126/5 in 16.5 overs).
2. RAJASTHAN ROYALS Innings Breakdown (123/9)
Batting in the first innings, RAJASTHAN ROYALS finished on 123/9 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, RAJASTHAN ROYALS accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. NITISH RANA spearheaded the batting effort with 51 runs off 44 balls (including 6 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 115.9). Valuable middle-order support came from SANJU SAMSON , who contributed 34 runs off 19 deliveries, while SHIMRON HETMYER added 11 (7b). With the ball in the first innings, SHAMI led the bowling figures with 3/21 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.25), assisted by BRYDON CARSE (3/26 in 4.0 overs).
3. SUNRISES HYDERABAD Chase & Second Innings Summary (126/5)
Pursuing a target of 124 runs for victory, SUNRISES HYDERABAD recorded 126/5 in 16.5 overs at a scoring rate of 7.49 runs per over. ISHAN KISHAN anchored the chase for SUNRISES HYDERABAD with 50 runs from 38 balls (3 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 131.6), alongside TRAVIS HEAD who chipped in with 36 off 19 balls. Defending the total, MAHESH THEEKSHANA delivered a key spell of 3/11 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.75, while FAZAL HAQ FAROOQI finished with 1/32 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by TRAVIS HEAD and ABHISHEK SHARMA (SUNRISES HYDERABAD ), who combined for 53 runs off 33 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with PAT CUMMINS 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—SHAMI (SUNRISES HYDERABAD ) topped the match rankings with 131.0 total points, followed closely by BRYDON CARSE (129.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to SHAMI.