Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a dominant batting display to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs in a high-scoring Indian Premier League 2025 encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Sunrisers Hyderabad piled up a massive 231/6 in 20 overs before restricting Bengaluru to 189, sealing an emphatic victory in one of the most entertaining matches of the season.
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Match Scorecard
Sunrisers Hyderabad – 231/6 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 34 | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| Travis Head | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| Ishan Kishan* | 94 | 48 | 7 | 5 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 24 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Aniket Verma | 26 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Nitish Reddy | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Abhinav Manohar | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Cummins* | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Top Bowlers (RCB)
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 1 wicket
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Suyash Sharma – 1 wicket
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Krunal Pandya – 1 wicket
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Romario Shepherd – 2 wickets
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chase
RCB struggled to keep pace with the required run rate after losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite a few fighting knocks in the middle order, the Bengaluru side could only manage 189 runs, falling 42 runs short of the target.
SRH bowlers maintained pressure throughout the innings, with disciplined death bowling proving decisive.
Ishan Kishan Steals the Show
The standout performer of the night was Ishan Kishan, who smashed an unbeaten 94 off just 48 balls. His explosive innings featured elegant strokeplay and crucial boundaries during the middle overs, helping Hyderabad cross the 230-run mark.
Support also came from Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, both of whom accelerated the innings with aggressive batting.
Match Impact
The victory strengthened Sunrisers Hyderabad’s momentum in the tournament, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru were left searching for answers after conceding another huge total. The result also influenced the IPL playoff race and points table standings.
