Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a strong 57 run win over Rajasthan Royals in the 21st match of IPL 2026. The result ended RR’s unbeaten run this season. Rajasthan Royals had started with four consecutive wins before this defeat.
Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 216 runs in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan led the innings with a solid knock of 91 runs.
In response, Rajasthan Royals struggled to keep up with the target. The team was bowled out for 159 runs in 19 overs. Early setbacks in the innings made it difficult for them to stay in the contest.
The turning point came during the chase when SRH debutant Praful Hinge made an immediate impact. He picked up three wickets in his first over. The early breakthroughs shifted the momentum firmly towards Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Praful Hinge dismissed Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Dwayne Pretorius in quick succession. This collapse put Rajasthan Royals under pressure. The team failed to recover after losing key wickets early in the innings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a balanced performance with both bat and ball. Their batting unit set a challenging total, while the bowlers maintained control. The early wickets played a crucial role in shaping the outcome.
Praful Hinge’s debut spell proved decisive in the match. Rajasthan Royals’ top order collapse remained their biggest concern. Sunrisers Hyderabad maintained control throughout and secured a comfortable victory.
Rajasthan Royals will look to improve their batting approach in upcoming matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, will gain confidence from this strong all round display. The result adds momentum to their campaign.
