SRH vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad put on a batting masterclass, posting a huge total of 255/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The much-awaited IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad is taking place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 22, with both teams fighting for a crucial top-two finish alongside Gujarat Titans and a direct spot in Qualifier 1.
RCB currently lead the points table with 18 points and an impressive Net Run Rate of +1.065. A win tonight would officially seal the top spot and book their place in Qualifier 1. Even if they fall short by a small margin, their strong NRR could still keep them ahead. Meanwhile, SRH sit third with 16 points and an NRR of +0.350. For Hyderabad, this is a must-win game—and not just any win, but a dominant one if they want to break into the top two.
Over the years, SRH have enjoyed a slight advantage in this rivalry, leading the head-to-head record 14-12 in 27 IPL meetings. Their record at home has been especially strong, with six wins in nine matches against RCB in Hyderabad. However, earlier this season, Bengaluru had the upper hand as RCB comfortably chased down 202 against an SRH side missing Pat Cummins.
The match also promises some exciting player battles. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will aim to strike early against the dangerous opening duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, while Virat Kohli’s battle against Pat Cummins could be one of the biggest moments of the night. Another key contest to watch will be Heinrich Klaasen taking on RCB’s spin department led by Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma.
With Hyderabad’s pitch producing several high-scoring thrillers this season, fans can expect another run-fest under the lights. SRH have also been extremely strong in night games at home this year, making the toss and batting conditions even more important. The weather looks perfect for cricket, with clear skies and no rain expected.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Jordan Cox, Abhinandan Singh, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chauhan, Philip Salt, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Mangesh Yadav, Satvik Deswal, Richard Gleeson, Jacob Duffy.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (Captain), Shivang Kumar, Ishan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Prafull Hinge, Travis Head, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Kriansh Fulletra, Omkar Tarmale, RS Ambarish, Amit Kumar.
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