Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) continued their dominance over Rajasthan Royals (RR) this IPL season, securing a comprehensive 7-wicket victory at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. This win marked a double over RR for SRH, having defeated them earlier in the tournament.
Match Summary
Opting to bat first, Rajasthan Royals managed to post a competitive total of 166 for 7 in their 20 overs. Captain Sanju Samson top-scored with a gritty 68 off 48 balls, while Shimron Hetmyer provided a late flourish with 34 off 22. For SRH, Pat Cummins was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 for 28, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with 2 wickets.
In reply, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down the target with ease, reaching 167 for 3 in just 17.3 overs. Travis Head played a sensational knock, remaining unbeaten on 89 off 54 balls, laced with 9 fours and 4 sixes. He was well supported by Abhishek Sharma, who scored 45 off 32, and Rahul Tripathi, who made a quickfire 28 off 18. RR's bowlers struggled to contain the SRH batters, with only Yuzvendra Chahal managing to pick up a couple of wickets.
Key Performances
- Travis Head (SRH): 89* off 54, Player of the Match
- Sanju Samson (RR): 68 off 48
- Pat Cummins (SRH): 3/28 in 4 overs
Turning Point
The match swung decisively in SRH's favor during the powerplay, where they raced to 58 for 1, putting RR on the back foot. Head's aggressive batting from the outset ensured the required rate never climbed.
Post-Match Reactions
SRH captain Pat Cummins praised his team's all-round performance, saying, "It was a complete performance. The bowlers set it up, and Travis finished it off beautifully." RR skipper Sanju Samson admitted his team fell short, stating, "We were about 20 runs short. Our bowlers couldn't execute plans well."
With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad strengthened their position in the IPL 2026 standings, while Rajasthan Royals will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
