IPL 2026: Hyderabad ride batting fireworks to overpower RCB; Virat Kohli's team enter Qualifier 1 despite defeat

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday. However, despite winning this match, Hyderabad will not be able to play in Qualifier 1. RCB, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad all have 18 points each.

What happened during the match?

Powered by Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting (56), Ishan Kishan's fearless innings (79), and Heinrich Klaasen's powerful hitting (51), Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a massive total of 255 runs for the loss of four wickets against defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.

In reply, RCB could only manage to score 200 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. However, despite the defeat, RCB remains at the top of the points table. Both Hyderabad and Bangalore currently have 18 points each. In the first Qualifier, RCB will face the Gujarat Titans. This match is scheduled to be played in Dharamshala on May 26.