RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 Live: SRH 79/3
SRH have moved to 79/3 in 9 overs, maintaining a current run rate of 8.78. Ishan Kishan is playing aggressively, scoring 38 runs off 19 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes, while Heinrich Klaasen has added 18 runs off 12 balls, putting together a 50-run partnership from 28 balls.
Romario Shepherd has conceded 16 runs in his over, and Abhinandan Singh has given away 25 runs in 2 overs, struggling to contain the batsmen. Jacob Duffy remains the key threat for RCB, having taken 3 wickets for 22 runs so far.
SRH has scored 50 runs in the last five overs for the loss of just 1 wicket, and with Kishan and Klaasen at the crease, they are looking to consolidate and accelerate the innings further.
After 8 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 70/3, with a current run rate of 8.75. Ishan Kishan has been in fine form, scoring 30 runs off 14 balls with 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 214.29. Heinrich Klaasen has supported well at the other end, contributing 17 runs off 11 balls, helping build a crucial partnership of 41 runs from 22 balls.
After 7 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 54/3 with a current run rate of 7.71. Ishan Kishan continues to dominate the innings, scoring 25 runs off 12 balls with 2 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 208.33. Heinrich Klaasen has added some stability at the other end with 6 runs off 7 balls, helping form a partnership of 25 runs from 16 deliveries.
Jacob Duffy remains RCB’s key wicket-taker, claiming 3 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs at an economy of 5.50. The last five overs have seen SRH score 37 runs but lose 3 wickets, showing the pressure RCB’s bowlers are maintaining.
With three wickets down, SRH will now rely on the Kishan-Klaasen partnership to rebuild their innings and set up a competitive total, while RCB look to capitalize on early breakthroughs.
After 5.5 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 49/3, recovering slightly from a shaky start. Ishan Kishan has been the standout performer so far, scoring a blistering 23 runs off just 9 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes, striking at an impressive rate of 255.56. He has been well-supported by Heinrich Klaasen, who is on 3 runs from 3 balls.
Batsmen: Ishan Kishan* 6(3) with 1 four, Heinrich Klaasen 3(2)
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy* 2.4-0-16-3, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2-0-15-0
Nitish Kumar Reddy was dismissed for 1 run, caught by Abhinandan Singh off Jacob Duffy, giving RCB an early breakthrough.
The current partnership between Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen has added 3 runs from 2 balls, as SRH looks to steady their innings after losing three wickets quickly. RCB’s bowlers are maintaining pressure, making the next few overs critical for the batting side.
After 4.2 overs, SRH are struggling at 29/3 with a current run rate of 6.69.
Nitish Kumar Reddy* 1(5), Ishan Kishan 6(3) with 1 four
Bowlers: Jacob Duffy* 2.1-0-13-2 (ECO 6.00), Bhuvneshwar Kumar 2-0-15-0 (ECO 7.50)
Travis Head was dismissed for 11(9), caught by Phil Salt off Jacob Duffy, giving RCB their second breakthrough.
Earlier, Abhishek Sharma fell for 7(8), also off Jacob Duffy.
Abhishek Sharma, who had scored 7 off 8 balls, was the first to fall. He was caught by Jitesh Sharma off Jacob Duffy, giving RCB an early breakthrough and leaving SRH under pressure in the powerplay.
Batsmen: Travis Head 7(5) with 1 four, Abhishek Sharma 7(7) with 1 six
Bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1-0-9-2 (Economy 9.00)
Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a steady start against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
At the end of the first over, SRH are 7 without loss with a current run rate of 7 runs per over. Opening batter Travis Head is on 1 run from 2 balls, while Abhishek Sharma has scored 6 from 4 deliveries.