Ishan Kishan’s captaincy and team effort help SRH post 201/9, setting up a thrilling chase for RCB.
Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their innings at 201/9 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, posting a strong total in a high-octane IPL 2026 opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The innings was led by captain Ishan Kishan, who played a fiery knock earlier in the innings, while contributions from Aniket Verma (43 off 18) and Heinrich Klaasen (31 off 22) ensured SRH kept the scoreboard ticking. The lower order chipped in as well, with David Payne unbeaten on 6 off 5 balls and Jaydev Unadkat 4 off 3, adding 9 runs in the final overs.
RCB bowlers had their moments, with Romario Shepherd (3/54 in 4 overs) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/31 in 4 overs) picking up wickets, but the high scoring rate of 10.05 runs per over shows SRH’s dominance. Pace bowlers conceded 145 runs in 15 overs at 9.66 ER, while spin gave away 54 runs in 5 overs at 10.8 ER, highlighting the challenging conditions for the bowlers.
SRH’s strong total now sets up an exciting chase for RCB, who will need a solid start to keep up with the required run rate.
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- 28 March 2026 8:34 PM IST
Ishan Kishan Hits 55, Keeps SRH in the Game Against RCB
Ishan Kishan is in sensational form for SRH, scoring 55 runs off 28 balls with 7 fours and 2 sixes, anchoring a strong 72-run partnership with Heinrich Klaasen (23 off 18) in 43 balls. SRH are now 92/3, with a current run rate of 8.36, recovering well after losing three early wickets.
- 28 March 2026 8:31 PM IST
SRH are 92/3 in 11 overs
SRH are 92/3 in 11 overs, with a current run rate of 8.36. Ishan Kishan remains in commanding form, scoring 47 runs off 26 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes, while Heinrich Klaasen has added 22 runs off 17 balls, taking their partnership to 63 runs from 40 deliveries.
- 28 March 2026 8:28 PM IST
SRH have advanced to 87/3 in 10 overs
SRH have advanced to 87/3 in 10 overs, with a current run rate of 8.7. Ishan Kishan continues his aggressive form, scoring 45 runs off 24 balls including 5 fours and 2 sixes, while Heinrich Klaasen has contributed 19 runs off 13 balls, taking their partnership to 58 runs from 34 balls.
- 28 March 2026 8:21 PM IST
SRH have moved to 79/3 in 9 overs
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.
- 28 March 2026 8:17 PM IST
After 8 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 70/3
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.
- 28 March 2026 8:12 PM IST
After 7 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 54/3 with a current run rate of 7.71
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.
- 28 March 2026 8:06 PM IST
After 5.5 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad are 49/3,
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.
- 28 March 2026 8:02 PM IST
After 4.4 overs, SRH are struggling at 32/3 with a current run rate of 6.86.
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.
- 28 March 2026 7:59 PM IST
After 4.2 overs, SRH are struggling at 29/3 with a current run rate of 6.69.
- 28 March 2026 7:58 PM IST
After 4.1 overs, SRH are 29/2 with a current run rate of 6.96.
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.
