IPL 2026, RR vs SRH LIVE: Klaasen Departs, SRH 170/4 After 17 Overs
For SRH, the challenge will be to deliver a complete performance against a side that has scarcely put a foot wrong
The Royals have been the standout side this season, ticking almost every box with authority. Four commanding wins in as many games have underlined their dominance, powered by a destructive top order and a vastly improved bowling attack.
At the heart of their success is the explosive opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who have consistently dismantled opposition attacks in the Powerplay.
In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad have blown hot and cold, struggling for consistency despite flashes of brilliance. Having lost three of their four games, the former champions sit on the sixth spot.
Their game plan remains the same as they continue to rely on the explosive duo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma for brisk starts, but both have been inconsistent.
Stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan has also fizzled out after his opening-match knock.
Much of the scoring burden has fallen on Heinrich Klaasen, whose 184 runs from four innings have kept SRH competitive in patches.
For SRH, the challenge will be to deliver a complete performance against a side that has scarcely put a foot wrong. Early wickets and a collective bowling effort will be crucial if they are to disrupt RR's rhythm.
Live Updates
- 13 April 2026 8:55 PM IST
Dangerous Klaasen gone for 40
Sunrisers Hyderabad lose Heinrich Klaasen for 40 off 26 balls, with Tushar Deshpande picking up the wicket, as they move to 162/4 after 15 overs.
- 13 April 2026 8:47 PM IST
150 up for SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad bring up the 150-run mark in the 15th over, reaching 153/3 in 14.5 overs.
- 13 April 2026 8:39 PM IST
Skipper gone for 91
Sunrisers Hyderabad suffer a big setback as Ishan Kishan departs for a brilliant 91 off 44 balls, with the score at 143/3 in 13.2 overs.
- 13 April 2026 8:36 PM IST
Ishan Kishan leading from the front
Sunrisers Hyderabad surge to 140/2 in 13 overs, with captain Ishan Kishan leading the charge on 91 off 43 balls, still unbeaten.
- 13 April 2026 8:25 PM IST
Big over for SRH
A big over for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they smash 21 runs, racing to 110/2 in 11 overs and shifting the momentum.
- 13 April 2026 8:03 PM IST
Head gone
Sunrisers Hyderabad lose their second wicket as Travis Head departs for 18 off 18 balls, with Riyan Parag picking up the wicket. SRH are 55/2 in 6.5 overs.
- 13 April 2026 8:00 PM IST
Powerplay done
Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 51/1 at the end of the powerplay, recovering well after the early wicket.
- 13 April 2026 7:55 PM IST
Sunrisers Hyderabad move to 40/1 after 5 overs, picking up the scoring rate after a slow start.
- 13 April 2026 7:47 PM IST
16/1 in 3 overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad reach 16/1 after 3 overs, with a low run rate and pressure building after the early wicket.
- 13 April 2026 7:32 PM IST
Abhishek gone for 0
Sunrisers Hyderabad suffer an early blow as Abhishek Sharma is dismissed for a duck on the very first ball, with Jofra Archer striking instantly. SRH are 0/1 in 0.1 overs.
