Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pulled out one of the most explosive matches of IPL 2026 SRH chased down a massive target of 229 runs with five wickets in hand at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Despite the young star’s sensational century Vaibhav SuryavanshiRajasthan could not defend as a whole Ishan Kishi and Abhishek Sharma He took Hyderabad to a stunning victory in just 18.3 overs.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lights up Jaipur with a breathtaking century
Rajasthan Royals got off to a mixed start after claiming to bat first Yashasvi Jaiswal Departed early for just 10 runs off 8 balls. However, what followed was Suryavanshi’s breathtaking power hitting display which completely changed the momentum of the innings.
Young scored a sensational 103 off just 37 deliveries, hitting 5 fours and an incredible 12 sixes. His fearless batting left the Sunrisers bowlers scrambling for answers and Rajasthan took complete control of the innings.
Dhruv Jurel He played an excellent supporting role with a well-constructed 51 off 35 balls, including 8 boundaries and a six. The duo had built a strong platform earlier Donovan Ferreira A quickfire 33 off just 16 balls with 3 fours and 3 sixes added the final fireworks. Rajasthan eventually posted a massive 228/6 in the 20th over, which looked more than competitive on the Jaipur surface.
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Eshan Malinga He was the most effective bowler with 2 wickets for 38 runs Pat Cummins Impressed with his control, conceding just 27 runs in four overs and picking up one wicket.
Sunrisers Hyderabad respond with fearless intent
In reply, Sunrisers Hyderabad came out with open attacking intent. Although Head of Travis fell early for just 6, Abhishek ensured there was no slowing down. He smashed 57 off 29 balls, hitting 11 fours and a six to put immediate pressure on the Royals bowlers. Kishan then took over the chase with a stunning knock of 74 off just 31 balls. His batting was full of graceful swing and brute power as he hit 11 fours and 3 sixes. His partnership with Abhishek completely changed the game in favor of Hyderabad.
Even after conceding both set shots, Heinrich Klaasen He kept things under control with 29 off 24 Nitish Kumar Reddy He played his role as a finisher brilliantly, smashing 36 off 18 balls with 3 sixes. Salil Arora then added the finishing touches with an unbeaten 8 off 3 deliveries as SRH crossed the line at 229/5 in 18.3 overs.
Jofra Archer He was the standout performer with the ball for Rajasthan, claiming 2 wickets for 34 runs and briefly giving his side hope. Brijesh Sharma also took two wickets but the rest of the bowling attack struggled badly under pressure.
Nandre Burger, Tushar Deshpandeand Ravindra Jadeja Hyderabad’s aggressive batting line-up failed to contain the flow of runs as they continued to attack from start to finish. In the end, it was a painful defeat for Rajasthan Royals, especially after Sooryavanshi’s extraordinary century.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
The last few overs while bowling won SRH the game. There is no rush to chase anything. Ishan Kishan, Abhisehk Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy made the chase of 229 look easier than it was.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 25, 2026
Ishan Kishan is what Tilak Varma dreamed of.
Currently the best number 3 batsman in India. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/K12i3BpBtv
– Soman. (@Shreyasian96) April 25, 2026
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, terrific innings and finished the game 🎯, today will surely be known for poor play, both day game and night game! RR is messed up! #RRvsSRH #IPL2026pic.twitter.com/eZ5vOH7zpr
– Cricket IQ (@S17Anurag) April 25, 2026
24 TOP FIFTY DISCOUNTS FOR ISHAN KISHAN.
– What a hit from Ishan Kishan in a big run.🥶 pic.twitter.com/geuWeaGq7h
— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) April 25, 2026
Ishan kishan was on fire today after making 74 off just 31 balls 🔥#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RRvSRHpic.twitter.com/PCcdiepjXd
— CricketPulse (@Sadkayani24599) April 25, 2026
Ishan Kishan scored 74 runs off just 31 balls against RR today 🔥
Fours: 11 Sixes: 3 SR: 239#IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/afXj0Q3HOD
— Ayush Cricket (@AyushCricket32) April 25, 2026
Harbhajan Singh can’t stop praising Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s talent.
If Sooryavanshi can hit bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins for sixes, shouldn’t he be picked for India’s white ball team? pic.twitter.com/fq8YC0kgVd
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom) April 25, 2026
Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi even human? His 100 came in 36 balls, a slower ball than his 100 last year!
For a second I thought he was going to go for 200 but…#RRvsSRH #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/2R0mpriMEn— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) April 25, 2026
Not just one or two, 3rd FIFTY by Abhishek Sharma #IPL season 🔥🥵 Sequence redefined 💯 #RRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/dZEsteppum https://t.co/1fDeEwHzHR
— Aware Indian (@Aware_Indian7) April 25, 2026
We are starting to think that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is not just a very lucky kid!
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) April 25, 2026
What a day to take a break from the IPL! 🫣🫣. This must surely be the highest scoring day in the history of IPL.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 25, 2026
Big win for SRH in Jaipur 🙌👏💪#RRvsSRH #IPL2026 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/VGm8v7BakH
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 25, 2026
