On going Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) continues to deliver high-octane drama and the 67th match of the season was no exception. It was played under the bright lights of Hyderabad on FridaySunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hosted Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-stakes encounter that left the home crowd in absolute euphoria. In a phenomenal display of modern T20 batting, SRH completely nullified the RCB bowling attack before sealing a highly convincing 55-run victory in the final league stage game of the season.
Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma staged a major revolt against RCB
Electing to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered an absolute batting masterclass, posting a mammoth total of 255/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The tone was set early by the dynamic opener Abhishek Sharmahitting 56 off just 22 balls, hitting 4 fours and an amazing 5 sixes. Abhishek brought up his half-century in just 20 deliveries, taking SRH past the 100-run mark in 9 runs despite losing his opening partner, Head of Travis (26).
Abhishek came after leaving Ishan Kishi joined forces with Heinrich Klaasen putting together a ruthless 113-run partnership for the third wicket. Klaasen was in a devastating mood, smashing 51 off 24 balls, laced with 5 big sixes and reaching his fifty in 23 balls Krunal Pandya.
Meanwhile, Kishan anchored the heavy hitting while maintaining an aggressive pace, scoring a brilliant 79 off 46. His excellent knock included 8 fours and 3 sixes, earning him the Man of the Match award. A late cameo Nitish Kumar ReddyRemaining unbeaten on 29 off just 12 balls, RCB pushed the predicted score past 250 by visually weakening their bowlers.
SRH outclassed RCB with a convincing win in their last league game
Chasing a daunting target of 256 runs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru required an explosive start but the scoreboard pressure proved too much. Venkatesh Iyer He showed great intent early on, playing a brisk knock of 44 runs off just 19 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes. However, SRH’s bowling unit continued to strike with crucial breaks. An evolving pacer Eshan Malinga Broke RCB’s momentum early, both Iyer and dismissed Devdutt Padikkal (21) to finish with impressive figures of 2 for 33 in his 4 overs.
Iconic opener Virat Kohli struggled to find his usual fluent rhythm and was dismissed for 15 off 11 balls. Sakib HussainBowling tight to record an economy rate of 7.75. RCB captain Rajat Patidar He batted bravely in the middle, scoring a steady 56 off 39 balls. Krunal Pandya He hit 41 off 31 balls with an unbeaten run.
Despite their efforts, the required running speed swelled after recovery. All hopes of a miraculous follow-up were dashed when the Chief fired Patidar in 1919. RCB finally completed 20 overs at 200/4. With this 55-run victory, SRH finished the league stage on a high and sent a loud warning to their upcoming playoff opponents.
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Here’s how the fans reacted:
Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan created IPL history for SRH 🤯🔥
• Became the first trio to score 400+ runs each in an IPL season at a strike rate of 180+ from a team 💥
• SRH batting unit continues to rewrite T20 record books in IPL 2026 😳 pic.twitter.com/U7RL211R5J– Cricket Central (@Anurag9793) May 22, 2026
https://twitterx.com/Yuvifansclub/status/2057880463428211089
🚨 MAKE HISTORY WITH SRH TOP THREE 🚨
◾ Heinrich Klaasen – 555 runs
◾ Abhishek Sharma – 553* runs
◾ Ishan Kishan – 500* runs
◾ Only 2nd batting hat trick for same team with 500+ runs in IPL history!
◾ 🫡 for GT in IPL 2025 after Gill, Sai & Buttler #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/E4TsNel9op— Yogesh Goswami (@yogeshgoswami_) May 22, 2026
– Fifty Vs PBKS.
– Hundred Vs DC.
– Alli Vs CSK.
– Fifty Vs RR.
– Fifty Vs RCB.ABHISHEK SHARMA DOMINATES THIS IPL. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Zj9VW3qlO3
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) May 22, 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 255/4 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
SRH batting – 20 fours, 16 sixes
Ishan Kishan 79(46)
Abhishek Sharma 55(22)
Heinrich Klaasen 51(24)
Nitish Kumar Reddy 29(12)
Travis Head 26*(16) pic.twitter.com/uc4CR5HZ1y— 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐨𝐨𝐩 (@iamAkashAU) May 22, 2026
Ishan Kishi
70(47) vs CSK
79(44) and RCBThe fearless finisher takes any bowler off the ball pic.twitter.com/4oeNTAL7sO
— 𝙔𝙔 𝙔 (@LoyalSRHfan) May 22, 2026
The dream form continues for Pocket Dynamo Ishan Kishan in IPL 2026. 🔥
He smashed his 6th fifty of the season – an unreal streak from Ten. 👏 pic.twitter.com/sQxS842waF
— Sabir Zafar (@Sabir_Saabu01) May 22, 2026
Comeback is Ishan Kishan as it is, otherwise it wouldn’t be. #SRHvsRCB pic.twitter.com/XrqC7wqVVC
— 🕷️KaliCharan (@_Kalicharan_) May 22, 2026
Heinrich Klaasen gives me Ben Cutting vibes😭
do you think the same??? pic.twitter.com/QWXtkhc7FF
— Gillfied⁷ (@Gill_Iss) May 22, 2026
🚨 DATE HEINRICH CLAASEN 🚨
– Klaasen becomes the first Middle-Order player to complete 600 runs in an IPL season. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/g8Mlsd5PEG
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 22, 2026
The Orange Army is under fire! 🔥 Sunrisers Hyderabad completely dominate the pitch as they thrash Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs at home! What a perfect master class performance from the boys in orange. Hyderabad is buzzing tonight! 🧡🦅#SRH #RCB #SRHvsRCB… pic.twitter.com/44EH7SFk6Y
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 22, 2026
Heinrich Klaasen – 606 runs.
Ishan Kishi – 569 runs.
Abhishek Sharma – 563 runs.The Batting Powerhouse – SRH IS HERE TO CHANGE T20 BATTING 😍 pic.twitter.com/7wAeRgcf8D
— Arkatanu Pal (@Arkatanu_Pal) May 22, 2026
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