The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium witnessed a masterclass in T20 cricket. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) exceeded Delhi Capitals (DC) 47 runs in a thrilling IPL 2026 match. Although the Capitals’ chase started with aggressive intent, the match eventually tilted towards the Orange Army as they successfully defended 242/2. A combination of clinical tactical execution and an inspired bowling effort secured SRH’s third consecutive victory to climb to third place in the points table.
Abhishek Sharma’s heroics lead SRH to a big win
The foundation of this dominant victory was laid by a historic, unbeaten 135 off just 68 deliveries. Abhishek Sharma. In a breathtaking display of power, Abhishek tore apart the Delhi bowling attack with surgical precision, smashing 10 boundaries and 10 powerful sixes. His performance wasn’t just about brute force; anchored the innings from start to finish by putting up a 97-run opening stand with Head of Travis and then accelerate together Heinrich Klaasen. This monumental strike saw him level Virat Kohli‘s record was the record for most T20 centuries by an Indian and took him to the top of the season’s scoring charts.
Eshan Malinga’s magical delivery leaves David Miller in awe
When did the game’s defensive turning point come? Eshan Malinga produced a moment of pure cricketing genius dismissal David Miller. Bowling a good length ball, Malinga caught Miller completely off the crease as he attempted an initial defence. The delivery held its line long enough to beat the full face of the bat, sneaking an inside edge before it came off the back thigh and crashed into the stumps.
It was a moment of sheer precision and luck that stunned Miller and Malinga took two wickets in two balls to blast the crowd on the brink of a sudden hat-trick.
We present the video:
He knocked him down
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 21, 2026
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Malinga sizzles with a magnificent spell for SRH
Apart from this landmark wicket, Malinga’s entire performance was a masterclass in modern fast bowling as he ended his career with figures of 4/32. In four innings, he kept DC hitters guessing, using counterswing and deceptive slow balls effectively. His double strike eliminated them both Nitish Rana and Miller changed pace decisively in successive balls, and he later came back to claim wickets. Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma. This performance cemented Malinga’s role as the spearhead of the SRH attack and placed him firmly in the race for the Purple Cap.
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