The Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a crushing blow to the Royal Challengers Bangalore, winning by 42 runs. Hyderabad set the tone early, posting a massive 231 runs. In response, Bangalore fought until the final over but ultimately fell short, scoring 189 runs. Ishan Kishan stole the show for Hyderabad with an unbeaten 94-run blitz.
Bangalore, vying for a top-2 spot, faced a daunting 232-run target. They started strong, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt combining for 80 runs in just 7 overs. Salt’s explosive 62-run knock, which included 4 fours and 5 sixes, ended when he was dismissed after facing just 32 balls.
Mayank Agarwal had the opportunity to make a significant impact but managed only 11 runs. Rajat Patidar tried to pick up the pace, but his luck ran out, and he was run out for 18 runs. RCB captain Jitesh Sharma also failed to make a substantial contribution with the bat.
In a stunning collapse, RCB lost 7 wickets for just 16 runs. At one point, they had reached 173 runs with 3 wickets down, still needing 59 runs to win. As the pressure mounted, Bangalore’s team crumbled, losing four key wickets in quick succession. With 46 runs needed in the final 2 overs, the match slipped away.
When Pat Cummins finished the 19th over, Hyderabad had the game in the bag. Cummins conceded just one run and took two wickets in the over. RCB’s team was bowled out for 189 runs before the final over could be completed. In the last 10 overs, RCB’s final 7 wickets fell for a mere 16 runs, handing Hyderabad a convincing victory.