SRH vs RCB: Ishan Kishan's 94 Helps Sunrisers Dent RCB's Top-Two Hopes

Match Summary

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 42 runs in a crucial IPL 2025 match. Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 94 and Eshan Malinga's game-changing over helped SRH dent RCB's hopes of finishing in the top two.

SRH's Powerplay

SRH's powerplay was marked by Abhishek Sharma's destructive cameo, which included three fours and three sixes. He was eventually removed by Lungi Ngidi, but not before SRH had scored 54 runs in just four overs.

SRH's Middle Overs

The middle overs saw SRH's scoring rate pick up, with Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma contributing significantly. Klaasen's 9-ball 26 and Verma's 9-ball 26 helped SRH post a massive total.

SRH's Death Overs

Ishan Kishan took charge in the death overs, scoring 94 not out to guide SRH past 230. He executed a perfect scoop for a six and took on Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a four and a big one.

RCB's Powerplay

RCB's powerplay was marked by Virat Kohli's dominance, who scored 43 runs off just 24 balls. Phil Salt also contributed significantly, scoring 62 runs off just 27 balls.

RCB's Middle Overs

The middle overs saw RCB's scoring rate slow down, with the loss of Kohli and Salt. Mayank Agarawal and Salt fell in consecutive overs, and RCB's equation came down to 65 from 30.

RCB's Death Overs

Eshan Malinga turned the game on its head in the death overs, effecting a direct-hit to run out Rajat Patidar and taking two wickets. RCB eventually fell short of the target, losing by 42 runs.

Brief Scores

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: 231/6 in 20 overs (Ishan Kishan 94*, Abhishek Sharma 34; Romario Shepherd 2/14)
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 189 in 19.5 overs (Phil Salt 62, Virat Kohli 43; Pat Cummins 3/28, Eshan Malinga 2/37)