Sunrisers Hyderabad Achieve Thrilling 229-Run Chase Against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026
IPL 2026 Points Table: SRH Pull Off 229 Chase Despite Sooryavanshi's Record Ton
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In a remarkable display, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 229 runs against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 25, 2026. Led by Ishan Kishan's 74 runs and Abhishek Sharma's 57, SRH secured the victory with five wickets remaining, moving into third place in the IPL points table.
- 01Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 229 runs, winning by five wickets.
- 02Ishan Kishan scored 74 runs off 31 balls, while Abhishek Sharma added 57 off 29.
- 03Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals scored a record 103 runs off 37 balls.
- 04SRH's win moves them to third place in the IPL 2026 points table.
- 05Rajasthan Royals drop to fourth place after their third loss of the season.
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On April 25, 2026, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) executed a thrilling chase, successfully overhauling 229 runs set by Rajasthan Royals (RR) with five wickets and nine balls to spare. Ishan Kishan was instrumental in this victory, scoring 74 runs off just 31 balls, while Abhishek Sharma contributed 57 runs off 29 balls, forming a significant 132-run partnership for the second wicket. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen also played crucial roles, ensuring SRH maintained momentum until Salil Arora sealed the win with a six. Earlier, RR's Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines with a stunning 103 runs off 37 balls, marking the third-fastest century in IPL history. This victory elevates SRH to third place in the IPL points table, while RR slips to fourth after their third defeat of the season.
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This victory boosts Sunrisers Hyderabad's position in the league, enhancing their chances for playoff qualification, which is crucial for fans and stakeholders.
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