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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
SRH vs RCB Win Probability
Toss Winner - Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and choose to bat first
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs
Can SRH stop table-toppers RCB at Hyderabad?
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the current purple cap holder with with 24 wickets in 13 innings this season at a strike rate of 12.75.
- Virat Kohli has been standout this season with 542 runs in 13 innings at an average of 54.20 and a strike rate of 164.74 (1 century and 4 half centuries)
- Four out of six matches played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad this season have been won by teams batting first.
We predict that Royal Challengers Bengaluru will defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 34.0°C|Mist |
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SRH vs RCB Live Prediction
SRH vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 67th Match of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Friday, 22 May 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. With the league stage nearing its conclusion, this fixture carries significant importance, especially for Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are still pushing for a top-two finish.
RCB have already secured their place in the playoffs and currently sit at the top of the points table with 18 points and an excellent NRR of +1.065. Meanwhile, SRH are placed third with 16 points and remain in contention for a top-two spot, making this a crucial game for the Hyderabad franchise.
RCB defeated SRH earlier this season by six wickets with 26 balls remaining and will look to complete a league double. Virat Kohli has been outstanding for RCB this season, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar has led the bowling attack brilliantly. SRH, however, have strong home form and momentum on their side heading into this high-pressure clash. With playoff positions still at stake, another blockbuster IPL encounter awaits in Hyderabad.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
SRH
W
L
W
L
W
SRH
180/7 in 20.0 9
181/5 in 19.0 9.53
235/4 in 20.0 11.75
202/7 in 20.0 10.1
165/10 in 19.0 8.68
169/3 in 18.2 9.22
RCB
W
W
W
L
L
RCB
194/4 in 19.1 10.12
192/4 in 20.0 9.6
167/8 in 20.0 8.35
166/7 in 20.0 8.3
158/6 in 15.5 9.98
155/10 in 19.2 8.02
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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171/8 in 20.0
206/7 in 20.0
262/7 in 20.0
287/3 in 20.0
186/5 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 8 wickets
187/2 in 19.2
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad have already secured their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs and will now aim for a top-two finish when they take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final league game. SRH have enjoyed an impressive campaign so far, winning 8 of their 13 matches and currently sitting third on the points table with 16 points. Their season has included dominant wins against Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs, Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs, and Punjab Kings by 33 runs, although they have also suffered heavy defeats, including an 82-run loss against Gujarat Titans.
SRH enter this clash after a crucial five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings that officially confirmed their playoff berth. Chasing 181, Ishan Kishan starred with a brilliant 70 off 47 balls and earned the Player of the Match award, while Heinrich Klaasen smashed 47 off just 26 deliveries to finish the chase comfortably in 19 overs. Earlier, Pat Cummins delivered with the ball, picking up 3/28, while Sakib Hussain supported well with 2/34 to restrict CSK despite Dewald Brevis’ aggressive 44.
Heinrich Klaasen has starred for SRH this season with 555 runs in 13 matches at an average of 50.45 and a strike rate of 155.89. Abhishek Sharma has added 507 runs at a stunning strike rate of 201.99. With the ball, Eshan Malinga has picked up 17 wickets, while Sakib Hussain has claimed 14 wickets in just 9 matches.
Why can SRH win this game?
SRH have won 8 matches this season, with five of those victories coming after setting the target batting first. They have shown strong composure in run chases as well, but setting up a big score batting first seems to be working well for SRH with Klaasen and Ishan and Abhishek in great batting form. With a top-two finish still in sight, SRH will look to bat first at home and push an important win.
Key Players: Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Pat Cummins
SRH Over/Under Betting Tips
Heinrich Klaasen Total 6's Over 1.5 @ 1.95
Klaasen is one of the cleanest strikers in the IPL and clears the ropes regularly against RCB, averaging 44.17 at a strike rate of 187.95 in six innings. His last ten knocks feature six maximums against MI, four each against PBKS and DC, and three against RR, clearing 1.5 sixes in most outings. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, he strikes at 176.29. Back him to go over 1.5 sixes.
Ishan Kishan Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85
Kishan loves facing RCB, averaging 39.86 across 15 matches with four fifties and a strike rate of 170.13. His last ten knocks include 70, 55, 42, 74, 91 and 27, clearing 24.5 on most occasions. He strikes well at Hyderabad too, with 468 runs from 16 innings and a hundred at this venue. Back the left-hander to go over 24.5.
Heinrich Klaasen Total Runs Over 26.5 @ 1.85
Klaasen has been in solid touch with scores of 65, 37, 59, 40 and 69 in his last ten outings, showing his ability to clear 26.5 with ease. He averages 44.17 against RCB at a strike rate of 187.95, with a hundred and a fifty in six innings. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, his 55.75 average backs another 40-plus score. Back him to go over 26.5.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge
Sunrisers Hyderabad Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad Actual Playing XI:
Salil Arora, Ishan Kishan, Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Shivang Kumar, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already secured qualification for the IPL 2026 playoffs and currently sit at the top of the points table with 18 points from 13 matches. RCB have enjoyed a superb campaign built around consistency and strong finishes, registering impressive wins against Punjab Kings by 23 runs, Delhi Capitals by 9 wickets, Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs, and Mumbai Indians by 18 runs.
RCB enter this clash after a commanding 23-run win over Punjab Kings that made them the first team to reach the playoffs this season. Batting first, Bengaluru posted a massive 222/4, powered by Venkatesh Iyer’s unbeaten 73 off 40 balls, which earned him the Player of the Match award. Virat Kohli continued his exceptional season with 58 off 37 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal added a quick 45. With the ball, Rasikh Salam picked up 3/36 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered another disciplined spell of 2/38 as RCB restricted PBKS to 199/8.
Virat Kohli has been the backbone of RCB’s batting lineup this season, scoring 542 runs in 13 matches at an average of 54.20 and strike rate of 164.74. Devdutt Padikkal has also impressed with 412 runs at a strike rate of 173.10. With the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar leads the Purple Cap race with 24 wickets in 13 matches, while Josh Hazlewood has claimed 12 wickets in just 10 matches. While regular captain Rajat Patidar missed the last game due to fitness issues, he is likely to come back and captain the side in a crucial match before playoffs.
Why can RCB win this game?
RCB have won 9 matches this season, including 6 successful run chases. With master chaser Virat Kolhi in great form, they have looked very comfortable chasing, while their experienced bowling attack has consistently delivered under pressure. Having already qualified for the playoffs, RCB will now aim to keep the top spot with another strong performance.
Key Players: Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood
RCB Over/Under Betting Tips
Devdutt Padikkal Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85
Padikkal has been giving RCB quick starts in Salt's absence, easing pressure on his partners with his fluent stroke play. His last ten knocks include 45, 39, 34, 40, 55 and 34, clearing 24.5 on most occasions. He averages 27.25 against SRH with two fifties in eight innings at a strike rate of 120.45. Back the left-hander to go over 24.5 today.
Virat Kohli Total Runs Over 34.5 @ 1.85
Kohli has a strong record against SRH, piling up 874 runs in 25 matches at an average of 39.73 with six fifties and a hundred. His last five outings against them read 100, 42, 51, 43 and 69 not out, clearing 34.5 with ease. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, he averages 48.6 across 11 innings with three fifties and a ton. Back him to go over 34.5.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI:
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Josh Hazlewood
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Actual Playing XI:
Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, Venkatesh Iyer, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather on the match day at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad is expected to be hot and humid with partly cloudy skies during the evening. The temperature will range between a high of around 39 °C and a low of 28 °C. There is very little chance of rain on the match day, and conditions are expected to remain clear throughout the game. Another excellent batting-friendly evening is expected in Hyderabad.
SRH vs RCB Pitch Report
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High Turn
The venue of the match is Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. Established in 2004, it is one of India’s premier modern cricket venues and the home ground of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.. The stadium is known for producing high-scoring contests, including SRH’s massive 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025. Average score batting first at this venue is around 165, but this season it has been close to 200 runs.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the coin toss in today's match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Toss: To Bowl
A total of 89 IPL T20 matches have been played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad. Teams bowling first have enjoyed slightly better success here, winning 49 matches compared to 39 wins for teams batting first. Interestingly, 4 out of 6 matches at this venue this season have also been won by the team batting first. Despite that, chasing remains a preferred option. Teams may look to bowl first after winning the toss.
SRH vs RCB
Winning Prediction
This promises to be a massive IPL 2026 clash with both teams already qualified for the playoffs. RCB sit top of the table with 18 points and a superior NRR of +1.065, while SRH are chasing a top-two finish with 16 points. Hyderabad have strong batting firepower and home advantage, but RCB enter with better momentum, balance, and consistency. Their bowling attack led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar could prove decisive. Advantage RCB in this final league game for both teams.
We predict that Royal Challengers Bengaluru will defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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