The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad turned into a sea of orange on Monday when Sunrise Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a clinical performance to dismantle Rajasthan Royals (RR) in game 21 of IPL 2026 season. In a contest that promised high-octane drama, the hosts asserted their dominance from the start, securing a massive 57-run victory that sent a clear message to the rest of the league. Led by the captain’s blow Ishan Kishan and a sensational opening spell by Praful HingeSRH successfully defended a daunting total of 216/6, bowling out the visitors for 159.
Ishan Kishan’s explosive innings set the stage for SRH
Choosing to bat first on a surface that offered real bounce, SRH faced an initial setback when Abhishek Sharma He fell in love with a duck from the first ball. However, captain Kishan took the entire responsibility of the recovery on his shoulders. Kishan played a knock for ever, scoring 91 runs off just 44 deliveries. His innings was a masterclass in aggressive T20 batting, combined with 7 fours and 8 towering sixes, operating at a blistering strike rate of 206.81.
Kishan found a capable partner in Travis Head (18) and then Heinrich Klaasenwho added a quickfire 40 off 26 balls. The middle order kept the momentum in favor of the hosts, with Nitish Kumar Reddy contributing a cameo of 28 off 13 balls. Despite a late flurry of wickets, including the run-out of Aniket VermaSRH posted a formidable 216/6. Rajasthan’s bowling unit struggled under the attack, with Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande conceding more than 13 runs per over, despite Jofra ArcherHe is brave 2/37.
Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain dismantled RR’s batting unit
Rajasthan Royals’ chase began in catastrophic fashion, largely thanks to an impressive spell from Hinge. In a display of elite bowling swing, Hinge effectively ended the contest within the Powerplay. he eliminated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Trevallyand Lhuan-dre Pretorius all for ducks in their initial burst, finishing with notable figures of 4/34. When Hinge eliminated the RR captain Riyan Parag (4)the Royals were reeling at a dismal 9/5.
While Donovan Ferreira (69 of 44) and Ravindra Jadeja (45 of 32) He put together a brave 118-run partnership for the sixth wicket to salvage some pride, the mountain being too steep to climb. Sakib Hussain provided the perfect support from the other end, using his pace to break up the queue. Hussain finished with 4/24, clearing the lower order, including the dangerous Ferreira and Archer. Eshan Malinga He also contributed two wickets to ensure the Royals were bowled out for 159 in 19 overs.
Also WATCH: Praful Hinge removes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius for ducks in their first over
This is how the fans reacted:
Praful Hinge: 4-0-34-4
Sakib Hussain: 4-0-24-4
A debut to remember for a lifetime for both of them. SSR Exploration Masterclass. pic.twitter.com/tH1lLmKPqm
– RAT (@LoyalSachinFan) April 13, 2026
Debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain against RR batsmen today. #SRHvsRR pic.twitter.com/qUyRHmSXSr
—Deepu (@deepu_drops) April 13, 2026
4-34 by Praful Hinge who has blown up the IPL with that first over
He could make future runs or he could have even better performances, but this performance will always be special in the young man’s career. pic.twitter.com/laCR72FsWr
– Adi (@arandomguyposts) April 13, 2026
A script written by destiny…what a night for Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain.
– Advait Nachankar (@Adwaitingforyou) April 13, 2026
Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge: the heroes of the Orange Army tonight ❤️🔥🔥
Pure impact. Pure dominance. 🧡#srhvsrr #hussain #prafulhinge #srh pic.twitter.com/igi7t9DtJN— Cine-Ket (@thiruuuuuu2105) April 13, 2026
Practical hinge. Remember the name, because this guy is an excellent talent for Srh and the Indian team.
24 years old 🤩
Comes from Nagpur ❤️
They chose it for 30 L at an auction👍
He finished the match in 1st place after taking 3 weeks.😊 pic.twitter.com/a1i5HFwuEO– Vk Fangirl (@VkFangirle) April 13, 2026
🚨 SRH BECOMES THE FIRST TEAM TO DEFEAT RAJASTHAN ROYALS IN IPL 2026. 🚨
– Ishan Kishan’s army is back on the winning path!#srhvsrr pic.twitter.com/z10bZ17TH7
-Ayush Singh (@AyushSingh4173) April 13, 2026
Ishan Kishan 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8mw04Mj3Ld
– Vinod Kushwah Patel (@imvkglg) April 13, 2026
WSakib Hussain takes two in two balls. 🎯🔥
Ravi Bishnoi — 0(1)
Ishan Kishan takes the catch.Sakib finishes with 4/24 in his debut. 💥#sakibhussain #srh #rrvssrh #ipl2026 pic.twitter.com/yuxCy6TQFI
– InfoGuru (@Infoguru_twitte) April 13, 2026
180 plus SR in T20Is Since 2025: (Minimum 500 balls faced).
202.3 – Abhishek Sharma
196.7 – Finn Allen
190.8 – Mitchell Owen
187.2 – Ishan kishan
182.6 – Donovan FerreiraSunrisers Hyderabad boys on top.🥶
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) April 13, 2026
ISHAN KISHAN’S HAPPINESS IN THE TEAM’S PERFORMANCE. #SRHvsRR #IshanKishan pic.twitter.com/YmZaTbn260
– Somesh Jangra (@CelebrityGalax) April 13, 2026
Also READ: IPL 2026: Who is Praful Hinge? SRH’s debutant in today’s match against Punjab Kings
