In the upcoming Match 67 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, both Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be
playing their final league-stage game of the season in an all-important and crucial encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday, May 22.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will have to gain a win in this contest to confirm their spot in the playoffs. However, even a loss will work, but it will leave them having to rely on external factors going their way, but they will be happy to do it the easier way rather than depending on luck. As a result, gaining a win becomes crucial for the Orange Army.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, are playing like true defending champions. They have already made it through to the playoffs, but a win on Friday will make sure that they go through to the playoffs as one of the top two sides, giving them the extra cushion in the business end of the tournament. They have been in strong form throughout 2026 and will look to bring their best in Hyderabad as well.
SRH vs RCB: Match Details
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 67, IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date & Time | Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast & Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad: Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has been one of the best surfaces for batting in the IPL. Over the last few seasons, batting here is like a cakewalk for teams. However, fast bowlers will certainly be rewarded for sticking to shorter lengths, as the pace and bounce here have been excellent, which can cause trouble for the batters. Chasing will be the preferred option here.
SRH vs RCB: Head-to-Head T20 record
| Matches Played | 27 |
| Won by SRH | 14 |
| Won by RCB | 12 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First-ever fixture | April 07, 2013 (SRH won) |
| Most recent fixture | March 28, 2026 (RCB won) |
SRH vs RCB: Predicted Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad
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
Impact Player: Travis Head
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Jacob Duffy
SRH vs RCB: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma has most certainly been one of the most lethal weapons for SRH at the top. In 2026, the southpaw has played 13 innings, garnering a tally of 507 runs, including one hundred and three half-centuries. Among the most feared batters in the tournament, Abhishek has made a name for himself by being a consistent performer with his slog-hitting. His stay with the bat could well decide the fate of the game.
Probable Best Bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar was never away from being at his best, but 2026 has witnessed a resurgence of his peak. The ace pacer has surely been one of the best bowlers for RCB and in the ongoing season at large, having already scalped a whopping 24 wickets at an insane average of 16.37. He also holds the Purple Cap currently and will be looking to add a few more to his tally on Friday.
Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
