Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Pitch Report: On May 22 at 7:30 PM (IST), Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 67th match of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's SRH vs RCB match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (SRH vs RCB) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date: May 22, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
SRH vs RCB Match Previews
Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a stellar performance in their previous match, securing a magnificent five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, CSK posted a total of 180 runs. In reply, SRH chased down the target with ease, achieving it within 19 overs.
On the batting front, Ishan Kishan once again stole the spotlight with a magnificent innings of 70 runs off 47 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen provided him with solid support through a valuable knock of 47 runs. At the start of the match, SRH's bowling attack also impressed; led by Pat Cummins—who claimed three wickets for 28 runs—the team also benefited from a valuable contribution from Sakib Hussain, who took two wickets.
Royal Challengers Bangalore has also been in magnificent form this season and currently sits atop the points table with nine wins from 13 matches. They also registered a splendid 23-run victory over Punjab Kings in their previous match.
Bangalore posted 222 runs on the board—a target that the opposing team successfully chased down in the final over of the match. Furthermore, RCB's top order delivered a powerful performance; Virat Kohli played a superb innings of 58 runs, while Venkatesh Iyer made a valuable contribution of 73 runs. In the bowling department, Rasikh Salam performed well to claim three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar also picked up two wickets.
SRH vs RCB Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
RCB vs SRH Match Pitch Report: Expect a batting-friendly, flat pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium—one that offers good pace and bounce early on, assists spinners during the middle overs, and, due to the dew factor, likely favors the chasing team; consequently, winning the toss and electing to field first is generally a beneficial strategy here.
- It is a batting-friendly, flat surface characterized by consistent bounce and a fast outfield; as a result, scores ranging from 180 to 200+ are commonplace, and on some days, even a total exceeding 200 could be considered an average score.
- With the new ball, fast bowlers may find a hint of swing during the initial 2–3 overs; bowling fast during these early stages can prove to be a rewarding approach.
- The role of spinners becomes pivotal during the middle overs as the pitch tends to slow down slightly, enabling them not only to rein in the run rate but also to pick up wickets.
- Dew frequently settles during the second innings, making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball and thereby handing an advantage to the chasing team; historically, teams chasing a target have enjoyed a distinct advantage at this venue.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 89 | |
| Batting first won: | 39 | |
| Bowling first won: | 48 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 164 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 150 | |
| Highest Total: | 286/6 | |
| Lowest Total: | 80 | |
| Highest Chased: | 246 |
GT vs CSK Match Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Ishan Kishan(WK), 3. Heinrich Klaasen(WK), 4. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 5. Salil Arora(WK), 6. Smaran-R, 7. Pat Cummins(C), 8. Praful Hinge, 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Eshan Malinga, 11. Sakib Hussain
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Possible Playing 11: 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Jacob Bethell, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Venkatesh Iyer, 5. Tim David, 6. Jitesh Sharma(WK)(C), 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Suyash Sharma
