SRH vs RCB Live Score

6:33 PM IST The victorious skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad - Pat Cummins says that it was pretty impressive to get to the score. Adds that there were some excellent batting performances and the bowlers did a fine job as well. Mentions that they threw everything at them to try and get into the top-two spots, but it wasn't to be. Cummins mentions that it is still a big win. Praises the bowling attack and says that he has also learned a few things from them. Shares that having the likes of Malinga and Sakib is a captain's dream. He ends by saying that they still have 5-6 days before the Eliminator, they will know who they will play in a couple of days, and prepare according to the team and conditions.

6:31 PM IST Onto the next one - That wraps up a batting spectacle filled with big hits and plenty of runs. Despite the defeat, Royal Challengers Bengaluru still head into the playoffs with two chances to reach the final, while Sunrisers Hyderabad finish with a morale-boosting win. The action in the Indian Premier League 2026 now moves to the Ekana Cricket Stadium, where Lucknow Super Giants face Punjab Kings in a crucial clash. Punjab need a win to stay alive, while the hosts will play for pride. It will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but do join us early for all the build-up. Until then, goodbye and take care!

6:30 PM IST The captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Rajat Patidar says the top five batters played really well for SRH and dominated his bowling unit. Rajat mentions that the pitch did not slow that much in the second innings, but the opponents bowled really well. Patidar shares that their priority was to stay at the top, but they gave away a touch too many runs for the liking of this deck. Rajat reckons that the slower bouncer and variations into the deck were the way to bowl on this track, and SRH did that perfectly.

6:24 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Ishan Kishan wins the award for his brilliant knock of 79 off 46. He says that he is taking one match at a time and not complicating things for himself. Adds that he just feels a bit more confident while playing against RCB. Mentions that he looks to understand the pitch and play every ball on its merit, and it is working out for him. Kishan shares that even when he was leading in the absence of Pat, he was looking to win the games then and keep SRH in the hunt for the playoffs, and when Pat came in, it gave the side one of its best bowlers and an undoubted skipper who knows how to win key moments and carry the team ahead. Ishan ends by saying that skipper Pat and the support staff are the reason behind the side's aggressive approach, as they have backed the entire team in playing the natural way.