SRH vs RCB IPL 2026: Neither here nor there as SRH thump RCB, but fail to enter Top 2 – Action in Images

A 55-run win with ticks in most department for SRH, but not enough to take them to Qualifier 1. RCB get the business done, but some things to work on.

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Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST 8 Photos
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RCB are through to Qualifier 1 alongside GT after getting the runs they required, but it was SRH with a comprehensive performance that will give them confidence before they start their playoff campaign. SRH's batting and bowling alike coming to the party.(PTI)

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Travis Head started well, targeting his countryman Josh Hazlewood in particular. But he saw the end of his innings at the hands of a perfect fast yorker from Rasikh Dar, who blew away his off-stump as the Aussie tries to give himself some room.(AP Photo)

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He lived a charmed life to an extent, with two or three bonus lives, but Abhishek Sharma was still looking in good touch as he scored 56(22) to lay the platform.(PTI)

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Heinrich Klaasen took his time to get going, but ended up blazing his way to 51(24) as he flexed his power alongside Ishan Kishan, who himself scored 79(46). A quickfire partnership between the pair, including a three-over phase in which they plundered 60 runs.(ANI Pic Service)

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Nitish Kumar Reddy stepped in at the death and hammered a quickfire 29*(12), his role in this SRH team played to perfection. Despite a couple of tight death overs, enough to push SRH to 255/4 – leaving them defending 166 to reach the Top 2.(ANI Pic Service)

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