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

Written by Kartikay Dutta

Updated On May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

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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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)

Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

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)

Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

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)

Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

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)

Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

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)

Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

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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RCB were keen for a fast start to settle any risk of dropping out o f the Top 2. Venkatesh Iyer earned the nod ahead of Jacob Bethell to open on the night, and delivered with a quickfire 44(19) in the powerplay.(ANI Pic Service)

Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

RCB were keen for a fast start to settle any risk of dropping out o f the Top 2. Venkatesh Iyer earned the nod ahead of Jacob Bethell to open on the night, and delivered with a quickfire 44(19) in the powerplay.(ANI Pic Service)

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Eshan Malinga removed Iyer, before adding the wicket of Devdutt Padikkal. It wasn't the night for Virat Kohli either, who fell to the very impressive Sakib Hussain, who kept things tight all night.(PTI)

Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

Eshan Malinga removed Iyer, before adding the wicket of Devdutt Padikkal. It wasn't the night for Virat Kohli either, who fell to the very impressive Sakib Hussain, who kept things tight all night.(PTI)

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After a certain point, RCB lost interest in trying to hunt down 256, turning their attention to the magic number of 166 instead. Rajat Patidar scored a composed 56, enough to get them to that mark, as the playoff picture is 75% set.(PTI)

Updated on May 22, 2026 11:35 pm IST

After a certain point, RCB lost interest in trying to hunt down 256, turning their attention to the magic number of 166 instead. Rajat Patidar scored a composed 56, enough to get them to that mark, as the playoff picture is 75% set.(PTI)

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