Sunrisers Hyderabad produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs in their IPL 2026 clash in Hyderabad on April 13, ending RR’s winning streak in emphatic fashion.
Debutants Turn the Game
The match was defined by sensational spells from two young pacers:
- Praful Hinge
- Sakib Hussain
Defending 216/6, SRH bowled out RR for 159, with the duo sharing eight wickets.
Hinge delivered a dream debut, striking in the very first over and dismantling the top order. He removed:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (0)
- Dhruv Jurel (0)
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius (0)
He later added the wicket of captain Riyan Parag (4), setting the tone for the collapse and earning Player of the Match honors.
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Sakib Hussain Completes the Rout
At the other end, Sakib Hussain ensured there was no recovery for RR.
He finished with 4/24, picking up key wickets including:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (1)
- Donovan Ferreira (69)
- Jofra Archer (2)
- Ravi Bishnoi (0)
His control through the middle and death overs ensured RR never regained momentum.
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RR’s Brief Resistance
Despite the early collapse, Donovan Ferreira provided some resistance with a fighting 69, but lacked support from the rest of the batting unit as wickets fell regularly.
Hinge’s Dream Debut
After the match, Hinge reflected on his remarkable outing:
“I had written somewhere that I would take 4–5 wickets on my debut… I wanted to dominate the powerplay.”
He also revealed that dismissing Sooryavanshi was his favorite moment, having planned the wicket in advance with a short-ball strategy.
Key Takeaways
- SRH end RR’s winning streak with a statement victory
- Two debutants announce themselves on the big stage
- RR’s top order exposed under early pressure
With momentum now on their side, Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to carry this form into their next clash against Chennai Super Kings on April 18.
