The Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Royal Challengers Bangalore have both qualified for the playoffs. But they will still fight hard to finish in the top two slots when they face off later this week. The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.
SRH secured a thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday. That victory made sure they will be in the next stage. Now they want to win this game to stay in the top two spots on the table.
RCB was the first team to qualify for the playoffs. They are sitting at the top of the points table right now. Their net run rate is very good, so they will likely finish in the top two no matter what happens in this match. But they still want to win and keep their winning momentum going.
Both teams are fighting for the same thing. It will be a close contest between two of the best sides in the league this season.
SRH vs RCB Win Probability
SRH vs RCB Match Details
| Match | Indian Premier League 2026, 67th Match |
| Date | Friday, 22 May 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
SRH vs RCB Team Form Guide – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad
SRH’s last five matches show W, W, W, L, W. Their batting remains their biggest strength. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen put up a brilliant partnership under pressure in the last game. Klaasen is the leading run scorer of the tournament with 555 runs at an average of 50. He has scored at least 29 runs in 11 of his 13 innings this season, with 5 half centuries.
The opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma is very explosive. If they get going, SRH can score plenty of runs in the Powerplay. The seamers have also done an excellent job. Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, and Pat Cummins have all bowled well.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB’s last five matches show W, L, W, W, W. They were the first team to qualify for the playoffs. Virat Kohli has been very consistent for them and is their leading run scorer. The team depends on him to give them a good start. Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad have been solid in the middle order. Tim David has also helped the team with his hitting.
RCB has one of the best bowling lineups in the tournament. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar is the leading wicket taker with 24 wickets. Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam Dar have supported him well. The spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have picked up 18 wickets between them.
SRH vs RCB Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable XI-
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan (wk), Salil Arora, Nitish Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Praful Hinge, Smaran Ravichandran.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI-
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (c & wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
SRH vs RCB Head to Head Record
| Last 10 Matches | |
| SRH Won | 05 |
| RCB Won | 05 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 00 |
SRH vs RCB Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is one of the most batsmen friendly venues this season. The average first inning score is around 230 runs. The pitch is flat and hard, offering good pace and bounce. There is very little seam movement, so batsmen can play their shots freely in the Powerplay. Spinners might get some help once the ball gets older.
SRH vs RCB Weather Report
The weather will stay clear with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 32 degrees. It will be warm but fine for a full game.
SRH vs RCB Toss Prediction
In five of the last six innings played here, the team winning the toss chose to field first. We expect that trend to continue. The captain who wins the toss will likely bowl first.
SRH vs RCB Match Prediction
SRH and RCB are two of the best teams in the league this season. We are likely to get a close match between them.
SRH’s batting is very strong. Klaasen is the best batter in the tournament right now. The opening pair of Head and Abhishek can take the game away in the first six overs. Their seamers have also done a good job. But their middle order has not been tested much this year.
RCB’s bowling attack is one of the best in the league. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar has taken 24 wickets. Josh Hazlewood is a quality pace bowler. The spinners have also picked up wickets. Their batting has depth, with Kohli, Padikkal, and Gaikwad in the middle order. Even if they lose early wickets, they can recover.
The key battle will be SRH’s top order against RCB’s new ball attack. If Bhuvaneshwar and Hazlewood can dismiss Head and Abhishek early, SRH will have to rely on their middle order. If the SRH openers get going, they can put a very big total on the board.
Overall, RCB has a stronger and more balanced bowling attack. That gives them a slight edge in this match.
We predict that Royal Challengers Bengaluru will win this match.
SRH vs RCB Dream11 Team
- Wicketkeeper- Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
- Batters- Virat Kohli, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma
- All rounders– Krunal Pandya, Pat Cummins, Nitish Reddy
- Bowlers– Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Eshan Malinga
Captain Pick- Heinrich Klaasen.
Vice Captain Pick- Virat Kohli.
