IPL 2026 RR vs SRH Match 36 Result

The IPL 2026 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Jaipur was absolutely thrilling. RR’s young star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a century off just 36 balls and allowing his team to score 228/6 which is the highest total ever at that stadium. However, SRH’s response was even more impressive. Ishan Kishan scored 74 runs and Abhishek Sharma added 57 runs forming a solid partnership of 132 runs. Even though RR dropped a few catches, SRH successfully chased the huge target in only 18.3 overs and winning by five wickets. Here’s the detailed analysis of the RR vs SRH match result.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Innings: Sooryavanshi’s Century Ignites Royals’ Innings

Rajasthan Royals had an amazing start after Pat Cummins decided to chase. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a fifty in just 15 balls and later scored a century in 36 balls. Dhruv Jurel (51 runs) and Sooryavanshi contributed to a partnership of 112 runs for the second wicket pushing RR past 150 by the 13th over. Sooryavanshi eventually got out for 103 runs off 37 balls leaving RR at 170/3. After he got out, the innings slowed down. Riyan Parag (7 runs) and Shimron Hetmyer (11 runs) both had a tough time. However, Donovan Ferreira’s quick 33 runs added some excitement towards the end. In the last five overs, RR could only score 44 runs finishing with a total of 228/6.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Innings: Kishan & Abhishek Power Record Chase

Jofra Archer got off to a quick start by taking out Travis Head for just 6 runs but SRH made a strong comeback with one of the most thrilling partnerships in IPL history. Ishan Kishan (74) and Abhishek Sharma (57) put together a massive 132-run partnership in only 55 balls, pushing SRH to 89/1 during the powerplay. After they got out, Nitish Kumar Reddy (36) and Heinrich Klaasen (29) kept the momentum going for the chase. Nitish’s explosive finish which included three sixes in the 17th over and clinched the victory before Salil Arora wrapped it up with a six. SRH finished at 229/5 in 18.3 overs and won by five wickets with nine balls to spare.

RR vs SRH Match Result: Key Moments

• Sooryavanshi smashed four sixes in the first over and raced to a 36-ball hundred.
• Jofra Archer removed Travis Head in the first over.
• Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma smashed a 132-run stand in just 55 balls.
• RR dropped catches including two off Abhishek.
• Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen guided SRH to a five‑wicket win.

Points Table Impact

Sunrisers Hyderabad sit 3rd on the table with 10 points and an NRR (+0.815), while Rajasthan Royals are 4th with 10 points and an NRR (+0.602). Here’s how the points table looks after SRH’s win over RR – Updated Points Table.

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