RR vs SRH IPL 2026 Result: Ishan Kishan Leads SRH Chase as Sooryavanshi Ton Goes in Vain
Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 229 in Jaipur with 9 balls to spare to beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in match 36 of IPL 2026. Ishan Kishan smashed 74 off 31 balls and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s stunning 103 off 37 for RR still ended up on the losing side. Pat Cummins returned to lead SRH and picked up right where he left off.
RR vs SRH Match Summary
Rajasthan Royals posted 228/6 in 20 overs, anchored by a jaw-dropping innings from teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who hit 103 off just 37 deliveries. But SRH’s batting lineup was in no mood to respect any target. Ishan Kishan, no longer carrying the captaincy burden, batted with pure freedom and Abhishek Sharma added 57 off 29 to make the chase look ridiculously easy.
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 228/6 | 20 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 229/5 | 18.3 |
Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets (9 balls remaining)
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Innings That Stunned Everyone
Sooryavanshi walked in at number two and proceeded to take the SRH bowling apart. Five fours and 12 sixes in a 37-ball hundred. That is a strike rate of 278. At 14 years old, he has just hit the fastest century by an Indian batter in IPL history. The crowd at Sawai Mansingh Stadium had barely settled when he was already past fifty.
Dhruv Jurel backed him up brilliantly with 51 off 35, and Donovan Ferreira added 33 off 16 late in the innings to push RR past 225.
The problem was, 228 was simply not enough on this pitch against this SRH batting order.
SRH Chase: Kishan and Abhishek Take It Away Early
Travis Head fell early for 6 but that brought Ishan Kishan to the crease and the game was effectively over from that point. Kishan made 74 off 31 balls with 11 fours and 3 sixes. Him and Abhishek Sharma put on 132 for the second wicket in under 10 overs and the required rate was never a concern.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 74 | 31 | 238.70 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 57 | 29 | 196.55 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 36 | 18 | 200.00 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 29 | 24 | 120.83 |
Even after three quick wickets fell in the middle overs, Nitish Kumar Reddy came in and smashed 36 off 18 to put the result beyond doubt. SRH crossed the line with 9 balls to spare.
Check the full SRH squad and fixtures to see how their remaining games line up from here.
Pat Cummins: Solid Return
Cummins returned from his back injury and bowled 4 tight overs for 27 runs and picked up the wicket of Riyan Parag. He did not need to do anything heroic with the ball but his control in the middle overs kept RR from going completely berserk after Sooryavanshi’s exit. The important thing is he looked sharp and fit and SRH have their captain back. Check the SRH vs RR head to head timeline to see how this rivalry has swung over the years.
Updated IPL 2026 Points Table After RR vs SRH
| # | Team | M | W | L | NR | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | +1.333 |
| 2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | +0.815 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +1.101 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | +0.602 |
| 5 | Chennai Super Kings | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | +0.118 |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.184 |
| 7 | Gujarat Titans | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.790 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.736 |
| 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -1.277 |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | -0.879 |
Stay updated with the live IPL 2026 points table as the race heats up.
Playoff Qualification Scenarios Right Now
Each team plays 14 league games. 16 points is the safe number to guarantee a playoff spot. 14 points can be enough with a good NRR. Here is where things stand:
Safe or on track:
- Punjab Kings are flying. 13 points from 7 games with 7 matches still to play. Barring a complete collapse they are going through.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad now on 12 points from 9 games with 5 remaining. Need 2 more wins from 5 to feel comfortable.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 10 from 7. Strong NRR. Still well in the race.
- Rajasthan Royals on 10 from 9. Only 5 games left so they need to win at least 3 of them to be safe.
In the mix but must win:
- Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Gujarat Titans are all on 6 points from 7 games. They each need to win 5 of their remaining 7 games to realistically hit 16 points. Not impossible but there is no room for error now.
Basically out:
- Mumbai Indians on 4 from 7 games. Need to win 6 of their last 7 to hit 16. Their NRR is also poor at -0.736. It is mathematically possible but practically very difficult.
- Lucknow Super Giants in the same boat. 4 points, poor NRR, and the schedule gets tough from here.
- Kolkata Knight Riders only have 3 points from 7 games. They would need to win all remaining 7 games to even reach 17 points. That is almost certainly not happening given their current form. Check the KKR squad and fixtures to see what they are working with.
The bottom line is the race for the top four is really a five-team battle between Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, and whichever of CSK, DC, or Gujarat Titans goes on a run first. Check all upcoming fixtures on the IPL 2026 schedule to plan your watching.
Key Takeaways From Tonight
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 103 off 37 is one of the great IPL innings by a teenager, period.
- Ishan Kishan looked like a man reborn without the captaincy. 74 off 31 is outrageous hitting.
- Pat Cummins looked fit and controlled. His return makes SRH a genuine title contender.
- Rajasthan Royals’ bowling was exposed badly. Losing this game puts real pressure on their playoff position with only 5 games left.
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FAQs
Who won RR vs SRH IPL 2026 match 36?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets with 9 balls to spare, chasing down 229 at Jaipur.
How many did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi score against SRH?
Sooryavanshi scored 103 off 37 balls with 5 fours and 12 sixes, becoming the youngest centurion in IPL history.
How did Ishan Kishan perform in the chase?
Ishan Kishan scored 74 off 31 balls at a strike rate of 238, putting the chase beyond doubt in the powerplay itself.
Did Pat Cummins play tonight?
Yes, Cummins returned from injury and captained SRH. He bowled 4 overs for 27 runs and took the wicket of Riyan Parag.
Where does SRH stand in the IPL 2026 points table after this win?
SRH move to 12 points from 9 games and are now second on the table behind Punjab Kings.
Which teams are out of IPL 2026 playoff contention?
Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians are effectively out of contention based on current points and remaining games, though it remains mathematically possible.
