Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Rasikh Salam Dar dismissed Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Travis Head with a yorker during their IPL 2026 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday, May 22.
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 255/4 in their allotted 20 overs after captain Pat Cummins chose to bat first.
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Abhishek Sharma scored 56 runs off 22 deliveries, while Ishan Kishan top-scored for the team with 79 runs off 46 balls.
Heinrich Klaasen contributed a quick 51 runs from 24 balls to help set the 256-run target for Bengaluru.
Nitish Kumar Reddy ensured the hosts passed the 250-run milestone by scoring an unbeaten 29 runs off 12 deliveries.
Key Wicket
During the Hyderabad innings, Travis Head hit three consecutive boundaries off Rasikh Salam Dar in the fourth over.
The bowler responded by delivering a yorker that beat the Australian batsman and hit the stumps, ending a dangerous partnership.
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Following the wicket, the young bowler gestured to the crowd by putting his hand to his ear, which was accompanied by an energetic celebration from teammate Virat Kohli.
Cricket enthusiasts on social media platform X praised the bowler for his composure and skill under pressure.
Bengaluru currently leads the tournament standings with nine wins from 13 matches, totaling 18 points with a net run rate of +1.065.
Hyderabad occupies third place with eight victories from 13 games, earning 16 points and a net run rate of +0.350.
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Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured positions in the upcoming tournament playoffs.
