Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs in the 67th match of the Indian Premier League on May 22, 2026.
Despite the loss, Bengaluru secured the top seed for the upcoming playoffs.
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Chasing a target of 256 runs, Royal Challengers Bengaluru focused on reaching a critical 166-run threshold to secure their tournament positioning.
They managed 200 for 4 in their 20 overs, with captain Rajat Patidar scoring a sedate fifty and Krunal Pandya remaining 41 not out.
Playoff Matchups Set
The result sets the playoff matchups for both franchises.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on May 26 in Dharamsala, while Sunrisers Hyderabad will travel to New Chandigarh for the eliminator match on May 27.
According to a statistical note by Sampath on espncricinfo.
com, Bengaluru became the first team in a men's franchise T20 league game to lose by 50 or more runs while retaining six or more wickets in hand.
Kishan Shines with Bat
Sunrisers Hyderabad opening batter Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match after his decisive innings upfront.
Kishan credited the team's environment and support system for helping maintain a relaxed approach in high-pressure scenarios.
"Just happy about it, taking one match at a time, not making it complicated for myself, just keeping it simple," said Kishan.
"It's just about watching the ball and playing your game."
The opening batsman acknowledged his strong individual track record against the Bengaluru franchise.
