Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a commanding 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in an IPL 2026 clash held in Hyderabad, powered by standout performances from debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. The match took place on Tuesday, April 13, 2026, with Hyderabad delivering a dominant all-around display.

After posting a competitive total of 216 for six in their 20 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad quickly seized control during Rajasthan’s chase. Praful Hinge made an immediate impact, taking three wickets in the opening over and dismantling the Royals’ top order. His early breakthroughs reduced Rajasthan to a precarious position in the powerplay, effectively ending any realistic hopes of chasing the target.

Sakib Hussain complemented the effort with a disciplined bowling performance, finishing with four wickets and cleaning up the lower order. Despite a brief resistance from Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja, Rajasthan Royals were unable to recover from the early collapse and were eventually bowled out for 158 in 19 overs.

Earlier in the match, Hyderabad’s innings was anchored by a strong batting display, highlighted by aggressive middle-order contributions that pushed the total past 200. The combination of a high score and early bowling breakthroughs proved decisive.

The victory marks a significant moment for Sunrisers Hyderabad, particularly with two debutants delivering match-winning performances. It also underscores the team’s potential as it looks to build momentum in the IPL 2026 season.