After an impressive performance by Ishan Kishan, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a 55-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL 2026 match. Kishan’s 79 off 46 deliveries played a crucial role in guiding SRH to a total of 255/4 before restricting RCB to 200/4. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan commended Kishan for his development into a more complete batter, particularly highlighting his responsible batting at No. 3.
Pathan praised Kishan’s progress against spin bowling, noting his strength on the off-side and ability to control the game. SRH’s innings saw explosive hitting, with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head contributing significantly alongside Kishan. Heinrich Klaasen’s quick 51 off 24 deliveries further boosted the scoring rate, with Pathan acknowledging his smart play against Josh Hazlewood.
The match also featured a tense moment between Virat Kohli and Travis Head during RCB’s chase, reflecting the competitive spirit of the game. Pathan emphasized that such incidents are common in high-stakes matches where teams are competing for top positions. Despite RCB’s loss, they finished at the top of the league standings, while SRH’s victory provided a morale boost for the upcoming playoffs.
