Sunrisers Hyderabad, the 2016 IPL champions, will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial group stage match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday. Despite a rocky start this season, Sunrisers Hyderabad has managed to secure a playoff spot by winning crucial matches, currently standing third in the points table with 16 points in 13 games. A victory in this match could propel them to a top-two finish.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has already secured a playoff spot and is currently leading the points table with 18 points from 13 matches. Coming off a significant win against Punjab Kings, RCB will be looking to solidify their top-two position with a win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The head-to-head record slightly favors Sunrisers, with 14 wins out of 27 matches against RCB’s 12 victories.
The last encounter between these two teams in IPL 2026 saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru emerge victorious by 6 wickets. The match is scheduled for Friday, May 22, at 7:30 PM IST at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar offering live streaming services.
