Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Record Chase in IPL 2026
On April 25, the Sunrisers Hyderabad made history by chasing a remarkable 229 runs against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, securing a five-wicket victory. This achievement marks the fourth-highest successful run chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, showcasing the team’s exceptional batting performance and strategic approach.
Before this match, fans were already treated to a record-breaking chase when Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings successfully chased down 265 runs against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. This set the stage for an exciting IPL season filled with high-scoring matches and thrilling finishes.
SRH has previously entered the elite list of teams with successful chases. In 2025, they achieved a remarkable 246-run chase against PBKS, which remains the third-highest successful chase in IPL history. The team’s ability to perform under pressure continues to impress cricket enthusiasts across the globe.
Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History
Here is a breakdown of the highest successful run chases in IPL history:
- PBKS – 265 runs against DC in 2026
- PBKS – 262 runs against KKR in 2024
- SRH – 246 runs against PBKS in 2025
- SRH – 229 runs against RR in 2026
- RCB – 228 runs against LSG in 2025
- RR – 224 runs against PBKS in 2020
The recent match between RR and SRH was not only significant for the score but also for the number of catches that were missed, especially easy ones. Both the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad matches saw several dropped catches, which could have altered the course of the game.
In the RR vs SRH match, Abhishek Sharma was given two chances to survive, first when Ravindra Jadeja dropped him and later when Shimron Hetmyer misjudged the ball’s trajectory. These errors proved crucial as SRH managed to complete the chase with nine balls remaining, thanks to Salil Arora hitting a six off Nandre Burger.
Rajasthan Royals’ Strong Performance
Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable total of 228/6 in 20 overs, with a run rate of 11.40. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 103 off just 37 balls. His innings included 5 fours and 12 sixes, with a strike rate of 278.37. He formed a crucial 112-run partnership with Dhruv Jurel, who scored 51 off 35 balls with 8 boundaries.
Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early for 10, while Riyan Parag added 7. The finishing phase was driven by Donovan Ferreira’s 33 off 16 balls and Shimron Hetmyer’s 11. Late unbeaten contributions from Ravindra Jadeja (4) and Jofra Archer (2) helped extend the score.
Eshan Malinga took 2 wickets for 38 runs, while Pat Cummins, making his debut as SRH captain in IPL 2026, returned 1/27.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Chasing Strategy
Sunrisers Hyderabad chased 229, reaching 229/5 in 18.3 overs with a run rate of 12.37. The innings was built on aggressive top-order scoring despite an early wicket. Travis Head departed for 6, after which Abhishek Sharma (57 off 29) and Ishan Kishan (74 off 31) added 132 runs for the second wicket in 59 balls. Both batters crossed fifties in 24 balls each, maintaining a high scoring rate.
Heinrich Klaasen contributed a sluggish 29 off 24, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added 36 off 18 with three sixes. The lower order saw Salil Arora remain unbeaten on 8 off 3 balls.
Among bowlers, Jofra Archer and Brijesh Sharma took two wickets each, but the scoring rate remained consistently above 10 runs per over.
