In a dazzling display of power hitting, opener Sooryavanshi smashed a breathtaking century to propel Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a formidable 228 for 6 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday.
Sooryavanshi's Blazing Knock
Sooryavanshi's innings of 112 runs off just 58 balls was the cornerstone of RR's imposing total. His knock was studded with 12 fours and 8 sixes, as he took the SRH bowlers to the cleaners. He reached his century in just 52 balls, his second in IPL history.
The right-hander was particularly severe on the SRH spinners, smashing them for boundaries at will. He was ably supported by captain Sanju Samson, who contributed a quickfire 45 off 28 balls, and Dhruv Jurel, who remained unbeaten on 34 off 18 deliveries.
SRH Bowling Struggles
SRH's bowling attack had no answer to Sooryavanshi's onslaught. Pat Cummins was the most expensive, conceding 48 runs in his four overs without a wicket. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan also went for plenty, with figures of 0/42 and 1/52 respectively. The only bright spot for SRH was spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who picked up 2 for 35 in his four overs.
Match Context
This match was crucial for both teams in the context of the tournament. RR, currently placed third in the points table, were looking to consolidate their position, while SRH, languishing at sixth, needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Sooryavanshi's heroics have given RR a strong platform to defend.
The crowd at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium was treated to a masterclass in power hitting, with Sooryavanshi's innings being the highlight of the evening. His ability to find the boundaries at will and clear the ropes with ease left the SRH fielders shell-shocked.
As the match progresses, all eyes will be on SRH's batting lineup to see if they can chase down this mammoth target. With the pitch expected to remain good for batting, the match promises to be an exciting contest.
