IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 67th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between SRH vs RCB IPL T20 match?

In the 67th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is gearing up to face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-voltage match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday, May 22nd. Both teams will be aiming to finish in the top two of the points table. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have enjoyed a phenomenal run in the tournament, sitting in the third spot of the points table with 16 points to their name in 13 games so far. They still have one game to play and will be pushing themselves to finish in the top two of the points table for an advantage going into their playoffs. They will be coming into this match after thrashing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 5 wickets in their previous game. While batting first, CSK posted 180 for 7 in their 20 overs. In reply, SRH chased down the target in just 19 overs. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru extended their winning streak to three matches after beating the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 23 runs. With that victory, they became the first team to secure their playoff qualifications. While batting first in the previous match, RCB posted a challenging total of 222 for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli scored 58 runs, while Venkatesh Iyer smashed his first half-century for the team, collecting 73* off 40 deliveries. Tim David finished brilliantly for the team, smashing 28* off just 12 deliveries. In reply, PBKS could only manage to reach 199 for 8 in their 20 overs, thanks to a great bowling display from RCB bowlers. While Rasikh Salam grabbed three in his four overs, the in-form Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets in his spell. 

SRH vs RCB IPL Match Details

SRH vs RCB IPL Match Details
Match	SRH vs RCB 67th T20 IPL Match
Date and Time	Friday, May 22nd; 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar

SRH vs RCB Pitch Report

The pitch in Hyderabad is likely to offer balanced and ideal conditions for both batters and bowlers, with both pacers and spinners finding some assistance. However, with this being an afternoon fixture, the surface is expected to be dry due to the excessively hot and sunny conditions. The ball could swing around for the first few overs in the power-play. The first inning total at this venue is likely to be around 185.

SRH vs RCB Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain humid and partly cloudy, with no rain predicted during the game. Although this is an evening game, the surroundings might feel a high percentage of humidity around. The temperatures are likely to hover around 26-32 °C.

SRH vs RCB Head-to-Head Records

SRH vs RCB head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	27
Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad	14
Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru	12
Tied	0
No Result	1

SRH vs RCB Probable XI

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Praful Hinge, Nitish Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Sakib Hussain.

  (Impact Players - Krains Fuletra, Aniket Verma, Gerald Coetzee, Zeeshan Ansari)

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Jacob Bethell, Rasikh Salam, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Suyansh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Venkatesh Iyer.

  (Impact Players - Jodan Cox, Devdutt Padikkal, Swapnil Singh, Mangesh Yadav)

Players To Watch Out For in the SRH vs RCB IPL Match

• Abhishek Sharma | SRH: This left-handed batter will be looking to get back to his form after some dismal performances. He has collected 507 runs in 13 innings with three half-centuries and one century to his name. He is still striking with 202 and has an average of 42.25. He will be a player to watch out for.  

• Heinrich Klaasen | SRH: This 34-year-old former Proteas player is currently sitting in the third spot of the highest run-scorer list with 555 runs in 13 matches, including five half-centuries. He has been striking at 156 and averaging 50.45 this season. Despite being a middle-order batter, Klaasen has been really impressive with his bat this season. He will be the player to watch out for. 

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is in brilliant form this season, especially how this right-arm medium pacer is performing in the powerplay. He has been consistently taking regular wickets for the team. Overall, this season, he has taken 24 wickets so far and is currently at the top of the highest wicket-taker list. 

• Virat Kohli | RCB: This right-handed batter is yet again proving himself for the team. After his two consecutive ducks in the tournament, he has hammered 105* and 58 in his last two matches. He is someone who can provide momentum to his team during the powerplay overs with attacking gameplay. He has scored 542 runs in 12 IPL games so far at a batting strike rate of 165 and an average of 54.2. He will be a player to watch. 

SRH vs RCB Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the 8 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on seven occasions and bat once.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In the last 59 T20 matches played at this venue, it has been recorded that the team batting first has registered victory in 29 games, while teams batting second have won 29 matches. This recent trend suggests that teams should bowl first after winning the toss to extract maximum benefits. 

SRH vs RCB Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: RCB (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 50-52
• SRH Total: 210-215
• Match Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: SRH (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 48-55
• RCB Total: 220-230
• Match Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Who will win today's SRH vs RCB IPL match?

Both teams have been performing brilliantly so far in the campaign. While RCB is at the top of the table, SRH are sitting just below and are placed second in the points table. However, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chances of winning this match are higher as they are a better team on paper, especially in the away games. They have an in-form bowling attack, while their batters have been piling up good chunks of runs. Meanwhile, SRH shouldn't be taken lightly as they have a stellar lineup that can win any match on their day with their performance.