SRH vs RCB IPL 2026 Match Preview, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips
The Indian Premier League is heating up as Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a blockbuster T20 clash. With both teams already qualified for the next stage of the IPL, this match is all about momentum and finalizing the perfect combinations. If you are looking for the ultimate Dream11 Prediction and tips to build your Fantasy Winning Team, you are in the right place.
Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Date: 22 May 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Fans can catch all the live action of this thrilling encounter across multiple platforms.
- JioHotstar(App + Website)
- Star Sport Channels
Weather Report
The weather in Hyderabad will be warm, with temperatures hovering around 32 degrees Celsius during match hours. Humidity will be moderate, and there is a very low Rain impact expected. The Dew factor will play a massive role in the second innings, making chasing the preferred option for the captain winning the toss.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Pitch Report for the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium suggests a paradise for batters. The surface is flat, and the ball comes onto the bat beautifully.
- The Average score here in the last five matches is a massive 210 runs.
- There is a clear Pace vs spin dominance, with Pace bowlers taking 50 wickets compared to just 16 wickets for spinners.
- Batting vs bowling trend: Teams chasing have a significant advantage due to the dew.
- Fantasy Takeaway: Load your team with top order batters and death over pace bowlers.
Team Form & Head to-Head
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Last 5 matches: W, L, W, L, W
- SRH has been inconsistent but explosive, heavily relying on their aggressive top order.
- Head to-head record: 4 wins against RCB.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Last 5 matches: W, W, W, L, L
- RCB is riding a three match winning streak, driven by their star studded batting lineup.
- Head to-head record: 4 wins against SRH.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Jack Edwards and David Payne are Injured and unavailable for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Yash Dayal is Injured and will miss out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- The rest of the core squads are Fully fit and ready for action.
Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, R Smaran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga, Shivang Kumar
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Venkatesh Iyer, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam
Key Players to Watch
- Heinrich Klaasen: The SRH wicketkeeper has smashed 555 runs this season. His ability to clear the boundary makes him a must have.
- Virat Kohli: Leading the charge for RCB, he has piled up 542 runs. He anchors the innings and guarantees solid fantasy points.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar: With 24 wickets this season, he is the premier strike bowler for RCB and lethal in the powerplay.
- Abhishek Sharma: An explosive opener for SRH with 507 runs, perfect for maximizing powerplay restrictions.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Virat Kohli
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Mega League Differential Picks
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: A brilliant all rounder who can fetch points with both bat and ball, offering great differential value.
- Devdutt Padikkal: Often overlooked, but he has scored 412 runs and can anchor the innings perfectly for RCB.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Both teams have qualified, but Royal Challengers Bengaluru look slightly more balanced with their current winning momentum. However, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the team batting second will have a massive edge. RCB is predicted to win if they chase.
Disclaimer
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 SRH vs RCB players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH vs RCB | 28 Mar - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 201/9 (20.0) | 203/4 (15.4) | RCB RCB won by 6 wickets (with 26 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs SRH | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 226/8 (20.0) | 161/10 (16.0) | SRH SRH won by 65 runs | ||
| SRH vs LSG | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | LSG | 156/9 (20.0) | 160/5 (19.5) | LSG LSG won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs SRH | 11 Apr - 03:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 219/6 (20.0) | 223/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs RR | 13 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | RR | 216/6 (20.0) | 159/10 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 57 runs | ||
| SRH vs CSK | 18 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | CSK | 194/9 (20.0) | 184/8 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 10 runs | ||
| SRH vs DC | 21 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | DC | 242/2 (20.0) | 195/9 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 47 runs | ||
| RR vs SRH | 25 Apr - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | SRH | 228/6 (20.0) | 229/5 (18.3) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs SRH | 29 Apr - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 243/5 (20.0) | 249/4 (18.4) | SRH SRH won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs KKR | 03 May - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | 165/10 (19.0) | 169/3 (18.2) | KKR KKR won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs PBKS | 06 May - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | PBKS | 235/4 (20.0) | 202/7 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 33 runs | ||
| SRH vs GT | 12 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | SRH | 168/5 (20.0) | 86/10 (14.5) | GT GT won by 82 runs | ||
| CSK vs SRH | 18 May - 07:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | 180/7 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs RCB | 22 May - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | 255/4 (20.0) | 200/4 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 55 runs |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH vs RCB | 28 Mar - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 201/9 (20.0) | 203/4 (15.4) | RCB RCB won by 6 wickets (with 26 balls remaining) | ||
| RCB vs CSK | 05 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | CSK | 250/3 (20.0) | 207/10 (19.4) | RCB RCB won by 43 runs | ||
| RR vs RCB | 10 Apr - 07:30 PM | Guwahati | RR | 201/8 (20.0) | 202/4 (18.0) | RR RR won by 6 wickets (with 12 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs RCB | 12 Apr - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 240/4 (20.0) | 222/5 (20.0) | RCB RCB won by 18 runs | ||
| RCB vs LSG | 15 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 146/10 (20.0) | 149/5 (15.1) | RCB RCB won by 5 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs RCB | 18 Apr - 03:30 PM | Bengaluru | DC | 175/8 (20.0) | 179/4 (19.5) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| RCB vs GT | 24 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 205/3 (20.0) | 206/5 (18.5) | RCB RCB won by 5 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs RCB | 27 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | RCB | 75/10 (16.3) | 77/1 (6.3) | RCB RCB won by 9 wickets (with 81 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs RCB | 30 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 155/10 (19.2) | 158/6 (15.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 25 balls remaining) | ||
| LSG vs RCB | 07 May - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | RCB | 209/3 (19.0) | 203/6 (19.0) | LSG LSG won by 9 runs (DLS method) | ||
| RCB vs MI | 10 May - 07:30 PM | Raipur | RCB | 166/7 (20.0) | 167/8 (20.0) | RCB RCB won by 2 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs RCB | 13 May - 08:45 PM | Raipur | RCB | 192/4 (20.0) | 194/4 (19.1) | RCB RCB won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| RCB vs PBKS | 17 May - 03:30 PM | Dharamsala | PBKS | 222/4 (20.0) | 199/8 (20.0) | RCB RCB won by 23 runs | ||
| SRH vs RCB | 22 May - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | 255/4 (20.0) | 200/4 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 55 runs |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH vs LSG | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | LSG | 156/9 (20.0) | 160/5 (19.5) | LSG LSG won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| SRH vs RR | 13 Apr - 07:30 PM | RR | 216/6 (20.0) | 159/10 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 57 runs | ||
| SRH vs CSK | 18 Apr - 07:30 PM | CSK | 194/9 (20.0) | 184/8 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 10 runs | ||
| SRH vs DC | 21 Apr - 07:30 PM | DC | 242/2 (20.0) | 195/9 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 47 runs | ||
| SRH vs KKR | 03 May - 03:30 PM | SRH | 165/10 (19.0) | 169/3 (18.2) | KKR KKR won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs PBKS | 06 May - 07:30 PM | PBKS | 235/4 (20.0) | 202/7 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 33 runs | ||
| SRH vs RCB | 22 May - 07:30 PM | SRH | 255/4 (20.0) | 200/4 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 55 runs |





