India, May 23 -- Chasing down totals in excess of 220 has become normalised in the 2026 Indian Premier League but Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling display - led by Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain - ensured that it wasn't the case against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Even though SRH won by 55 runs, RCB went back as the happier team. With their qualifications already locked in before this match, this match was crucial in determining where they finish in the standings.

The target was 256 but RCB needed just 166 runs to secure a top-two finish and over 178 to top the league. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad needed to win by 90 runs to ensure they finish in the top-two.

RCB started off with almost surgical precision, topped with aggression. Desp...