Jaipur, April 26 -- In one of the most explosive run-chases of the season, Sunrisers Hyderabad overhauled a daunting target to defeat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Saturday.

Chasing a massive 229, Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on a sensational innings from Ishan Kishan, who blasted 74 off just 31 balls, laced with 11 fours and three sixes, setting the tone for a fearless pursuit. He found strong support from Abhishek Sharma, who hammered 57 off 29 balls as the duo stitched a match-defining 132-run stand for the second wicket.

Despite an early loss of Travis Head, Sunrisers dominated the powerplay, racing to 89 runs in six overs, putting Rajasthan's bowlers under...