Ishan Kishan's Blitz and SRH's Speed Dent RCB's Playoff Hopes

SRH Dent RCB’s Top-Two Hopes with Thumping 42-Run Win Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lived up to their reputation as the tournament’s disruptors, stunning Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) with a 42-run win that could significantly impact the playoff seeding in IPL 2025. 🔥 Kishan Anchors SRH’s 231 SRH rode on Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten 94 off 48 — a return to form for the opener after a string of lean scores following his century in the opener. While wickets fell around him, Kishan held firm, scoring 54 of the last 86 runs SRH managed, showing supreme control and maturity. Strike rate: 195.83 Key contributions: Accelerated when SRH needed a death-overs flourish Support: Lacked a big partner late in the innings, but Kishan's lone assault kept momentum high 📉 RCB’s Chase: Bright Start, Brutal Collapse Phil Salt gave RCB hope, helping them keep pace with the chase till the 14th over. However, a dramatic collapse of 7 wickets for 16 runs followed, leaving them reeling. The net run rate took a hit, which could be critical in a tight playoff race. 📊 Table Situation After the Match RCB remain one point behind Gujarat Titans, but with Punjab Kings close behind and a game in hand, the fight for the top two is now wide open. SRH may be out of playoff contention, but have proven they can upset any side on their day — the classic “banana peel” team. 🧠 Takeaway Ishan Kishan’s return to form couldn’t have come at a better time for SRH’s pride, and RCB’s late-innings meltdown is a reminder of the volatility in their middle order. With playoff positions on the line, RCB can ill afford another slip-up — especially with net run rate now potentially acting as a tiebreaker. Sunrisers Hyderabad 231 for 6 (Kishan 94*, Abhishek 34, Shepherd 2-14, Krunal 1-38) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru 189 (Salt 62, Kohli 43, Jitesh 24, Cummins 3-28, Malinga 2-37) by 42 runs