Dubai, October 11: Sunrisers Hyderabad clash with out of sorts Rajasthan Royals in Match 26 of IPL 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (October 11).
David Warner-led Sunrisers come into Sunday's match on the back of a huge win over Kings XI Punjab, while Steve Smith-led Royals suffered their fourth successive loss in their most recent outing against Delhi Capitals.
RR had kickstarted their campaign with twin wins against Chennai Super Kings and KXIP. But have been searching for a win since then, having been beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians and DC.
However, they will boosted with the availability of star all-rounder Ben Stokes, who ended his quarantine on Saturday (October 10). But whether he plays on Sunday is still unclear.
SRH, meanwhile, have lost three and won three so far this campaign. While, they lost games against RCB, MI and KKR. The Warner-led unit has managed to add three wins to their account, beating DC, CSK and KXIP to pocket six points.
Another defeat to Royals may dent their hopes of a place in play-off. So, Smith's side will look for quick turnaround in fortunes against Sunrisers, who saw their opening pair regain form from last seaason.
Here mykhel brings you Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals match updates:
SIX! And its all over as Riyan Parag hits Khaleel out of the park to guide Rajasthan Royals to five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
What a way to win the game. A MAXIMUM by Riyan Parag as @rajasthanroyals beat #SRH by 5 wickets.
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Tewatia the man once again as he takes Royals within reach of victory.
Three runs come off the first two balls of the final over. RR need 5 runs from 4 balls.
150 comes up for Royals, who need eight of the last over for victory. RR are 151 for 5 in 19 overs.
FOUR! and a SIX! Tewatia drives past a diving Warner for a boundary and sweeps for a maximum of the next delivery. RR need 10 from 8.
Rashid goes for plenty in his final over as Royals are in with a chance for victory. RR are 137 for 5 in 18 overs and need 22 runs to win in the last two overs.
Back to back three boundaries from Tewatia as he takes Rashid to the cleaners. RR need 23 runs off 14 balls to win.
Time for Rashid's last over. Will this be the crucial over in the match?
Back-to-back boundaries for Parag as he muscles one into the cover boundary and scoops over the wicketkeeper for another boundary. RR are 123 for 5 in 17 overs and need 36 runs from 18 balls to win.
SIX! Tewatia this time as he smashes Sandeep over mid-wicket for his first six of the match. Can the Haryana all-rounder take Royals over the line again?
SIX! 100 up for RR!! Riyan Parag slogs Khaleel over the deep mid-wicket boundary for a maximum. Royals are 105 for 5 in 16 overs. They need 54 runs from 24 balls to win the match.
DROPPED! Tough chance as Priyam Garg puts down Riyan Parag off Khaleel, who was close to his third wicket in the match.
Six singles come off Natarajan's third over as the second strategic time-out is signalled by the umpire. RR are scoring way below the required rate. They are 94 for 5 in 15 overs and need 65 runs from 30 balls to win the match.
A decision for run-out goes upstairs as Natarajan flicks the ball on to the stumps at the non-striker's end. And the decision is NOT OUT as Riyan Parag returned to the crease before the ball hit the stumps.
Royals, who need close to 12 runs per over, manage to score just four runs from Sandeep Sharma's third over. RR are 88 for 5 in 14 overs.
Sandeep Sharma returns to the attack. SRH seem to be saving Rashid for later.
Shankar just goes about his business concedes six runs from his third over. RR are 84 for 5 in 13 overs, need 75 runs from 42 balls to win.
OUT! Rashid strikes again as he dismisses dangerous Sanju Samson (26) caught behind after an excellent catch by Jonny Bairstow. RR are in trouble now. They are 78 for 5 in 12 overs.
Khaleel Ahmed makes a brilliant effort to save a boundary in the fine-leg area as Rashid continues his spell.
Vijay Shankar follows up with a tight over, concedes just five singles, RR are 72 for 4 in 11 overs.
Sunrisers take a review for LBW, but they are unsuccessful as the ball misses the wickets on hawkeye. RR are 67 for 4 in 10 overs and need 92 runs from 60 balls to win.
At the halfway mark, #RR are 67/4
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OUT! Rashid Khan strikes straight after the strategic break as he traps Uthappa (18) LBW. RR are 63 for 4 in 9.1 overs.
Vijay Shankar concedes 11 runs from his first over which also featured a cut short by Sanju Samson, who scored his third boundary of the match. RR are 63 for 1 in 9 overs.
Eventful end to the over as Rashid Khan comes into the attack for Sunrisers as Royals bring up their fifty. RR are 52 for in 8 overs.
Back-to-Back boundaries for Sanju Samson as he cuts loose against the young left-arm spinner.
Time for spin and it is young left-arm spinner Abhishek Sharam into the attack for Sunrisers.
T Natarajan rounds off the powerplay with a maiden over as Royals face an uphill task in their run chase. RR are 36 for 3 in 6 overs and need 123 runs from 84 balls to win.
SIX and FOUR! Robin Uthappa starts with two boundaries as a top edge goes for four while he slogs one over fine-leg for a maximum. RR are 36 for 3 in 5 overs.
OUT! Buttler (16) follows his captain as an inside edge off his pad carries to the keeper off Khaleel's bowling. RR are 26 for 3 in 4.1 overs.
OUT! Smith (5) is run out after falling short of a second run attempt with Buttler. RR are 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs.