Losing their first game against Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals were already in a tight spot to score the next points in their next match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Starting the innings with Sanju Samson’s power hits (102 not out; 55b; 10X4,4X6), and backed up by Ajinkya Rahane (70 out; 49b; 4X4,3X6), Royals delivered a total of 198 in 20 overs, with the loss of two wickets.
However, Sunrisers put up a tremendous show, with David Warner (69 out; 37b; 9X4,2X6) leading the squad, hitting Dhawal Kulkarni off for a boundary in the first ball of the 2nd innings, with Jhonny Bairstow (45 out; 28b; 6X4,1X6) following suit. Shreyas Gopal of RR came out to be the only bowler putting up a fight, and seizing 3 wickets, sparing only 27 runs off his 4 overs. However, RR bowlers were unable to stop the damage already done by SRH, ensuring a 5 wicket win, and adding 2 points to their table.
