RCB vs SRH, IPL 2020 Highlights: SunRisers Hyderabad Outclass Royal Challengers Bangalore By 5 Wickets In Sharjah
IPL 2020 RCB vs SRH: SunRisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets, with the triumph propelling them to the fourth position on the points table.
- Arnab Mukherji
- Updated:October 31, 2020 11:00 PM IST

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by five wickets in Match 52 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday. SRH were handed a paltry target of 121 runs, which they chased down in 14.1 overs. Wriddhiman Saha was the highest run-scorer, accumulating 39 runs off 32 deliveries. Windies all-rounder Jason Holder further made his presence felt down the order, smashing 26 runs off 10 balls with a boundary and three sixes to his credit. Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the bowlers accounting for two wickets. Earlier, RCB posted a total of 120 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Opener Josh Phillippe was the top run-scorer, accumulating 32 runs off 31 deliveries. South Africa batsman AB de Villiers was the second-highest run-scorer, scoring 24 runs from as many balls. Pacers Sandeep Sharma and Jason Holder accounted for two wickets apiece. Thangarasu Natarajan, Shahbaz Nadeem and Rashid Khan picked a wicket apiece as well. (SCORECARD)
IPL 2020 Match 52 Highlights Between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs SunRisers Hyderabad, From Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- 22:58 (IST)That's it from us!Join us tomorrow for the final double-header of IPL 2020 as CSK take on KXIP in the opening match, followed by a clash between KKR and RR.
- 22:48 (IST)Important win for SunRisers HyderabadSRH defeat RCB by five wickets, following an excellent performance. The bowlers delivered a fine show with the ball, with the batsmen getting the chase of 121 done and dusted.
CHASED!
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 31, 2020
Job well done, boys! #RCBvSRH #OrangeArmy #KeepRising pic.twitter.com/djoGfEzmQE - 22:47 (IST)SIX!Jason Holder finishes the chase in style, directing the short ball over long-on with a powerful shot.
- 22:45 (IST)WICKET! Abhishek Sharma c Gurkeerat Singh b Navdeep Saini 8 (5)Abhishek Sharma departs for 8 as he attempts to smash a full delivery over covers, without getting hold of the ball. Abhishek chipped the ball towards wide mid-off, with Gurkeerat Singh completing the catch. Abdul Samad is the new man in.
- 22:42 (IST)SIX!Wonderful six by Abhishek Sharma who hooks the short ball over fine leg.
- 22:41 (IST)FOUR!Jason Holder follows up the six with a boundary, directing the yorker bowled at leg stump down to fine leg.
- 22:40 (IST)SIX!Second six of the innings for Jason Holder who pulls the ball over deep square leg with great confidence. The target is getting even closer with every passing delivery.
- 22:37 (IST)SIX!Wonderful six by Jason Holder who pulls the short ball from Isuru Udana over deep mid-wicket.
- 22:33 (IST)WICKET! Kane Williamson c Virat Kohli b Isuru Udana 8 (14)RCB get the big wicket of Kane Williamson. Williamson chipped the ball straight to Virat Kohli at covers, following a fuller delivery, bringing Jason Holder to the crease.
- 22:30 (IST)1500 runs in the IPL for Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson has now completed 1500 runs in the IPL. The New Zealand cricketer will look to get SRH across the line, following the dismissal of Wriddhiman Saha.
Make that 1500 runs for Kane Williamson #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/8vtazaYwiw
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 31, 2020 - 22:28 (IST)WICKET! Wriddhiman Saha c AB de Villiers b Yuzvendra Chahal 39 (32)Wriddhiman Saha departs for 39, after being deceived by a flighted delivery from Yuzvendra Chahal. AB pulled off a quick stumping, with Saha outside the crease. Abhishek Sharma is the new man in.
- 22:21 (IST)FOUR!Fantastic boundary by Wriddhiman Saha who makes room, directing the ball confidently over mid-wicket.
- 22:16 (IST)FOUR!Fine boundary by Wriddhiman Saha who lofts the full toss over cover, with the fielder at mid-off inside the ring.
- 22:15 (IST)Yuzvendra Chahal choking the flow of runsYuzvendra Chahal has conceded just five runs in two overs, picking a wicket. Chahal is certainly helping RCB bounce back, in a clash which seems one-sided.
- 22:01 (IST)WICKET! Manish Pandey c Chris Morris b Yuzvendra Chahal 26 (19)Manish Pandey departs for 26 runs off 19 deliveries, after attempting a slog-sweep against the spin, resulting in a top-edge which Chris Morris took advantage of, running in from long-on. Kane Williamson is the new man in.
- 21:55 (IST)SRH in control at the end of the powerplaySRH finish the powerplay with 58 runs having lost only one wicket. With 63 runs needed in 84 balls, the Hyderabad-based franchise is certainly in the driver's seat.
A great powerplay for #SRH with 58 runs on the board and a loss of one wicket.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 31, 2020
LIve - https://t.co/pVpZmFgN1J #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/ZdKJ7ZPnPt - 21:53 (IST)SIX!Opening six of the innings for Wriddhiman Saha who pulls the short ball to backward square leg.
- 21:51 (IST)SRH reach the 50-run markSRH have reached the 50-run mark in 5.2 overs, following a boundary by Wriddhiman Saha who plays a lofted shot. Saha did not connect as beautifully as he would have liked, but the ball managed to run away to the boundary, after beating Chris Morris at mid-on.
- 21:49 (IST)FOUR!Third boundary of the innings for Manish Pandey who takes advantage of a delivery bowled down leg, with the ball running away to the fine leg fence.
- 21:43 (IST)Manish Pandey completes 1000 IPL runs for SRHManish Pandey gets his second boundary of the innings, rolling his wrists to smash the slower ball over mid-wicket.
Into the four figure mark for @SunRisers
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 31, 2020
Keep 'em coming @im_manishpandey #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/JVKpMLnyoc - 21:40 (IST)FOUR!SRH continue to score at a steady rate as Wriddhiman Saha sweeps the ball astutely over backward square.
- 21:38 (IST)SIX!Second six of the innings as Manish Pandey smashes the ball flat over deep square leg, following a delivery banged into the surface.
- 21:33 (IST)FOUR!Manish Pandey takes advantage of a short of length delivery, flat-batting through the line, straight of mid-on.
- 21:32 (IST)WICKET! David Warner c Isuru Udana b Washington Sundar 8 (5)David Warner departs for 8 after attempting a pull shot but failing to connect properly, resulting in an easy catch for Isuru Udana at mid-on. Manish Pandey is the new man in.
Washington Sundar comes into the attack and gets the wicket of #SRH Captain who departs for 8.
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 31, 2020
Live - https://t.co/pVpZmFgN1J #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/uP5NwUWEVN - 21:27 (IST)SIX!David Warner welcomes Washington Sundar into the attack with a massive six. Warner pulled the ball over cow-corner, following a short delivery.
- 21:25 (IST)Fine start by Chris MorrisChris Morris concedes just four runs from the opening over of the second innings, against SRH openers David Warner and Wriddhiman Saha. SRH 4/0 after 1 over
- 21:06 (IST)SRH need 121 runs to winRCB have finished with a total of 120 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs, resulting in a target of 121 runs for SRH.
Our bowlers come out on top after the first innings
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 31, 2020
RCB - 120/7 (20)
- 121 runs#RCBvSRH #OrangeArmy #KeepRising pic.twitter.com/YXccTkbPSG - 21:03 (IST)WICKET! Isuru Udana c Kane Williamson b Jason Holder 0 (1)Isuru Udana departs for a golden duck after attempting to clear the infield over cover, but managing to hit the ball straight in the air with Kane Williamson completing the catch. Mohammed Siraj is the new man in.
- 21:00 (IST)WICKET! Chris Morris c David Warner b Jason Holder 3 (4)Chris Morris departs for 3 runs off 4 deliveries following a low full toss which he mishit to David Warner, fielding at long-on. Isuru Udana is the new man in.
- 20:55 (IST)FOUR!Gurkeerat gets a lucky boundary having attempted to paddle-scoop a full delivery over short fine leg. The ball flew towards short third man, going on to hit the fence following a deflection off Sandeep Sharma who tried in vain to complete a catch.
- 20:53 (IST)WICKET! Washington Sundar c&b T Natarajan 21 (18)Washington Sundar departs for 21, after attempting a straight drive off a full delivery from T Natarajan. Sundar hit the ball straight back to the bowler, who held on beautifully. Chris Morris is the new man in.
- 20:44 (IST)FOUR!Excellent batting by Washington Sundar who lofts the ball over cover with great confidence.
- 20:43 (IST)Gurkeerat Singh completes 500 runs in the IPLGurkeerat Singh has now completed 500 runs in the IPL. Can Gurkeerat lead RCB on to a defendable score tonight?
500 runs and counting for @gurkeeratmann22 in IPL #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/ASxcqQ9JKH
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 31, 2020 - 20:37 (IST)FOUR!What a fine boundary by Washington Sundar, who takes advantage of the width on a short of length delivery, hitting the ball over backward point.
- 20:35 (IST)RCB need to accelerate having scored just 86 runs in 14 oversRCB have posted a score of 86 runs for the loss of four wickets in 14 overs. Gurkeerat Singh and Washington Sundar are attempting to rebuild the innings, following the dismissals of AB de Villiers and Josh Philippe. However, they certainly need to accelerate in the last six overs, if RCB are to post a defendable total.
- 20:27 (IST)WICKET! Josh Philippe c Manish Pandey b Rashid Khan 32 (31)Josh Philippe departs for 32 runs as he attempts a big-hit playing a pull shot, hitting the straight to Manish Pandey at the mid-wicket fence. Gurkeerat Singh is the new man in.
The does the trick!
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 31, 2020
Philippe's mistimed shot is caught by Manish
RCB - 76/4 (12)#RCBvSRH #OrangeArmy #KeepRising pic.twitter.com/xKLlLN8hXH - 20:21 (IST)WICKET! AB de Villiers c Abhishek Sharma b Shahbaz Nadeem 24 (24)AB de Villiers departs for 24 runs off 24 deliveries, after attemping to clear the deep cover fence off a flatter delivery bowled outside the off stump. De Villiers however hit the ball straight to Abhishek Sharma who remained calm till the end, bringing Washington Sundar to the crease.
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 31, 2020
- 20:19 (IST)SIX!Lovely six by AB de Villiers who lofts through the line following a short delivery, clearing the long-on fielder astutely.
- 20:16 (IST)FOUR!Opening boundary of the innings for AB de Villiers who rocks back, pulling the short ball through the mid-wicket region.
- 20:10 (IST)FOUR!Josh Philippe takes advantage of the short boundary down at long-on, smacking the ball over AB de Villiers with a big back-lift.