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Two of the IPL’s most devastating opening duos are set to clash as a Sunrisers Hyderabad side, blowing hot and cold, hosts the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, arguably the most explosive opening pair in T20 cricket over the past two years, once again set the tone against Punjab Kings on Friday, plundering 105 runs in the PowerPlay and briefly threatening the elusive 300-run mark. However, a double strike that removed ‘Travishek’ in a single over and a middle order that struggled to get going helped PBKS restrict the marauders in orange to a now modest 219.

A subpar batting outing only dials up the heat of the spotlight on an undercooked bowling pie. With Pat Cummins sidelined, SRH’s pace unit has often looked toothless and went wicketless against the Kings for 10 overs while conceding 145 runs. In contrast, the relatively inexperienced spin attack offered some resistance, picking up four wickets while giving away 78 runs in 8.5 overs.

Rajasthan Royals has seen SRH’s Travishek and raised their own opening firebomb: JaiSurya (Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi), an unintentional homage to a Sri Lankan batting maverick by the same name. The 383 runs the pair has amassed have come at the cost of several proud bowling orders whimpering away.

With Dhruv Jurel contributing 176 runs, three of the top four run-scorers currently wear pink and blue.

After a forgettable season for its bowlers last year, where they finished with the fewest wickets (65), the worst average (42.15), and the second-highest economy rate, 2026 has been good so far, with the Royals at the top of the pile with 35 wickets in just four games.

ALSO READ | Sanju Samson stakes claim to be CSK’s ‘leading man’ with maiden hundred in ‘drenched-in-sweat’ yellow jersey

A resurgent Ravi Bishnoi (nine wickets in 11 games, second in the Purple Cap standings) leads the charge. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been effective with the new ball, while Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, and Ravindra Jadeja add valuable depth to the attack.

SRH’s inconsistent bowling will need to find both discipline and bite against a Royals side that has looked close to flawless. Fail to seize key moments, and the margin for error could vanish quickly.

Because come Monday, a test of nerve beneath the fireworks beckons. One side feeds on chaos, the other on control — and neither would want to blink first. When the dust finally settles, it won’t matter who landed the first blow, but who stood firm when the going got unforgiving.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairs Two of the IPL’s most devastating opening duos are set to clash as a Sunrisers Hyderabad side, blowing hot and cold, hosts the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, arguably the most explosive opening pair in T20 cricket over the past two years, once again set the tone against Punjab Kings on Friday, plundering 105 runs in the PowerPlay and briefly threatening the elusive 300-run mark. However, a double strike that removed ‘Travishek’ in a single over and a middle order that struggled to get going helped PBKS restrict the marauders in orange to a now modest 219.A subpar batting outing only dials up the heat of the spotlight on an undercooked bowling pie. With Pat Cummins sidelined, SRH’s pace unit has often looked toothless and went wicketless against the Kings for 10 overs while conceding 145 runs. In contrast, the relatively inexperienced spin attack offered some resistance, picking up four wickets while giving away 78 runs in 8.5 overs.Rajasthan Royals has seen SRH’s Travishek and raised their own opening firebomb: JaiSurya (Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi), an unintentional homage to a Sri Lankan batting maverick by the same name. The 383 runs the pair has amassed have come at the cost of several proud bowling orders whimpering away.With Dhruv Jurel contributing 176 runs, three of the top four run-scorers currently wear pink and blue.After a forgettable season for its bowlers last year, where they finished with the fewest wickets (65), the worst average (42.15), and the second-highest economy rate, 2026 has been good so far, with the Royals at the top of the pile with 35 wickets in just four games.ALSO READ | Sanju Samson stakes claim to be CSK’s ‘leading man’ with maiden hundred in ‘drenched-in-sweat’ yellow jerseyA resurgent Ravi Bishnoi (nine wickets in 11 games, second in the Purple Cap standings) leads the charge. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been effective with the new ball, while Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, and Ravindra Jadeja add valuable depth to the attack.SRH’s inconsistent bowling will need to find both discipline and bite against a Royals side that has looked close to flawless. Fail to seize key moments, and the margin for error could vanish quickly.Because come Monday, a test of nerve beneath the fireworks beckons. One side feeds on chaos, the other on control — and neither would want to blink first. When the dust finally settles, it won’t matter who landed the first blow, but who stood firm when the going got unforgiving.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #SRH #IPL #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #takes #Rajasthan #Royals #battle #explosive #opening #pairs

April 12, 2026

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Two of the IPL’s most devastating opening duos are set to clash as a Sunrisers Hyderabad side, blowing hot and cold, hosts the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, arguably the most explosive opening pair in T20 cricket over the past two years, once again set the tone against Punjab Kings on Friday, plundering 105 runs in the PowerPlay and briefly threatening the elusive 300-run mark. However, a double strike that removed ‘Travishek’ in a single over and a middle order that struggled to get going helped PBKS restrict the marauders in orange to a now modest 219.
A subpar batting outing only dials up the heat of the spotlight on an undercooked bowling pie. With Pat Cummins sidelined, SRH’s pace unit has often looked toothless and went wicketless against the Kings for 10 overs while conceding 145 runs. In contrast, the relatively inexperienced spin attack offered some resistance, picking up four wickets while giving away 78 runs in 8.5 overs.
Rajasthan Royals has seen SRH’s Travishek and raised their own opening firebomb: JaiSurya (Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi), an unintentional homage to a Sri Lankan batting maverick by the same name. The 383 runs the pair has amassed have come at the cost of several proud bowling orders whimpering away.
With Dhruv Jurel contributing 176 runs, three of the top four run-scorers currently wear pink and blue.
After a forgettable season for its bowlers last year, where they finished with the fewest wickets (65), the worst average (42.15), and the second-highest economy rate, 2026 has been good so far, with the Royals at the top of the pile with 35 wickets in just four games.
ALSO READ | Sanju Samson stakes claim to be CSK’s ‘leading man’ with maiden hundred in ‘drenched-in-sweat’ yellow jersey
A resurgent Ravi Bishnoi (nine wickets in 11 games, second in the Purple Cap standings) leads the charge. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been effective with the new ball, while Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, and Ravindra Jadeja add valuable depth to the attack.
SRH’s inconsistent bowling will need to find both discipline and bite against a Royals side that has looked close to flawless. Fail to seize key moments, and the margin for error could vanish quickly.
Because come Monday, a test of nerve beneath the fireworks beckons. One side feeds on chaos, the other on control — and neither would want to blink first. When the dust finally settles, it won’t matter who landed the first blow, but who stood firm when the going got unforgiving.
Published on Apr 12, 2026

#SRH #IPL #Sunrisers #Hyderabad #takes #Rajasthan #Royals #battle #explosive #opening #pairs">SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad takes on Rajasthan Royals in battle of explosive opening pairs

Two of the IPL’s most devastating opening duos are set to clash as a Sunrisers Hyderabad side, blowing hot and cold, hosts the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, arguably the most explosive opening pair in T20 cricket over the past two years, once again set the tone against Punjab Kings on Friday, plundering 105 runs in the PowerPlay and briefly threatening the elusive 300-run mark. However, a double strike that removed ‘Travishek’ in a single over and a middle order that struggled to get going helped PBKS restrict the marauders in orange to a now modest 219.

A subpar batting outing only dials up the heat of the spotlight on an undercooked bowling pie. With Pat Cummins sidelined, SRH’s pace unit has often looked toothless and went wicketless against the Kings for 10 overs while conceding 145 runs. In contrast, the relatively inexperienced spin attack offered some resistance, picking up four wickets while giving away 78 runs in 8.5 overs.

Rajasthan Royals has seen SRH’s Travishek and raised their own opening firebomb: JaiSurya (Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi), an unintentional homage to a Sri Lankan batting maverick by the same name. The 383 runs the pair has amassed have come at the cost of several proud bowling orders whimpering away.

With Dhruv Jurel contributing 176 runs, three of the top four run-scorers currently wear pink and blue.

After a forgettable season for its bowlers last year, where they finished with the fewest wickets (65), the worst average (42.15), and the second-highest economy rate, 2026 has been good so far, with the Royals at the top of the pile with 35 wickets in just four games.

ALSO READ | Sanju Samson stakes claim to be CSK’s ‘leading man’ with maiden hundred in ‘drenched-in-sweat’ yellow jersey

A resurgent Ravi Bishnoi (nine wickets in 11 games, second in the Purple Cap standings) leads the charge. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been effective with the new ball, while Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, and Ravindra Jadeja add valuable depth to the attack.

SRH’s inconsistent bowling will need to find both discipline and bite against a Royals side that has looked close to flawless. Fail to seize key moments, and the margin for error could vanish quickly.

Because come Monday, a test of nerve beneath the fireworks beckons. One side feeds on chaos, the other on control — and neither would want to blink first. When the dust finally settles, it won’t matter who landed the first blow, but who stood firm when the going got unforgiving.

Published on Apr 12, 2026

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Two of the IPL’s most devastating opening duos are set to clash as a Sunrisers…

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was all praise for Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru attack was taken apart by the wonderkid. His sensational innings took the game away from the visiting side and helped Rajasthan Royals maintain its all-win record this season.

“The way he is hitting, it is not slogging, and he is playing proper cricket shots,” Bhuvneshwar said. “For a 15-year-old, he is too mature. He deserves all the credit for the way he is batting.

The seamer said RCB’s score (201 for eight) was alright. “Though we lost wickets in the PowerPlay, our run-rate was adequate for a T20 game,” he said. “Because of the way Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer batted, we were able to get a par score. But Survyanshi took the game away from us in the PowerPlay. We still took the match into the 19th over, though it was a tough game overall for us. We fought well, though.”

ALSO READ | Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet message

Bhuvaneshwar admitted his team could not implement some of the plans. “But that is part and parcel of T20 cricket,” he said. “So we are not worried much.”

RCB was a spinner short because Venkatesh was brought in as the Impact Player.

“We had only one left-arm spinner, as we used an Impact Player instead of Suyash,” he said. “We didn’t have a leg-spinner or an off-break bowler, and for a left-arm bowler to face a left-arm batter, it is easier,” added Bhuvaneshwar.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

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For a 15-year-old, he is too mature: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Vaibhav Suryavanshi Bhuvneshwar Kumar was all praise for Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru attack was taken apart by the wonderkid. His sensational innings took the game away from the visiting side and helped Rajasthan Royals maintain its all-win record this season.“The way he is hitting, it is not slogging, and he is playing proper cricket shots,” Bhuvneshwar said. “For a 15-year-old, he is too mature. He deserves all the credit for the way he is batting.The seamer said RCB’s score (201 for eight) was alright. “Though we lost wickets in the PowerPlay, our run-rate was adequate for a T20 game,” he said. “Because of the way Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer batted, we were able to get a par score. But Survyanshi took the game away from us in the PowerPlay. We still took the match into the 19th over, though it was a tough game overall for us. We fought well, though.”ALSO READ | Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet messageBhuvaneshwar admitted his team could not implement some of the plans. “But that is part and parcel of T20 cricket,” he said. “So we are not worried much.”RCB was a spinner short because Venkatesh was brought in as the Impact Player.“We had only one left-arm spinner, as we used an Impact Player instead of Suyash,” he said. “We didn’t have a leg-spinner or an off-break bowler, and for a left-arm bowler to face a left-arm batter, it is easier,” added Bhuvaneshwar.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #15yearold #mature #Bhuvneshwar #Kumar #Vaibhav #Suryavanshi

April 11, 2026

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was all praise for Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru attack was taken apart by the wonderkid. His sensational innings took the game away from the visiting side and helped Rajasthan Royals maintain its all-win record this season.
“The way he is hitting, it is not slogging, and he is playing proper cricket shots,” Bhuvneshwar said. “For a 15-year-old, he is too mature. He deserves all the credit for the way he is batting.
The seamer said RCB’s score (201 for eight) was alright. “Though we lost wickets in the PowerPlay, our run-rate was adequate for a T20 game,” he said. “Because of the way Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer batted, we were able to get a par score. But Survyanshi took the game away from us in the PowerPlay. We still took the match into the 19th over, though it was a tough game overall for us. We fought well, though.”
ALSO READ | Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet message
Bhuvaneshwar admitted his team could not implement some of the plans. “But that is part and parcel of T20 cricket,” he said. “So we are not worried much.”
RCB was a spinner short because Venkatesh was brought in as the Impact Player.
“We had only one left-arm spinner, as we used an Impact Player instead of Suyash,” he said. “We didn’t have a leg-spinner or an off-break bowler, and for a left-arm bowler to face a left-arm batter, it is easier,” added Bhuvaneshwar.
Published on Apr 11, 2026

#15yearold #mature #Bhuvneshwar #Kumar #Vaibhav #Suryavanshi">For a 15-year-old, he is too mature: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Bhuvneshwar Kumar was all praise for Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru attack was taken apart by the wonderkid. His sensational innings took the game away from the visiting side and helped Rajasthan Royals maintain its all-win record this season.

“The way he is hitting, it is not slogging, and he is playing proper cricket shots,” Bhuvneshwar said. “For a 15-year-old, he is too mature. He deserves all the credit for the way he is batting.

The seamer said RCB’s score (201 for eight) was alright. “Though we lost wickets in the PowerPlay, our run-rate was adequate for a T20 game,” he said. “Because of the way Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer batted, we were able to get a par score. But Survyanshi took the game away from us in the PowerPlay. We still took the match into the 19th over, though it was a tough game overall for us. We fought well, though.”

ALSO READ | Virat Kohli signs Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s cap, pens sweet message

Bhuvaneshwar admitted his team could not implement some of the plans. “But that is part and parcel of T20 cricket,” he said. “So we are not worried much.”

RCB was a spinner short because Venkatesh was brought in as the Impact Player.

“We had only one left-arm spinner, as we used an Impact Player instead of Suyash,” he said. “We didn’t have a leg-spinner or an off-break bowler, and for a left-arm bowler to face a left-arm batter, it is easier,” added Bhuvaneshwar.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar was all praise for Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru attack was…

Rajasthan Royals batter Dhruv Jurel on Friday said teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay not only dismantles opposition attacks but also boosts the confidence of his teammates, even as it tempts them to take more risks.

The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi lit up the contest with a stunning 78 off 26 balls, powering RR to a comfortable six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru while chasing 202.

Jurel, who walked in at No. 3, said batting alongside the youngster creates a unique mix of confidence and pressure in the middle.

“When I go in, he makes it look really easy. You walk in and he’s smashing every ball, so you start to feel like nothing is happening on the wicket. But inside, you know cricket isn’t as easy as he’s making it look,” Jurel said at the post-match press conference.

The wicketkeeper-batter admitted that Sooryavanshi’s aggressive approach often pushes others to raise their own scoring rate.

“When you walk in, there’s also that pressure — you feel like, ‘He’s doing it, I need to do the same.’ At the same time, it feels easier because you think the wicket is good if he’s batting like that. So it works both ways,” he added.

Sooryavanshi’s whirlwind knock, which included a 15-ball half-century, set the tone early as RR raced to one of the fastest powerplay totals of the season.

Jurel complemented the youngster with a fluent unbeaten 76, stitching together a crucial partnership that effectively took the game away from RCB.

He said the momentum created by Sooryavanshi allowed him to play with more freedom.

“We were around 65-70 after five overs, and I was just telling myself to cash in and make it count. From the other end, the way he bats is phenomenal,” Jurel said.

Published on Apr 11, 2026

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VIDEO | Jurel says Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting makes game “look easy” Rajasthan Royals batter Dhruv Jurel on Friday said teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay not only dismantles opposition attacks but also boosts the confidence of his teammates, even as it tempts them to take more risks.The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi lit up the contest with a stunning 78 off 26 balls, powering RR to a comfortable six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru while chasing 202.Jurel, who walked in at No. 3, said batting alongside the youngster creates a unique mix of confidence and pressure in the middle.“When I go in, he makes it look really easy. You walk in and he’s smashing every ball, so you start to feel like nothing is happening on the wicket. But inside, you know cricket isn’t as easy as he’s making it look,” Jurel said at the post-match press conference.The wicketkeeper-batter admitted that Sooryavanshi’s aggressive approach often pushes others to raise their own scoring rate.“When you walk in, there’s also that pressure — you feel like, ‘He’s doing it, I need to do the same.’ At the same time, it feels easier because you think the wicket is good if he’s batting like that. So it works both ways,” he added.Sooryavanshi’s whirlwind knock, which included a 15-ball half-century, set the tone early as RR raced to one of the fastest powerplay totals of the season.Jurel complemented the youngster with a fluent unbeaten 76, stitching together a crucial partnership that effectively took the game away from RCB.He said the momentum created by Sooryavanshi allowed him to play with more freedom.“We were around 65-70 after five overs, and I was just telling myself to cash in and make it count. From the other end, the way he bats is phenomenal,” Jurel said.Published on Apr 11, 2026 #VIDEO #Jurel #Sooryavanshis #fearless #batting #game #easy

April 11, 2026

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Rajasthan Royals batter Dhruv Jurel on Friday said teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless strokeplay not only dismantles opposition attacks but also boosts the confidence of his teammates, even as it tempts them to take more risks.
The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi lit up the contest with a stunning 78 off 26 balls, powering RR to a comfortable six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru while chasing 202.
Jurel, who walked in at No. 3, said batting alongside the youngster creates a unique mix of confidence and pressure in the middle.
“When I go in, he makes it look really easy. You walk in and he’s smashing every ball, so you start to feel like nothing is happening on the wicket. But inside, you know cricket isn’t as easy as he’s making it look,” Jurel said at the post-match press conference.
The wicketkeeper-batter admitted that Sooryavanshi’s aggressive approach often pushes others to raise their own scoring rate.
“When you walk in, there’s also that pressure — you feel like, ‘He’s doing it, I need to do the same.’ At the same time, it feels easier because you think the wicket is good if he’s batting like that. So it works both ways,” he added.
Sooryavanshi’s whirlwind knock, which included a 15-ball half-century, set the tone early as RR raced to one of the fastest powerplay totals of the season.
Jurel complemented the youngster with a fluent unbeaten 76, stitching together a crucial partnership that effectively took the game away from RCB.
He said the momentum created by Sooryavanshi allowed him to play with more freedom.
“We were around 65-70 after five overs, and I was just telling myself to cash in and make it count. From the other end, the way he bats is phenomenal,” Jurel said.
Published on Apr 11, 2026

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