Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule for May 22
Taking place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, this high-profile encounter marks the final league fixture of the season for both franchises.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are scheduled to host defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday, 22 May, in a critical Match 67 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Taking place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, this high-profile encounter marks the final league fixture of the season for both franchises. With postseason spots already secured by both teams, this match is vital for determining positioning, as both sides compete to claim a spot in the coveted Qualifier 1. You can follow Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match scorecard here.
SRH vs RCB Match Details and Timings
The match is scheduled to begin at the traditional evening slot of 7:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
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Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
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Date: Friday, 22 May 2026
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Time: 7:30 PM IST (14:00 GMT)
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Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium
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Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the fixture in an advantageous position. A victory on Friday evening will officially secure their passage into Qualifier 1, granting them two opportunities to reach the tournament showpiece. Led by Virat Kohli, who has been in exceptional form following a century and a half-century in his last two innings, RCB’s formidable batting lineup faces its ultimate test against the host nation’s bowling contingent.
For Sunrisers Hyderabad, the path to a top-two finish is more complex. While Pat Cummins' team must secure a victory on their home turf, their fate also relies on other results. SRH require a win over RCB and must hope that the front-running Gujarat Titans drop points in their final league match to sneak into the first Qualifier spot.
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