SRH Batters Tear Apart RCB Bowling Attack Again as Hyderabad Continue Their 250+ Obsession in IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad once again turned batting into absolute carnage against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, smashing a staggering 255/4 in Match 67 of IPL 2026 at Hyderabad.

The innings further strengthened SRH’s growing reputation as the most destructive batting unit in IPL history and added another painful chapter to RCB’s long-standing bowling struggles against Hyderabad.

While IPL teams have increasingly pushed scoring boundaries in recent years, SRH continue operating in a different dimension altogether.

Their 255/4 against RCB is now:

• SRH’s second-highest total against RCB in IPL history
• Their latest addition to a growing list of 250-plus totals

It was yet another reminder of how ruthlessly Hyderabad’s batting lineup attacks modern T20 bowling.

SRH Continue Their 250+ Domination

The terrifying part for opposition teams is that massive totals are no longer occasional for SRH – they are becoming routine.

Most 250+ Totals in IPL History

• 6 – SRH
• 3 – PBKS
• 3 – RCB
• 2 – DC, KKR
• 1 – LSG

Hyderabad have now doubled every other franchise when it comes to breaching the 250-run barrier.

Their batting philosophy under IPL 2026 has been simple:
Attack relentlessly, sustain pressure throughout the innings and refuse to slow down even after crossing 200.

Against RCB, that philosophy once again produced destruction from start to finish.

Ishan Kishan’s RCB Obsession Continues

At the centre of the carnage stood Ishan Kishan, who continued his remarkable dominance against RCB bowlers.

The left-hander once again looked unstoppable, extending an astonishing streak of scores against Bengaluru.

Ishan Kishan’s Last Four Scores vs RCB: 69, 94*, 80, 79 (May 22, 2026)

Few bowlers in world cricket currently seem capable of controlling Kishan once he settles against RCB.

His aggressive intent in the powerplay immediately put Bengaluru under pressure before SRH’s middle order continued the assault.

Kishan’s fearless ball-striking, especially against pace bowlers, repeatedly disrupted RCB’s plans and ensured Hyderabad maintained momentum throughout the innings.

RCB Bowlers Endure Another Nightmare

For RCB, the night once again exposed familiar bowling concerns. The attack struggled badly with execution, particularly during the middle and death overs where SRH completely took control.

The match also produced another unwanted statistical record for Bengaluru.

Most Bowlers Conceding 50+ Runs in an IPL Innings

• 4 – RCB vs SRH, Bengaluru, 2024
• 3 – DC vs SRH, Delhi, 2024
• 3 – RR vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2025
• 3 – RCB vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2026

Once again, SRH’s ultra-aggressive batting left multiple bowlers with heavily damaged figures.

The inability to contain boundaries, execute yorkers consistently or break partnerships allowed Hyderabad to keep attacking at full throttle throughout the innings.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s Unwanted Record

Ironically, one of the biggest statistical talking points involved former SRH pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

The experienced seamer now jointly holds the record for most instances of conceding 50-plus runs in an IPL innings.

Most Times Conceded 50+ in an IPL Innings

• 9 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• 9 – Mohammed Shami
• 8 – Mohammed Siraj

In an era increasingly dominated by batting-friendly conditions and fearless strokeplay, even elite Indian fast bowlers have found survival difficult against modern T20 batting lineups.

SRH’s Batting Revolution Continues

What makes Hyderabad’s batting even more frightening is the depth and clarity within their lineup. Every batter appears to operate with complete freedom.

Whether it is explosive starts from the openers, relentless middle-over acceleration or brutal finishing at the death, SRH rarely allow bowlers breathing space.

More importantly, their batting no longer revolves around one superstar performance. Multiple players contribute aggressively at different phases, making it nearly impossible for opposition captains to control momentum.

IPL’s Most Feared Batting Unit?

At this point, SRH are no longer simply a strong batting side – they are rapidly becoming one of the most feared T20 batting units the IPL has ever seen.

The numbers already support that argument:

• Six 250+ totals
• Multiple record-breaking powerplays
• Consistent destruction against elite bowling attacks

And against RCB once again, Hyderabad proved that no total truly feels out of reach for them anymore.