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We are now in the death overs of IPL 2026. Only four league stage games remain, including this one. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 67th game of IPL 2026. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, will host this match on 22nd May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. RCB is at the top of the points table with nine wins in 13 games, while SRH are third with eight wins in 13 matches.

SRH defeated the Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in a hard-fought battle in their last match. Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen were the heroes after a top-notch performance by the bowlers. Their top four of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen are arguably the best in the league and the main reason for their success in this season.

The bowlers, especially the pace trio of Pat Cummins, Eshan Malinga, and Sakib Hussain, have been in exceptional form and have complemented the batters really well. SRH must win this game, especially by a good margin to overtake GT and finish in the second position in the points table. 

Meanwhile, the defending champions RCB have been the best side in the  tournament so far. They have been super consistent and will come to this match on the back of a hat trick of wins. Their batters, especially Virat Kohli, have been in top form. Rajat Patidar missed the last game, but Venkatesh Iyer made sure that they didn’t miss him.

Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal, and Krunal Pandya are in top form as well. RCB has excellent depth and quality in their squad, which makes them the side to beat in IPL 2026. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is breathing fire with the ball while Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam Dar have assisted him well. Although, they’ll expect a lot more from Hazlewood. Krunal has done well in the spin department, but Suyash Sharma’s form will be a concern. All in all, RCB is looking very solid and is the top contender to win the title as of now. 

IPL 2026 67th Match: SRH vs RCB Probable Playing XIIs

Harsh Dubey is expected to play in place of Praful Hinge.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (wk), 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Salil Arora, 7. Smaran R, 8. Shivang Kumar, 9. Pat Cummins, 10. Eshan Malinga, 11. Harsh Dubey, 12. Sakib Hussain

Rajat Patidar, if fit, will replace Venkatesh Iyer. Alternatively, RCB can drop Jacob Bethell and open with Iyer.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 1. Jacob Bethell, 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Devdutt Padikkal, 4. Rajat Patidar (c)/Venkatesh Iyer, 5. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6. Tim David, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Krunal Pandya, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Rasikh Salam Dar, 11. Josh Hazlewood, 12. Suyash Sharma

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Hyderabad this season is 201 runs. A good batting surface is expected for this game. There has been some aid for the pacers when they’ve bowled into the wicket cutters and surprisingly, the spinners haven’t been that successful here this season.

Overall, a good batting track and a high-scoring encounter is on the cards. Teams will prefer chasing as chasing sides have won four of the six games played at this venue in IPL 2026 

It will be partly cloudy during the game, but there are no chances of rain. The temperature will be around 31-32 degrees Celsius, and dew shouldn’t be a factor.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs RCB: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Heinrich Klaasen will be a must in your fantasy teams. He is the highest run-scorer for his side this season with 555 runs and five fifties in 13 matches. Klaasen will be a top C/VC option as well.  
• Ishan Kishan scored a brilliant half-century in the last game to see his side over the line. He has 490 runs with five half-centuries until now in IPL 2026. Kishan is batting fearlessly, and he scored 90 runs in the first game against RCB this season. He will be another good C/VC option.

Key batter picks: 

• Virat Kohli is scoring runs for fun this season, as he has 542 runs with four fifties and a century. Kohli’s last two scores are 58 and 105*. He will be a key batter for RCB at the top and an excellent captain choice in fantasy cricket.
• Devdutt Padikkal has been a vital player for RCB at number three. He takes on the bowlers and looks to disrupt their rhythm with his aggressive style of batting. He has 412 runs at a strike rate of 173 this season with three fifties. Try him as C/VC in some teams.
• Abhishek Sharma has 507 runs at an average of 42.25. His strike rate is 201.99, highlighting his dominance. Sharma’s battle with Bhuvneshwar can be a game-deciding one for SRH. Abhishek is another excellent C/VC pick.
• Travis Head has scored 367 runs this season with only two fifties. He’s made to starts, and SRH will hope that he converts them into big scores going into the business end of the season. Head will have to be cautious against RCB’s new ball attack.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Krunal Pandya has 141 runs and 10 wickets to his name in IPL 2026. He is a utility player who can contribute with bat, ball, and in the field. Krunal will fancy his chances against SRH’s middle order, which has only one left-handed batter.   

Key bowler picks: 

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar has 24 wickets in 13 matches so far. He has 10 wickets in the last five matches. Bhuvneshwar is picking up wickets in clusters with the new ball and bowls well in the death overs, too. He will be a no-brainer in fantasy cricket.
• Josh Hazlewood hasn’t had a great last few matches, but he’s a quality bowler and a proven match-winner. He can exploit the conditions at Hyderabad with his into-the-wicket bowling.
• Pat Cummins is leading from the front with the ball for SRH. He’s bowling the important overs and picking up wickets too. Cummins is handy with the bat as well. He has eight wickets in six matches so far.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams 

• Eshan Malinga
• Tim David
• Sakib Hussain
• Rajat Patidar (if plays)

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Head to Head: 27 matches, SRH 14, RCB 12, and one no result.
• Ishan Kishan vs. Krunal Pandya (T20s): 77 runs, 0 dismissals in 46 deliveries.
• Travis Head vs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (T20s): 12 runs, 1 dismissal in 8 deliveries.

IPL 2026 67th Match: SRH vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 67th Match: SRH vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will start as the favourites, but the Sunrisers are in excellent form as well. RCB has insane depth with both bat and ball and SRH have their top four in excellent form. It’s a neck-to-neck contest between the two sides. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.