Cummins admits pitch misread: 231 runs set as Sunrisers dominate RCB

Sunrisers Hyderabad dominated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 42 runs after setting a formidable target of 231/6 in 20 overs. RCB struggled to chase, finishing at 189 runs in 19.5 overs, with a dramatic collapse losing their last seven wickets for just 16 runs.

SRH captain Pat Cummins admitted to misreading the pitch conditions before the match. "Thought it might have been a 170 wicket, and then all the batters came back and said it's a really good wicket," he said, highlighting the unexpected batting-friendly surface.

The Sunrisers' strong opening partnership set the tone, with the captain emphasizing the importance of maintaining momentum: "When you get to bat first and both openers are looking in good touch, it's your job to keep the momentum going." This approach helped SRH post a challenging total that proved too steep for RCB.

The collapse of RCB's batting lineup under pressure was decisive, as they failed to keep up with the required run rate and lost wickets rapidly towards the end. This victory underscores SRH's dominance and strategic execution in the match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad set a challenging target of 231 runs, dominating Royal Challengers Bangalore who fell short at 189. SRH captain Cummins admitted misreading the pitch, initially expecting a 170-run wicket. RCB collapsed losing their last seven wickets for just 16 runs, handing SRH a 42-run victory.