IPL 2026, RCB VS SRH: Stadium Details, Pitch Report, Stats, Hourly Weather Report & Where to Watch
The IPL 2026 Match 67 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played on May 22 at 7:30 PM IST at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The pitch in Hyderabad is generally good for batting, with short boundaries helping batters score quickly. Spinners may also get some assistance in the middle overs as the surface slows down later in the match.
Teams could prefer to bowl first because dew is expected in the second innings, making it easier for batters to chase targets under lights. Fans can expect a high-scoring contest if the top-order batters settle early. The weather is likely to remain clear during the match, with warm conditions expected throughout the evening. Fans can watch the game live on Star Sports Network and stream it on JioHotstar.
Stadium Details
| About | Details |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Visaka International Cricket Stadium Ground |
| Established | 2004 |
| Named After | Rajiv Gandhi |
| End Names | North End, South End |
| Flood Lights | Six towers, completed April 7, 2008 |
| Home Teams | Hyderabad (India) |
| Pitch | Grass |
Pitch Report - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad pitch is good for batting, and dew in the second innings can help batters more. Fast bowlers may get some help with the new ball early in the match. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.
| Venue Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches | 87 |
| Win Bat First | 43% |
| Win Bowl First | 56% |
| Average 1st Innings | 167 |
| Average 2nd Innings | 155 |
| Highest Total | SRH vs RR — 286/6 |
| Lowest Total | DC vs SRH — 80/10 |
| Highest Chase | SRH vs PBKS — 247/2 |
| Lowest Defended | SRH vs RPS — 118/8 |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad - Hourly Weather Report
| Time | Temp (°C) | RealFeel (°C) | Condition | Wind | Humidity | Heat Index / UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 31 | 31 | Mostly clear | W 19 km/h | 54% | HI 33° |
| 1 AM | 30 | 30 | Mostly clear | W 20 km/h | 57% | HI 32° |
| 2 AM | 29 | 29 | Clear | W 20 km/h | 61% | HI 31° |
| 3 AM | 28 | 28 | Clear | W 20 km/h | 64% | HI 30° |
| 4 AM | 28 | 28 | Clear | W 20 km/h | 67% | HI 30° |
| 5 AM | 28 | 28 | Clear | W 20 km/h | 70% | HI 30° |
| 6 AM | 27 | 28 | Sunny | W 20 km/h | — | HI 29°, UV 0.5 |
| 7 AM | 27 | 29 | Sunny | W 20 km/h | — | HI 30°, UV 1.7 |
| 8 AM | 29 | 31 | Sunny | WNW 22 km/h | — | HI 31°, UV 3.0 |
| 9 AM | 30 | 34 | Sunny | WNW 24 km/h | — | HI 34°, UV 4.8 |
| 10 AM | 32 | 36 | Sunny | WNW 24 km/h | — | HI 36°, UV 8.1 |
| 11 AM | 34 | 39 | Sunny | NW 24 km/h | — | HI 38°, UV 11.5 |
| 12 PM | 35 | 40 | Sunny | NW 22 km/h | — | HI 39°, UV 12.9 |
| 1 PM | 36 | 40 | Mostly sunny | NW 22 km/h | — | HI 39°, UV 11.5 |
| 2 PM | 37 | 40 | Mostly sunny | NW 20 km/h | — | HI 40°, UV 8.1 |
| 3 PM | 39 | 40 | Partly sunny | NNW 20 km/h | — | HI 41°, UV 4.8 |
| 4 PM | 38 | 38 | Partly sunny | NW 20 km/h | — | HI 40°, UV 3.0 |
| 5 PM | 37 | 37 | Partly sunny | WNW 22 km/h | — | HI 39°, UV 1.7 |
| 6 PM | 36 | 35 | Partly sunny | W 22 km/h | — | HI 38°, UV 0.5 |
| 7 PM | 35 | 34 | Mostly clear | W 20 km/h | 39% | HI 37° |
| 8 PM | 33 | 33 | Mostly clear | WSW 19 km/h | 43% | HI 35° |
| 9 PM | 32 | 32 | Mostly clear | WSW 19 km/h | 46% | HI 34° |
| 10 PM | 31 | 31 | Clear | WSW 19 km/h | 49% | HI 33° |
| 11 PM | 31 | 31 | Clear | W 19 km/h | 52% | HI 33° |
Where to Watch IPL 2026?
| Country / Region | TV Broadcaster(s) | Live Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | A Sports, Ten Sports | Tapmad, Tamasha App |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| Canada | ATN Cricket Plus | ATN Online |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Channel 7 | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA) | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT |
| Caribbean | SportsMax | SportsMax App |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv App |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV) | Rabbithole App |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC Channel Eye | Dialog TV Go |
| Nepal & Bhutan | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar |