The SRH practice match scorecard 2026 from Sunrisers Hyderabad’s two intra-squad games at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium paints a picture of devastating batting firepower and genuine bowling competition. Abhishek Sharma smashed 94 off 42 balls in the first game, Jaydev Unadkat took a five-wicket haul, and uncapped Salil Arora emerged as the breakout performer across both matches.
With Pat Cummins ruled out of the early phase of IPL 2026 due to injury, Ishan Kishan is set to lead SRH as makeshift captain. These practice games offered the first real look at how the squad shapes up without their regular skipper ahead of the season opener against RCB on March 28.
SRH Practice Match Scorecard 2026 — Match 1 (March 21)
SRH A: 253/9 in 21 overs
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 94 (42) | Jaydev Unadkat | 5-48 (5.0) |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 49 (31) | Nitish Reddy | 3-32 (4.0) |
| Salil Arora | 47 (16) | Brydon Carse | 1-38 (4.0) |
| Ishan Kishan | 18 (15) | Harsh Dubey | 0-36 (3.0) |
SRH B: 282/9 in 20 overs — SRH A won by 2 runs (defending 253)
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 72 (25) | Harshal Patel | 3-45 (4.0) |
| Salil Arora | 56 (26) | Shivang Kumar | 2-39 (4.0) |
| Harsh Dubey | 37* (14) | Sakib Hussain | 2-45 (4.0) |
| Liam Livingstone | 34 (21) | Zeeshan Ansari | 1-66 (4.0) |
SRH A edged the first practice match by just 2 runs in a game that produced 535 runs across 41 overs. Several players batted for both sides, with Salil Arora scoring 47 for SRH A and then 56 for SRH B.
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SRH Practice Match Scorecard 2026 — Match 2 (March 22)
SRH A: 191/10 in 19.3 overs
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitish Reddy | 73 (40) | Shivang Kumar | 3-26 (3.0) |
| S Ravichandran | 26 (14) | Praful Hinge | 3-43 (3.3) |
| Harshal Patel | 21 (13) | Sakib Hussain | 2-11 (1.0) |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 18* (9) | Zeeshan Ansari | 1-12 (2.0) |
SRH B: 196/4 in 14.4 overs — Won by 6 wickets
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salil Arora | 81 (33) | Harsh Dubey | 2-32 (3.0) |
| S Ravichandran | 70* (39) | Nitish Reddy | 1-13 (2.0) |
| Abhishek Sharma | 22* (7) | Jaydev Unadkat | 1-44 (3.4) |
| Liam Livingstone | 13 (8) | Krains Fuletra | 0-39 (3.0) |
SRH B chased 192 in just 14.4 overs — a ruthless run chase anchored by Salil Arora’s 81 off 33 and Ravichandran’s unbeaten 70. Abhishek Sharma, who was dismissed for a duck earlier, returned to finish the chase with 22 off 7 balls.
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Key Takeaways from the SRH Intra Squad Matches
Abhishek Sharma Is in Frightening Touch
Across both SRH practice matches, Abhishek Sharma confirmed he is ready for IPL 2026. His 94 off 42 in the first game was the standout innings of either match — featuring clean ball-striking against his own team’s bowling attack. Even his quick-fire 22 off 7 in the second game showed his ability to finish under pressure after an initial failure. As SRH’s designated opener, his form is the single biggest positive from these games.
Salil Arora Is the Breakout Name
The uncapped Indian batter was the most consistent performer in the SRH practice match scorecard 2026 across both games. He scored 47(16), 56(26), and 81(33) — three innings, three destructive knocks, batting for both SRH A and SRH B. Salil Arora hit five sixes in an over to hit the headlines and could potentially be in the SRH playing XI. Arora’s ability to clear the boundary from ball one makes him a genuine contender, potentially as an impact player substitute.
Jaydev Unadkat’s Fifer Strengthens His Case
With Cummins absent, SRH need their experienced bowlers to step up. Unadkat’s 5-48 in the first match was the best bowling performance across both games. His left-arm swing and death-overs control will be crucial in the early weeks when SRH are without their captain and lead pacer.
Ishan Kishan Showed Two Sides
Kishan’s 72 off 25 in the first match was explosive — exactly the kind of innings SRH need from their makeshift captain. But his 18(15) and 10(4) in other innings were scratchy. Consistency will define his IPL 2026 campaign as he balances wicketkeeping, captaincy, and middle-order batting.
Liam Livingstone Needs More Time
The big-money overseas signing managed 9(10), 34(21), 30(21), and 13(8) across the two games. Not disastrous, but not the match-winning impact SRH paid ₹13 crore for. Livingstone’s role in the middle order — and whether he bowls his offspin regularly — will be a key tactical question.
What the SRH Practice Match Score Tells Us About the Playing XI
The SRH practice match scorecard 2026 reveals clear selection battles heading into the IPL for SRH playing XI 2026:
- Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head are locked in as the opening pair, though Head did not feature prominently in these practice games
- Heinrich Klaasen at No. 3 or 4 remains the fulcrum of the batting — his 49(31) in the first match confirmed his readiness
- Salil Arora’s form creates a genuine selection headache, especially for the impact player slot
- Unadkat and Harshal Patel will share the new ball and death duties until Cummins returns, with Harshal taking 3-34 and 3-45 across the two matches
- Brydon Carse bowled four overs in the first game (1-38) and offers pace depth as an overseas option
- Shivang Kumar and Praful Hinge — both uncapped — took six wickets between them in the second match, staking their claim for bench roles
SRH open their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions RCB at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28 at 7:30 PM IST, with Ishan Kishan expected to lead in Cummins’ absence. David Payne, who replaced Jack Edwards, will also be available by then. For the RCB vs SRH tickets on March 28, read our detailed RCB tickets IPL 2026 guide.
Also read: RCB Practice Match Scorecard 2026 | KKR Practice Match Scorecard 2026 | LSG Practice Match Scorecard 2026 | CSK Practice Match 2026
