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Rajasthan Royals’ players (PTI Photo)
A Night to Forget: Records Broken in Defeat
Rajasthan Royals (RR) experienced a dismal evening in the Indian Premier League 2026 as they set a series of unwanted records during their heavy loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday. Chasing a daunting target of 217, RR’s innings collapsed spectacularly from the outset.
Top-Order Woes: A New IPL Low
The team’s top four batters combined for just one run — the lowest total ever recorded by a team’s top four in IPL history. Yashasvi Jaiswal managed to score a single run, while Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius were all dismissed without scoring.
Record-Breaking Collapse: Fastest Wickets in IPL History
The collapse was historically shocking, as RR lost their first five wickets in just 18 balls, marking the fastest such collapse in IPL history. Even more astounding was that the first four wickets fell in only 10 deliveries, shattering the previous record of 11 balls for four wickets, set by Kochi Tuskers Kerala against Deccan Chargers in 2011.
Debutant Pacer Shines: Praful Hinge’s Spectacular Spell
Leading the charge was debutant pacer Praful Hinge, who delivered an unforgettable performance. He secured three wickets in the very first over — an unprecedented feat in IPL history — dismissing Sooryavanshi, Jurel, and Pretorius and leaving RR in disarray. Hinge ended his spell with impressive figures of 4/34.
Supporting Act: Sakib Hussain’s Dominance
Joining Hinge, fellow debutant Sakib Hussain proved equally effective, claiming outstanding figures of 4/24. His early dismissal of Jaiswal contributed to RR’s rapid decline to a staggering 9/5 in no time.
Pacers Dominate: A Rare Occurrence in IPL
Notably, all ten wickets in RR’s innings fell to pacers, marking only the seventh instance of this happening in IPL history and the first since the Delhi Capitals achieved the same feat against SRH in 2019.
A Glimmer of Hope: Ferreira and Jadeja’s Resistance
Despite the early chaos, RR showed some resilience through Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja, who managed to form a 118-run partnership, leading the team to a total of 159. However, the damage had already been inflicted.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Strong Performance
Earlier in the match, SRH had established a formidable score of 216/6, thanks to a brilliant 91 from captain Ishan Kishan, setting the stage for a commanding 57-run victory.
Conclusion: Records to Forget for Rajasthan Royals
Ultimately, it was a night of record-breaking statistics for Rajasthan Royals — a series of benchmarks they would rather erase from memory.
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