IPL 2018: SRH defend target again; RR fails to chase 151, lose by 11 runs

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers kept it tight and did not leak runs. The pressure was always on Rajasthan Royals batsmen and they fell shot of 11 runs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad proved yet again that they have the best bowling unit ion the VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL 2018), as they defended 151 runs against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. With this win, SRH are now comfortably placed on the second spot on the VIVO IPL points table. RR captain Ajinkya Rahane's innings could not help the team to win.

Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad elected to bat first and had a decent start with Williamson and Hales giving a formidable start. However, Rajasthan Royals took wickets at regular intervals and restricted SRH at 151-7.