A bizarre top-edge six from Ishan Kishan off Jofra Archer becomes the highlight in a high-scoring RR vs SRH encounter.
A truly bizarre moment unfolded during the IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad when Ishan Kishan registered one of the most unusual sixes ever seen in the tournament.
Facing Jofra Archer’s fiery 145.4 kmph delivery, Kishan was completely rushed by a sharp rising ball. In an attempt to protect himself, he turned his back and took his eyes off the ball, only for it to catch the top edge and fly over the wicketkeeper for a six.
The stunned reaction from Archer summed up the moment, as what looked like a defensive misjudgment turned into a maximum.
RR Post Massive 228 Riding On Sooryavanshi’s Century
Earlier in the match, Rajasthan Royals piled up a daunting 228/6 in their 20 overs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the standout performer, smashing a sensational 103 off just 37 balls, laced with 12 sixes and five boundaries at a staggering strike rate of 278.38.
He received strong support from Dhruv Jurel, who scored a fluent 51 off 35 deliveries. Late contributions from Donovan Ferreira (33 off 16) helped RR cross the 220-mark, putting immense pressure on the SRH batting unit.
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SRH Fight Back Strongly In Run Chase
In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad came out aggressively despite losing Travis Head early to Archer. Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan stitched together a rapid 132-run partnership for the second wicket, keeping SRH firmly in the hunt.
Kishan’s explosive 60 off 26 balls, including that freak six, and Abhishek’s 57 off 28 ensured the required rate stayed within reach. At 139/1 in 9.5 overs, SRH remained well in contention, setting up a thrilling chase in what has already been a run-fest filled with drama and unforgettable moments.
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