RR vs SRH, IPL 2020 Match Score Live Updates: Jason Holder Takes Three, SunRisers Hyderabad Restrict Rajasthan Royals To 154/6 | Cricket News

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RR vs SRH IPL 2020 Score: Jason Holder picked three wickets, while conceding 33 runs.© BCCI/IPL


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been handed a target of 155 runs by Rajasthan Royals (RR), who finished with a total of 154 runs for the loss of six wickets. Sanju Samson was the highest run-scorer, accumulating 36 runs off 26 deliveries. The rest of the batsmen failed to make their presence felt, with a lack of acceleration at any stage. Opener Ben Stokes scored a 32-ball 30 looking extremely uncomfortable at the top of the order. Windies all-rounder Jason Holder was the pick of the bowlers for SRH, accounting for three wickets while conceding 33 runs. Rashid Khan and Jason Holder further picked a wicket apiece. The two teams are facing off in Match 40 of the IPL 2020 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. (LIVE SCORECARD)

IPL 2020 Match 40 Live Score Updates Between Rajasthan Royals And SunRisers Hyderabad, Straight From The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

  • 21:10 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Boundary for Jofra Archer who plays an excellent lap-scoop over fine leg, connecting sweetly off the low full toss.

  • 21:08 (IST)

    WICKET! Riyan Parag c David Warner b Jason Holder 20 (12)

    Jason Holder gets his third wicket, with a slower delivery bowled short forcing Parag to fetch, resulting in a top-edge which David Warner completed a catch off at mid-off. Jofra Archer is the new man in.

  • 21:04 (IST)

    WICKET! Steve Smith c Manish Pandey b Jason Holder 19 (15)

    Steve Smith departs for 19 runs off 15 deliveries, after converting a yorker into a full delivery having moved back, but failing to clear Manish Pandey at long-on. Rahul Tewatia is the new man in.

  • 20:59 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Yet another boundary for Riyan Parag who toe-ends the ball between third man and backward point.

  • 20:58 (IST)

    SIX!

    Sublime six by Riyan Parag who goes long over cover, making his presence felt with an excellent shot.

  • 20:57 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Superb boundary by Riyan Parag who scoops the low full toss in a clever and cheeky manner, taking advantage of the absence of a fielder at fine leg.

  • 20:54 (IST)

    RR badly need to accelerate in the final three overs

    RR 118/4 after 17 overs, with Steve Smith and Riyan Parag struggling to provide the finish necessary for a formidable total. 

  • 20:45 (IST)

    WICKET! Jos Buttler c Shahbaz Nadeem b Vijay Shankar 9 (12)

    Jos Buttler slices the ball to Shahbaz Nadeem at point, following a slower delivery bowled outside off stump, which the Englishman failed to pick. Riyan Parag is the new man in.

  • 20:42 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Second boundary of the innings for Steve Smith who pulls Vijay Shankar into the gap at mid-wicket, with great precision.

  • 20:38 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Boundary for Steve Smith who slices upwards, beating Rashid Khan at backward point with the ball hitting the fence.

  • 20:33 (IST)

    WICKET! Ben Stokes b Rashid Khan 30 (32)

    Ben Stokes attempted to flick against Rashid Khan, missing the ball which deflected onto the stumps after hitting the pad. Steve Smith is the new batsman in.

  • 20:29 (IST)

    WICKET! Sanju Samson b Jason Holder 36 (26)

    Sanju Samson is livid after attempting to dab a slower offcutter which was bowled short of length without proper direction, with the ball going on to hit the stumps. Jos Buttler is the new man in.

  • 20:25 (IST)

    SIX!

    Superb six by Sanju Samson who pulls the ball with brute strength over mid-wicket, after picking the length early.

  • 20:25 (IST)

    Three runs from Vijay Shankar’s second over

    Vijay Shankar concedes just three runs off his second over of the innings, mixing the line and length shrewdly to leave the batsmen uncertain. SRH 77/1 after 11 overs

  • 20:08 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Boundary for Sanju Smason who pulls T Natarajan over mid-wicket astutely, with the ball finding its way to the fence.  

  • 19:54 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Consecutive boundaries for Sanju Samson who plays a glorious cover drive following a slightly overpitched delivery bowled outside off.

  • 19:53 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Boundary for Sanju Samson who clears his front leg, swinging his arms following a length ball delivered outside off.

  • 19:48 (IST)

    WICKET! Robin Uthappa run out (Jason Holder) 19 (13)

    Unfortunate end to Robin Uthappa’s innings following some poor communication with Ben Stokes. Uthappa ran down the pitch, attempting a single which was never there with Jason Holder accounting for his dismissal with a direct hit. Sanju Samson is the new man in.

  • 19:46 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Consecutive boundaries for Ben Stokes who walks across following a short of length delivery, getting an inside edge on the attempted scoop.

  • 19:45 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Boundary for Ben Stokes who takes advantage of an easy short ball, to pull the ball over mid-wicket.

  • 19:44 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Second boundary of the innings for Robin Uthappa who walks down the pitch and pulls the short ball down the ground.

  • 19:43 (IST)

    Nearly a run-out

    Ben Stokes is nearly dismissed after being caught short of his crease following a quick throw from Rashid Khan, with the Englishman escaping simply because the ball did not hit the stumps. 

  • 19:41 (IST)

    SIX!

    Robin Uthappa gets the opening six of the RR innings, with a cracking six. Uthappa picked the length early, transferring the weight evenly through his body, flicking the ball sweetly into the stands.

  • 19:38 (IST)

    FOUR!

    Robin Uthappa scores the opening boundary of the RR innings, following a pitched up delivery which is driven with the swing. Six runs off Jason Holder’s opening over, with the Windies cricketer sharing the new ball. RR 9/0 after 2 overs

  • 19:35 (IST)

    Excellent start by Sandeep Sharma

    Sandeep Sharma delivers a fine opening over, conceding just three runs. Both Uthappa and Stokes are off the mark. RR 3/0 after 1 over

  • 19:31 (IST)

    Robin Uthappa and Ben Stokes ready to open the batting for RR

    Robin Uthappa and Ben Stokes will open the batting for RR as usual, with Sandeep Sharma handed the new ball by David Warner.

  • 19:12 (IST)

    Lineups

    Sunrisers Hyderabad XI: D Warner, J Bairstow, M Pandey, P Garg, V Shankar, J Holder, A Samad, R Khan, S Nadeem, S Sharma, T Natarajan.Rajasthan Royals XI: B Stokes, R Uthappa, S Samson, S Smith, J Buttler, R Parag, R Tewatia, J Archer, S Gopal, A Rajpoot, K Tyagi.

  • 19:10 (IST)

    Big blow for SRH as Kane Williamson misses out

    Kane Williamson will not be featuring for SRH following an injury, with Jason Holder making his maiden appearance in IPL 2020. 

    Shahbaz Nadeem will further replace Basil Thampi in the lineup, marking the second change for the Hyderabad-based franchise. 

    No changes for Rajasthan Royals, who have opted to go in with an unchanged side.

  • 18:59 (IST)

    Where To Watch Live Telecast Of RR vs SRH match?

    The RR vs SRH IPL 2020 match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network. The live streaming of the clash will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.

  • 18:57 (IST)

    Steve Smith takes on Afghan sensation Rashid Khan

    Steve Smith has been one of the top run-scorers for RR in IPL 2020. Smith needs to replicate the same against SRH, if RR are to stay alive in the tournament. Rashid Khan will be eager to ensure a short stay at the crease for the Australian batsman. It will be fun to watch this face-off.

  • 18:42 (IST)

    Jofra Archer takes on David Warner in enticing face-off

    David Warner has failed to make an impact at the same level as expected of him, following his heroics in previous years. A must-win match against Rajasthan Royals will provide the perfect motivation.

  • 18:33 (IST)

    Players To Watch Out For

    Jos Buttler smashed an unbeaten 70 for RR in their previous league match against CSK, helping the side get aross the line without much ado. Buttler’s recent form makes him one of the players to watch out for. 

    Fellow Englishman Jofra Archer has further been an excellent performer with both bat and ball. Archer’s massive sixes and sublime performances with the ball, will certainly ensure the limelight. David Warner, Jonny Bairstow and Rashid Khan will be the cricketers to watch out for in the SRH camp.

  • 18:18 (IST)

    Top Fantasy Picks

    Jofra Archer and Jonny Bairstow have been impactful for RR and SRH in IPL 2020, with game-changing performances for their respective franchises. 

  • 18:08 (IST)

    Hello and welcome!

    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 40th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.