Hyderabad beat Rajasthan by six wickets, with 17 balls to spare, in a high-scoring Super League Group A clash at the D Y Patil Academy in Ambi, Pune, on December 14, 2025. Anyone searching for the Rajasthan Cricket Team Vs Hyderabad Cricket Team Match Scorecard from this Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 fixture will find a match that swung between both sides before Hyderabad’s top order simply blew the chase apart in the closing overs.
The decisive moment came when Tanmay Agarwal and Rahul Buddhi put together a 95-run third-wicket stand off just 57 balls, dragging a tricky 179-run target well within reach. Agarwal finished on 73 off 41 balls with eight fours and four sixes, adding two catches in the field, and was named Player of the Match. For fans tracking the Rajasthan Vs Hyderabad Score in real time, the required rate never troubled Hyderabad once that partnership got going.
Match Summary
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan | 178 | 9 | 20.0 | Lost |
| Hyderabad (India) | 179 | 4 | 17.1 | Won |
Rajasthan posted 178/9 after being sent in to bat, a total rebuilt from an early collapse. Hyderabad, chasing 179, lost early wickets of their own but never let the required rate escalate, closing out the match with 17 balls unused. This Rajasthan Cricket Team Vs Hyderabad Cricket Team Match Scorecard is drawn from the official ball-by-ball scorecard of the fixture, corroborated by ESPNcricinfo and Wisden coverage of the same match.
Rajasthan Innings — 178-9 (20 Overs)
Batting Card
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharat Sharma | st Pragnay Reddy b T Thyagarajan | 7 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 53.85 |
| Shubham Garhwal | c Tanmay Agarwal b Milind | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Deepak Hooda | run out (Arfaz Ahmed Mohammad) | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Mahipal Lomror | b Siraj | 48 | 35 | 1 | 4 | 137.14 |
| Kunal Singh Rathore (wk) | st Pragnay Reddy b T Thyagarajan | 27 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 168.75 |
| Mukul Choudhary | c Aman Rao Perala b T Thyagarajan | 20 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 181.82 |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | c Tanmay Agarwal b Milind | 29 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 107.41 |
| Rahul Chahar | c T Thyagarajan b Siraj | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Manav Suthar (c) | not out | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 260.00 |
| Ashok Sharma | c T Thyagarajan b Milind | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 250.00 |
| Akash Maharaj Singh | not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | b 0, lb 4, w 7, nb 1, p 0 | 12 | ||||
| Total | 178-9 | (20 Ov, RR: 8.90) |
Rajasthan lost three wickets for 19 runs inside the powerplay, with Bharat Sharma, Shubham Garhwal and Deepak Hooda all back in the hut by the 4.1-over mark. Mahipal Lomror (48 off 35) and Kunal Singh Rathore (27 off 16) then rebuilt through two brisk stands, before Kamlesh Nagarkoti’s 29 off 27 and a late Manav Suthar cameo of 13 off just five balls pushed the total past 170.
Bowling Card (Hyderabad)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5.80 |
| Chama Milind (c) | 3 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8.30 |
| Tanay Thyagarajan | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9.50 |
| Chinntla Rakshan Readdi | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9.70 |
| Nitin Sai Yadav | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.30 |
| Arfaz Ahmed Mohammad | 3 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.30 |
Mohammed Siraj was the most economical of the six Hyderabad bowlers used, conceding just 5.80 an over for 2/23, while Chama Milind (3/25) and Tanay Thyagarajan (3/38) did the bulk of the wicket-taking, accounting for six of Rajasthan’s nine dismissals between them.
Fall of Wickets
| Wkt | Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shubham Garhwal | 10-1 | 1.4 |
| 2 | Bharat Sharma | 17-2 | 3.2 |
| 3 | Deepak Hooda | 19-3 | 4.1 |
| 4 | Kunal Singh Rathore | 54-4 | 7.3 |
| 5 | Mukul Choudhary | 85-5 | 11.1 |
| 6 | Mahipal Lomror | 137-6 | 16.2 |
| 7 | Rahul Chahar | 140-7 | 16.5 |
| 8 | Kamlesh Nagarkoti | 167-8 | 19.1 |
| 9 | Ashok Sharma | 177-9 | 19.5 |
Powerplay (Overs 0.1–6, Mandatory) : 31 runs
Partnerships
| Wkt | Batters | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Shubham Garhwal & Bharat Sharma | 10 (10) |
| 2nd | Bharat Sharma & Deepak Hooda | 7 (10) |
| 3rd | Deepak Hooda & Mahipal Lomror | 2 (5) |
| 4th | Mahipal Lomror & Kunal Singh Rathore | 35 (20) |
| 5th | Kunal Singh Rathore & Mukul Choudhary | 31 (22) |
| 6th | Mukul Choudhary & Mahipal Lomror | 52 (31) |
| 7th | Mahipal Lomror & Rahul Chahar | 3 (3) |
| 8th | Rahul Chahar & Kamlesh Nagarkoti | 27 (14) |
| 9th | Kamlesh Nagarkoti & Ashok Sharma | 10 (4) |
| 10th (unbroken) | Ashok Sharma & Akash Maharaj Singh | 1 (1) |
The 52-run sixth-wicket stand between Mukul Choudhary and Mahipal Lomror, worth 52 off 31 balls, was Rajasthan’s biggest partnership of the innings and the platform that took the total from a shaky 85-5 to a defendable-looking 178-9.
Hyderabad Innings — 179-4 (17.1 Overs)
Batting Card
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aman Rao Perala | c Manav Suthar b K Nagarkoti | 14 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Tanmay Agarwal | c Ashok Sharma b Manav Suthar | 73 | 41 | 8 | 4 | 178.05 |
| Pragnay Reddy (wk) | c Lomror b K Nagarkoti | 18 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 225.00 |
| Rahul Buddhi | c Ashok Sharma b Manav Suthar | 55 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 152.78 |
| Mickil Jaiswal | not out | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 118.18 |
| Tanay Thyagarajan | not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | b 0, lb 1, w 4, nb 1, p 0 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 179-4 | (17.1 Ov, RR: 10.43) |
Did Not Bat: Chama V Milind (c), Arfaz Ahmed Mohammad, Mohammed Siraj, Nitin Sai Yadav, Chinntla Rakshan Readdi
Tanmay Agarwal’s 73 off 41 balls, laced with eight fours and four sixes, was the standout innings of the match. Pragnay Reddy’s blistering 18 off 8 (SR 225.00) and Rahul Buddhi’s 55 off 36 gave Hyderabad the platform, and Mickil Jaiswal’s unbeaten 13 off 11 finished the chase off with 17 balls to spare.
Bowling Card (Rajasthan)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Maharaj Singh | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Ashok Sharma | 3.1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | 3 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11.70 |
| Deepak Hooda | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Rahul Chahar | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.50 |
| Manav Suthar (c) | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10.00 |
Rajasthan’s attack found no early rhythm, with Akash Maharaj Singh (11.00) and Rahul Chahar (17.50) both leaking runs at a rapid clip. Kamlesh Nagarkoti (2/35) and captain Manav Suthar (2/20) were the only bowlers to strike, accounting for all four Hyderabad wickets to fall.
Fall of Wickets
| Wkt | Batter | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aman Rao Perala | 20-1 | 2.2 |
| 2 | Pragnay Reddy | 51-2 | 4.5 |
| 3 | Rahul Buddhi | 146-3 | 14.2 |
| 4 | Tanmay Agarwal | 178-4 | 16.6 |
Powerplay (Overs 0.1–6, Mandatory) : 57 runs
Partnerships
| Wkt | Batters | Runs (Balls) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aman Rao Perala & Tanmay Agarwal | 20 (14) |
| 2nd | Pragnay Reddy & Tanmay Agarwal | 31 (15) |
| 3rd | Rahul Buddhi & Tanmay Agarwal | 95 (57) |
| 4th | Mickil Jaiswal & Tanmay Agarwal | 32 (16) |
| 5th (unbroken) | Mickil Jaiswal & Tanay Thyagarajan | 1 (1) |
The 95-run third-wicket stand between Rahul Buddhi and Tanmay Agarwal, put together off just 57 balls, was comfortably the biggest partnership of the match and effectively decided the contest before the death overs arrived.
Key Moments & Tactical Analysis
Hyderabad produced a tactically superior performance after winning the toss and choosing to field first. Their bowlers struck early, reducing Rajasthan to 19/3 inside the powerplay, which immediately shifted the momentum in Hyderabad’s favour. Rajasthan never fully recovered from that start despite a strong middle-order effort.
Match Situation Summary
|
Key Moment |
Impact on the Match |
|---|---|
|
Toss |
Hyderabad elected to field first |
|
Powerplay |
Rajasthan reached only 31/3 in the first 6 overs |
|
Turning Point |
95-run partnership between Tanmay Agarwal and Rahul Buddhi |
|
Captaincy Impact |
Milind rotated six bowlers effectively |
|
Pitch Factor |
Batting-friendly surface with 357 total runs scored |
The table shows that Hyderabad controlled almost every critical phase of the match, from the toss decision to the middle-overs batting partnerships that eventually sealed the chase.
Powerplay Comparison
One of the biggest differences between the two sides was the opening six overs. Rajasthan were restricted heavily, while Hyderabad took full advantage of the fielding restrictions.
|
Team |
Runs |
Wickets |
Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rajasthan |
31 |
3 |
6.0 |
|
Hyderabad |
57 |
2 |
6.0 |
Hyderabad outscored Rajasthan by 26 runs during the powerplay, creating a major advantage that reduced the required pressure during the remainder of the chase.
Key Stats Comparison
Hyderabad were more efficient with both strike rotation and boundary accumulation, which is reflected in their higher run rate and superior four-count.
|
Metric |
Rajasthan |
Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Runs |
178/9 |
179/4 |
|
Overs |
20.0 |
17.1 |
|
Extras |
12 |
6 |
|
Fours |
11 |
18 |
|
Sixes |
12 |
10 |
|
Total Boundaries |
23 |
28 |
|
Run Rate |
8.90 |
10.43 |
Although Rajasthan struck more sixes, Hyderabad’s ability to find gaps and score 18 fours allowed them to maintain a much healthier run rate of 10.43, making the chase look comfortable.
Playing XI and Team Context
This fixture was part of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy domestic T20 tournament, not an Indian Premier League match, even though several players have IPL experience.
Rajasthan Playing XI
|
Player |
Role |
|---|---|
|
Bharat Sharma |
Opener |
|
Shubham Garhwal |
Top-order Batter |
|
Deepak Hooda |
Batting All-rounder |
|
Mahipal Lomror |
Middle-order Batter |
|
Kunal Singh Rathore (wk) |
Wicketkeeper-Batter |
|
Mukul Choudhary |
Batter |
|
Kamlesh Nagarkoti |
Bowling All-rounder |
|
Rahul Chahar |
Spinner |
|
Manav Suthar (c) |
Captain / All-rounder |
|
Ashok Sharma |
Fast Bowler |
|
Akash Maharaj Singh |
Fast Bowler |
Rajasthan relied heavily on their middle-order and all-round options after losing three wickets early in the innings.
Hyderabad Playing XI
|
Player |
Role |
|---|---|
|
Aman Rao Perala |
Opener |
|
Tanmay Agarwal |
Top-order Batter |
|
Pragnay Reddy (wk) |
Wicketkeeper-Batter |
|
Rahul Buddhi |
Middle-order Batter |
|
Mickil Jaiswal |
Batter |
|
Tanay Thyagarajan |
All-rounder |
|
Chama Milind (c) |
Captain / Fast Bowler |
|
Arfaz Ahmed Mohammad |
Bowling All-rounder |
|
Mohammed Siraj |
Fast Bowler |
|
Nitin Sai Yadav |
Fast Bowler |
|
Chinntla Rakshan Readdi |
Spinner |
Hyderabad’s XI had excellent balance, combining experienced pace bowlers with aggressive top-order batters and flexible middle-order options.
Expert Match Analysis
This match was decided by one dominant batting passage rather than sustained bowling superiority. Rajasthan recovered from 19/3 through partnerships of 35, 31, and 52 runs, eventually posting 178/9, a competitive score on a batting-friendly surface. However, Hyderabad’s chase was built around a superb 95-run stand between Tanmay Agarwal and Rahul Buddhi, which came at exactly the stage when Rajasthan needed breakthroughs.
Key Partnership
|
Batters |
Runs |
Balls |
Overs |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tanmay Agarwal & Rahul Buddhi |
95 |
57 |
4.5-14.2 |
This partnership effectively removed Rajasthan from the contest by maintaining a scoring rate above the required run rate for almost ten consecutive overs.
Head-to-Head Record and Historical Rivalry
Rajasthan have generally held the upper hand in recent meetings, but this victory helped Hyderabad narrow the gap in the rivalry.
|
Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rajasthan |
2 |
1 |
66.67% |
|
Hyderabad |
1 |
2 |
33.33% |
While Rajasthan entered with a stronger historical record, Hyderabad’s six-wicket victory significantly improved their recent standing and provided valuable momentum in their SMAT 2025-26 Super League Group A campaign.
Overall, Hyderabad combined smart captaincy, disciplined bowling, and a match-winning middle-order partnership to complete an impressive chase of 179 in just 17.1 overs, making this one of the standout domestic T20 performances of the season.
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Conclusion
This win kept Hyderabad firmly in the mix inside a tightly contested Super League Group A table during the 2025-26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Rajasthan’s campaign continued to search for the consistency that had eluded them through the group stage, later finishing without a win in their three recorded group matches. For a tournament that eventually crowned Jharkhand as champions, this Rajasthan Vs Hyderabad Match was a small but telling data point on Hyderabad’s ability to chase under pressure. Both franchises now shift focus to their remaining domestic assignments, with several individual performers from this game, notably Agarwal, Lomror and Nagarkoti, likely to carry this form into future IPL conversations even outside the Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals Players context specifically.
FAQs
What was the final score?
Hyderabad (India) 179/4 (17.1 overs) beat Rajasthan 178/9 (20 overs) by six wickets.
Who was Player of the Match?
Tanmay Agarwal, for his 73 off 41 balls (8 fours, 4 sixes) and two catches.
Who scored the most runs?
Tanmay Agarwal top-scored with 73 off 41 balls for Hyderabad.
Who took the most wickets?
Chama Milind and Tanay Thyagarajan each took three wickets for Hyderabad.
What was the turning point?
The 95-run, 57-ball third-wicket partnership between Rahul Buddhi and Tanmay Agarwal during Hyderabad’s chase.
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