"I Need to Give the Credit": Ishan Kishan's Exact Words After SRH's 55-Run Win Over RCB
Out at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, lights blazed late Friday when Sunrisers Hyderabad hammered 255 runs for just four losses versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Front and center stood Ishan Kishan – his explosive 79 off few balls snatching the Player of the Match honor. Yet after the game ended, his voice shifted toward someone else entirely. That teammate, he insisted, moved the needle most.
After SRH won by 55 runs, Kishan spoke plainly, showing how much the Hyderabad squad values unity over individual praise. Throughout the season, Khelosports followed each game closely – every play, every player, every moment after the final ball.
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A Knock That Changed How SRH Played Their Overs
Out of the gate, SRH chose to set a target. Abhishek Sharma bolted to fifty in only twenty balls, then fell at 56 after facing 22. Midway through the innings though, momentum shifted – Kishan arrived alongside Heinrich Klaassen, sparking what hurt most.
Out of nowhere, 113 runs piled up across eight fast-paced overs, powered by Klaassenโs explosive 51 off 24 balls – five towering sixes lighting the way. While that fire burned bright, Kishan held steady before shifting gears without warning. A mix of timing and control defined his 79 from 46, built on eight crisp boundaries and three big hits, halfway there in just 31 throws. Then came the last moment – one misjudged pull, caught cleanly by Padikkal at long-off as Rasikh delivered.
Four times now, Kishan has hit fifty or more when facing RCB, building up that edge he holds over Bengaluru. That knock pushed him past 3500 runs in the IPL, adding another quiet milestone.
Every time a player steps onto the field, Khelosports is there tracking it – those rare moments when records shift during IPL 2026. Not just scores piling up, but quiet breakthroughs that tilt matches sideways. Some innings stretch longer than expected, others snap fast like snapped strings.
Even bowlers, often overlooked, find their names rising through sudden bursts of pace or spin. Team efforts blur into personal triumphs without warning. What looks ordinary at first glance sometimes becomes legendary by sunset.
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The Moment After the Game That Caught Attention
Up stepped Kishan toward the microphone, trophy in hand, after lights-out innings versus RCB – yet not a word came about stats or personal shine. What followed took a turn nobody expected.
“Just happy about it, taking one game at a time,” Kishan began. “I do feel confident when I am playing against them. More than maturity, it’s about shot selection. You need to feel confident.”
Then came the words that defined his mindset. “From day one, we had that in mind, to finish in the top two. Pat coming in, one of the best bowlers, it’s very good to have him. Credit goes to everyone for keeping us in the zone. You just keep it simple, it’s about enjoying in the middle. I need to give the credit to the support staff and Pat Cummins.”
The moment he said, I need to give the credit, wasnโt something tacked on later. It came straight from purpose. While solo acts usually grab attention these days, Kishan chose to shift focus outward – revealing what kind of space Pat Cummins has built within SRH.
Midway through the year, a shift became clear in how Hyderabad played their game. Not just stats but something deeper changed too. Someone watching closely might have noticed it first on defense. Then again during tight overs at the death. It wasnโt just tactics – attitude shifted. Voices lifted when things got hard. That kind of grit often starts at the top. A skipper who stays calm pulls others along. Kishan didnโt need long sentences to make that point. His few remarks matched what fans had already seen unfold.
SRH wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan comes to the rescue ๐ for his team ๐ซฐ Scores FIFTY off just ๐ค 3๏ธโฃ7๏ธโฃ balls ๐ฅ๐ฅต Brilliant innings at crucial time #CSKvsSRH pic.twitter.com/9LvQppBXwj https://t.co/SV7SiQRayU
— Aware Indian (@Aware_Indian7) May 18, 2026
RCB Reacts With Playoff Stakes
Getting to 256 would never be easy. Off the first ball, luck didnโt favor – still, Venkatesh Iyer charged ahead, smashing 44 in only 19 shots. Then came Rajat Patidar, steady under pressure, crafting 56 from 39 attempts. While others slowed, Krunal Pandya kept moving, ending on 41 not out after 31 tries. Still, the numbers stacked high; each over made it harder. In the end, RCB landed at 200 for four.
Even after losing, RCB ended up first in the IPL 2026 standings – nine victories got them 18 points. Facing Gujarat Titans comes next, in Qualifier 1. Third spot went to SRH, tied on points, though their path leads to the Eliminator instead.
Ishan Kishan was mocking the CSK fans and gesturing them to go home. Even though MS Dhoni was coming towards him.๐ฅฒ๐
— Shanu (@Shanu_3010) May 23, 2026
Right now you're scoring runs and enjoying a good phase, that's why you're doing it. But when bad times come, you'll have to face the same crowd again.โ๐ป pic.twitter.com/EyZqG2CEme
A Culture Beginning at the Top
Kishan didnโt stop at thanks – he pointed straight at Cummins, then widened the lens to the entire support crew. Because of them staying focused, he said, the team never drifted off track. That kind of mindset? Itโs been stitched into every match SRH played this season. Few teams have matched their steady rhythm. Hitting 250 or more isnโt luck – itโs what they do now.
When each game feels like a final, tiny things matter more. Like what Kishan said after the last match – it shows how the group really works. Scoring matters, sure. Yet what shapes those scorers? The space around them. Who builds that space? That counts too.
Friday night in Hyderabad told its own story when Ishan Kishan stepped up. His 79 ran deeper than numbers, tied just as tightly to his captain, woven through with thanks for the coaches.
FAQs
Ishan Kishan scored 79 runs off 46 balls, featuring eight fours and three sixes, and was named Player of the Match.
Kishan said, "I need to give the credit to the support staff and Pat Cummins," adding that Cummins is "one of the best bowlers" who kept the team in the zone.
Yes, SRH secured third place on the points table with 18 points and will play the Eliminator round.
