On May 8, 2018, the 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) enthralled cricket fans as the Sunrisers Hyderabad faced off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The contest was marked by exciting performances and strategic plays, with the Sunrisers Hyderabad ultimately claiming victory by 15 runs.

Batting first after winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad managed to score 146 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a few promising contributions, including a standout inning from Kane Williamson who scored 56 runs off 39 balls with 5 fours and 2 sixes, the team struggled to find momentum. The other notable performances came from Shakib Al Hasan, who hit 35 runs, and Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh, who both struggled to make a significant impact, scoring just 13 and 12 runs respectively. The RCB bowlers made pivotal breakthroughs, especially Tim Southee, who took 3 wickets for just 30 runs, and Mohammed Siraj, who also impressed with 3 wickets for 25 runs.

In reply, the Royal Challengers Bangalore had a daunting chase ahead, needing 147 runs to snatch victory. However, they faltered, managing only 141 runs despite a solid contribution from Virat Kohli, who top-scored with 39 runs. Parthiv Patel and Colin de Grandhomme also chipped in with 20 and 33 runs respectively. Unfortunately for RCB, they lost wickets at regular intervals, which hampered their chase. The Sunrisers' bowling attack, led by Sandeep Sharma and Shakib Al Hasan, proved too potent, with Sharma taking 1 wicket for just 20 runs in his 4 overs, while Shakib claimed 2 wickets for 36 runs.

Ultimately, the Sunrisers Hyderabad set a solid foundation with their batting and complemented it with a disciplined bowling performance, sealing the match with a victory margin of 15 runs. The win showcased their strategy and execution, solidifying their standing in the IPL 2018 season as they continued their quest for the championship title.