In the 36th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Rajasthan Royals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling encounter on Saturday, April 25. This match will also mark the first home game for the Riyan Parag-led team at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
The Rajasthan Royals are in tremendous form, and it appears that their team combination has finally clicked this season. Having won five of the seven matches played so far, the 2008 champions are signaling that they have what it takes to win their second title in this tournament. A victory against SRH in this match would be the first small step towards achieving that goal.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be happier than ever, as this match marks the return of their captain, Pat Cummins. Notably, the Australian cricketer had missed the first half of the tournament as part of his workload management; however, he is now fully fit and available—a development that is bound to boost morale in the dressing room. Cummins will be keen to kickstart his season by leading his team to victory.
RR vs SRH Head to Head record
| Matches Played | 22 |
|---|---|
| Won by RR | 09 |
| Won by SRH | 13 |
| Tie/NR | 00 |
| First-ever fixture | April 27, 2013 (RR Won) |
| Most recent fixture | April 13, 2026 (SRH Won) |
RR vs SRH Playing 11 & Impact Players
RR Possible Playing XI:1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 4. Riyan Parag(C), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donavon Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Nandre Burger, 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Brijesh Sharma
RR Impact Players: Tushar Deshpande, Shubham Dubey, Yash Punja, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh
SRH Possible Playing XI: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan(WK)(C), 4. Heinrich Klaasen(WK), 5. Aniket Verma, 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7. Salil Arora(WK), 8. Sakib Hussain, 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Harsh Dubey, 11. Eshan Malinga
SRH Impact Players: Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel, Praful Hinge, Smaran-R, Dilshan Madushanka
RR vs SRH Player Stats
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi: This 14-year-old young star is the biggest discovery of this season. He has scored 254 runs in 7 matches, maintaining a strike rate of over 220.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Jaiswal has scored 245 runs in 7 matches and, alongside Vaibhav, forms a formidable opening pair.
- Jofra Archer: RR's leading wicket-taker, he has claimed 11 wickets so far this season.
- Ravi Bishnoi: He has proven to be highly economical during the middle overs and has taken 11 wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Abhishek Sharma: Currently leads the race for the Orange Cap. He has scored 323 runs, including a blistering knock of 135* against DC.
- Heinrich Klaasen: Extremely dangerous against spinners and has already amassed 320 runs this season.
- Ishan Malinga: SRH's most successful bowler, having claimed 12 wickets in 7 matches.
- Pat Cummins: Captain Cummins' return comes as a major relief for the team, as he is now fully fit to play following an injury.
RR vs SRH Pitch Report
Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium is gearing up to host the first IPL match of the 2026 season, where the pitch is expected to be favorable for batsmen. This venue is renowned for its exceptionally fast outfield, short boundaries, and flat pitch; consequently, batsmen are able to make the most of their shots at this iconic ground. Chasing a target is considered relatively easy at this venue, and the team winning the toss would find itself in an advantageous position by opting to bowl first.
RR vs SRH Probable Best Performers
Abhishek Sharma
Star opening batsman Abhishek Sharma is expected to thoroughly enjoy batting on the Jaipur pitch this Saturday. He is coming off a magnificent century scored against the Delhi Capitals in the team's previous match a stellar performance with the bat that also earned him the 'Player of the Match' award. It is anticipated that he will maintain this form and momentum, delivering another outstanding performance against Parag and his team.
Jofra Archer
The form and rhythm of Jofra Archer are well and truly back, and that was on display as he bowled a brilliant spell in his previous outing. Archer has been at the helm of containing the flow of runs from his end, which has been creating a lot of pressure on the batters. Against a formidable batting attack that SRH boasts, Archer can prove to be the lethal weapon to meet the challenge.
Also Read: List of Orange Cap Winners from All IPL Seasons: Who Won How Many Times?
