Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Pitch Report: Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium will be the venue for the 36th match of IPL 2026, where the Rajasthan Royals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 25 at 7:30 PM IST. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's afternoon match.
Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (RR vs SRH) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Date: April 25, 2026
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Teams: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
RR vs SRH Match Previews
Rajasthan Royals have delivered a stellar performance this season, maintaining their strong momentum with a resounding 40-run victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in their last match. Batting first, Rajasthan posted a total of 159 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed 22 runs, while Ravindra Jadeja played a crucial innings of 43 runs. On the bowling front, Jofra Archer emerged as the standout performer; he claimed three wickets for just 20 runs in his four-over spell. Nandre Burger and Brijesh Singh also made significant contributions, taking two wickets each.
Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased their prowess in their previous match, securing a magnificent 47-run victory over the Delhi Capitals. Batting first, they amassed a colossal total of 242 runs. The top order took charge; Abhishek Sharma scored a magnificent 135 runs off just 68 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen added a quickfire 37 runs off 13 deliveries. In the bowling department, Ishan Malinga impressed everyone by taking 4 wickets for 32 runs in his four overs, while Harsha Dubey provided excellent support by claiming three wickets.
RR vs SRH, Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report
SRH vs RR Match Pitch Report: The pitch at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium is expected to be slow and offer low bounce, conditions that will favor spinners while also providing assistance to fast bowlers operating during the Powerplay. Chasing a target tends to be slightly easier at this venue; consequently, a team batting first typically aims for a score in the range of 170–180 runs.
- In T20 matches played at this ground, the average first-innings score hovers around 165–170 runs, while the average second-innings score is only marginally lower—indicating that a total between 160 and 180 runs is generally considered a competitive score here.
- This pitch is traditionally on the slower side, which can make scoring runs difficult for batters during the middle overs; however, the boundaries are quite large, so if power-hitters execute their shots with precise timing, they can clear the ropes with ease.
- Historically, teams batting in the second innings have won a greater number of matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium; as a result, captains winning the toss often prefer to chase the target.
- If the pitch is dry, conditions are expected to be particularly favorable for spinners, and the outcome of the match may well be decided in the final overs; conversely, if the pitch has a greenish tinge, fast bowlers could receive additional assistance from the surface during the initial overs.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 64 | |
| Batting first won: | 23 | |
| Bowling first won: | 41 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 167 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 157 | |
| Highest Total: | 219/5 | |
| Lowest Total: | 59/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 199/7 |
RR vs SRH Match Playing 11
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11: 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
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11: 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
