Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Pitch Report: Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals in the 21st match of IPL 2026 on April 13 at 7:30 PM (IST) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's IPL match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (SRH vs RR) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date: April 13, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
SRH vs RR Match Previews
Sunrisers Hyderabad did not perform well in their previous match. They suffered a 6-wicket defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings, marking their third loss of the tournament. Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 219 runs. Chasing this target, Punjab successfully reached the score in just 18.5 overs.
The Sunrisers' top order delivered a magnificent performance; Abhishek Sharma scored 74 runs off 28 balls, while Travis Head contributed 38 runs. However, due to a disappointing performance by their bowlers, Punjab was able to chase down the score with ease. In the bowling department, Shivang Kumar put up an impressive display, taking three wickets for 33 runs in four overs, while Harsh Dubey claimed one wicket.
Rajasthan Royals have had an excellent run so far in the tournament. In their previous match as well, Rajasthan batted brilliantly and secured a 6-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Batting first, Bangalore posted a total of 201 runs. However, Rajasthan Royals received a fantastic start from their top order, enabling them to successfully chase down the target with two overs to spare. Vaibhav Suryavanshi played a magnificent innings of 78 runs, while Dhruv Jurel scored 81 runs.
SRH vs RR, Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
RR vs SRH Match Pitch Report: The SRH vs RR match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is expected to be a high-scoring affair that favors batsmen. Here, a first-innings score of 170–180 is often considered average, while a total exceeding 190 is regarded as a strong score. The pitch is generally flat with consistent bounce; teams chasing a target have historically enjoyed greater success at this venue.
The Hyderabad pitch typically offers good pace and carry to the batsmen, allowing stroke-makers to score runs rapidly once they get set. According to recent reports, the pitch is highly conducive to batting, and the relatively short square boundaries further accelerate the scoring rate.
Teams winning the toss in Hyderabad often prefer to bowl first, as chasing a target has historically proven to be somewhat easier at this venue.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 84 | |
| Batting first won: | 35 | |
| Bowling first won: | 47 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 166 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 150 | |
| Highest Total: | 286/6 | |
| Lowest Total: | 80/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 160/3 |
KKR vs LSG Match Playing 11
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. Salil Arora(WK), 7. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 8. Harsh Dubey, 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Eshan Malinga
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 4. Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Riyan Parag(C), 6. Ravindra Jadeja, 7. Donavon Ferreira, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Nandre Burger, 10. Sandeep Sharma, 11. Brijesh Sharma/Ravi Bishnoi
