The Indian Premier League 2026 continues to thrill as Rajasthan Royals (RR) welcome Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Match 36 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This promises to be a high-octane clash between two explosive batting sides, with RR looking to solidify their top-two spot and SRH aiming to climb the table with a crucial away win.
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Current Standings and Recent Form
Rajasthan Royals sit comfortably in 3rd place with 10 points from 7 matches (5 wins, 2 losses, NRR +0.790). They remain one of the most consistent teams, powered by a formidable top order. After a heavy loss to SRH earlier in the season, RR bounced back strongly with wins over LSG and others, showcasing depth in batting and a potent bowling attack.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in 4th place with 8 points from 7 matches (4 wins, 3 losses, NRR +0.820). SRH have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly with their aggressive openers, but inconsistency has hurt them. They’ll be motivated for revenge after dominating the reverse fixture earlier.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total meetings: 22
- SRH wins: 13
- RR wins: 9
SRH hold the edge overall and won the first meeting this season convincingly, but RR have been formidable at home.
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch is generally balanced, offering good pace and bounce early on for pacers, while spinners can get some turn later. It leans batting-friendly as the game progresses with a quick outfield – expect scores around 180-200. This is RR’s first home game of the season at this venue.
Weather: Hot and humid in Jaipur (33-36°C), with low chance of rain. Evening dew could make the second innings easier for chasing.
Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals (likely):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sandeep Sharma / Tushar Deshpande.
Key strength: Explosive top order (Jaiswal & teenage sensation Sooryavanshi) and quality pace-spin combo.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (likely):
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma / Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel / Eshan Malinga, others.
Key strength: Firepower from openers (Travis Head & Abhishek) and middle-order finishers like Klaasen.
Players to Watch Out For
RR Stars:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi & Yashasvi Jaiswal – The destructive opening pair redefining PowerPlays.
- Riyan Parag (c) – In-form captain and middle-order anchor.
- Ravi Bishnoi & Jofra Archer – Game-changing bowlers.
SRH Stars:
- Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head – One of the most feared opening duos.
- Heinrich Klaasen – Middle-order destroyer.
- Pat Cummins – Leadership and death bowling.
Key Battles
- RR openers vs SRH pace attack (Cummins, Malinga).
- SRH power-hitters (Klaasen, Head) vs RR spinners (Bishnoi, Jadeja).
- Middle-order battle in the death overs.
Match Prediction
Rajasthan Royals are favourites at home with their balanced squad and momentum. However, SRH’s batting firepower can turn any game on its head, especially if they exploit the dew factor.
Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals (in a high-scoring thriller!).
Don’t miss this blockbuster! Stream live on JioHotstar from 7:30 PM IST. Who are you supporting – RR’s home advantage or SRH’s explosive batting? Share your predictions below!
Post-match analysis and highlights coming soon.
