Rajasthan Royals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 36th match of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST on April 25.
Rajasthan Royals come into this match with a strong overall campaign, remaining in the upper half of the table. However, a couple of recent defeats have slightly disrupted their momentum.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, have shown clear improvement after an inconsistent start. They have picked up important wins in recent matches and are back in contention in the middle of the table.
With Rajasthan Royals playing at home and Sunrisers Hyderabad carrying momentum, this sets up a competitive contest between two sides looking to strengthen their position in the standings.
RR vs SRH Over/Under Prediction
Rajasthan Royals Preview
Rajasthan Royals come into this match after regaining momentum with a win in their last outing, where they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs with a strong all-round performance.
That victory was important because it came after back-to-back defeats, showing that the team had briefly lost momentum before bouncing back.
Their campaign overall has been strong. They started the season with a series of wins, including victories over Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which established them as one of the top-performing sides early on.
In terms of performance, their batting has generally delivered consistent starts, while their bowling has been effective when executing plans well. In the recent win, their bowlers played a key role in defending a modest total, highlighting their ability to control games when they perform collectively.
However, the inconsistency in the middle phase of the season, particularly during those two defeats, shows that they are not completely settled and can struggle under pressure if execution drops.
Overall, Rajasthan Royals look like a strong side that has just regained momentum, and they will aim to build on their recent win and return to the consistency they showed earlier in the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad come into this match with strong recent momentum, having won three of their last four matches in IPL 2026.
Their most recent outing was a dominant 47-run win over Delhi Capitals, where they posted a massive total of 242/2 and controlled the game comfortably.
Before that, they also secured wins against Chennai Super Kings (by 10 runs) and Rajasthan Royals (by 57 runs), showing their ability to both defend totals and dominate opposition sides.
Their batting has been a major strength this season. They have consistently posted big scores, including totals above 200, with the top order playing an aggressive role and setting the tone early.
In the bowling department, SRH have improved significantly. They have shown the ability to defend totals effectively, with bowlers stepping up in key moments, particularly in recent wins.
Overall, Sunrisers Hyderabad look like a team in strong form with momentum on their side, and they will be confident heading into this contest.
RR vs SRH Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger. Impact Player: Yash Raj Punja.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(c), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora(w), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga. Impact Player: Dilshan Madushanka.
RR vs SRH Pitch Report
The Jaipur surface is generally known to be balanced, offering something for both batters and bowlers, but conditions can vary depending on the time of the match.
In night games, batting tends to get easier as the match progresses, but in day or drier conditions, the pitch can play slightly slower and more challenging. This is because surfaces at such venues often grip and assist spinners more as they wear, making stroke play less straightforward.
Batters can still score freely once set, but they usually need time to adjust, especially early in the innings. Unlike flatter venues, this is not a pitch where hitting from ball one is always easy.
Spinners are expected to play a key role, particularly in the middle overs, as the surface can offer turn and variable pace, making it harder for batters to maintain momentum.
Fast bowlers may get some assistance early on, but their impact depends on how quickly the pitch settles.
The average first innings score at similar conditions is around 160–170, with anything above 170–180 becoming competitive.
RR vs SRH Winner Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad come into this match with stronger momentum, having put together a series of convincing performances. Their batting has been one of the most aggressive in the tournament, and they have also shown improvement in the bowling department.
Rajasthan Royals, despite being a strong side overall, have had a slight dip in recent form. While playing at Jaipur gives them an advantage, they will need a more complete performance to match SRH’s current rhythm.
On a surface like Jaipur, where the game can be more balanced, execution in the middle overs will be key. Given recent performances and momentum, Sunrisers Hyderabad appear slightly better placed.
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