Rajasthan Royals will be aiming for their fifth consecutive win when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 21 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 clash promises to be an exciting contest as both teams boast explosive batting line-ups. While RR have been unbeaten so far this season, SRH are struggling and currently sit near the bottom half of the points table.
SRH vs RR match details
Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 21, IPL 2026
Date: April 13, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Live Streaming: JioHotstar and Star Sports Network
SRH vs RR head-to-head record
Sunrisers Hyderabad have a slight edge historically in this rivalry.
Matches played: 21
SRH wins: 12
RR wins: 9
However, Rajasthan Royals have been the more dominant side in IPL 2026, remaining unbeaten in their first four matches. In contrast, SRH have managed just one win from four games so far.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch report suggests another high-scoring encounter. The surface in Hyderabad generally offers a flat batting track with a quick outfield, making it favourable for big totals.
SRH recently scored 219 at this venue but still ended up losing the game, highlighting how difficult it can be for bowlers to defend totals. With temperatures expected around 37°C and moderate humidity, teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first to deal with potential dew later in the evening.
Sunrisers Hyderabad team news and strategy
Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently being led by Ishan Kishan in the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins. The team will once again rely on the aggressive opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head to give them a strong start.
Abhishek recently smashed a 28-ball 74 and remains one of SRH’s biggest threats with the bat. However, their bowling attack has struggled this season, especially during the death overs.
Probable XI: Ishan Kishan (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Pat Cummins, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat.
Rajasthan Royals team news and strategy
Rajasthan Royals have been one of the most impressive teams in IPL 2026. Captain Riyan Parag has led the side brilliantly, with the team delivering strong performances with both bat and ball.
Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been a standout performer and currently holds the Orange Cap with 200 runs. Meanwhile, spinner Ravi Bishnoi is second in the Purple Cap race with nine wickets.
Dhruv Jurel also comes into the game with confidence after scoring an unbeaten 81 in the previous match.
Probable XI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira or Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi.
SRH vs RR match prediction
While Sunrisers Hyderabad possess a dangerous batting line-up, Rajasthan Royals currently appear to have the more balanced squad. Their unbeaten run, strong middle order and effective bowling attack make them favourites heading into this match.
If RR maintain their current momentum, they are likely to secure another victory and extend their winning streak in IPL 2026.
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