Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 25. Hyderabad are on a three-match winning streak, while Rajasthan returned to winning ways by defending a low total against Lucknow Super Giants.
The Hyderabad-based franchise holds a slight advantage in head-to-head matches, securing 13 victories compared to the Rajasthan Royals’ 9 wins across their 22 encounters. Both teams are currently placed in the top half of the points table. A win helps them to top 2 spots in the 10-team points table.
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Rajasthan Royals Preview
Rajasthan Royals have registered five wins and two defeats this season. After consecutive losses against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, they bounced back by defending 159 against Lucknow Super Giants. Ravindra Jadeja scored 43 runs, while Jofra Archer picked up three wickets as LSG were bowled out for 119.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the leading run-getter for RR with 254 runs at an average of 36.29 and a strike rate of 220.87. Yashasvi Jaiswal has amassed 245 runs at an average of 49.00 and a strike rate of 155.09. Dhruv Jurel has added 181 runs, while captain Riyan Parag has managed only 80 runs so far.
Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi are the leading wicket-takers, with both bowlers claiming 11 wickets each. Nandre Burger has secured 8 wickets. Ravindra Jadeja has taken 6 wickets, while Brijesh Sharma has bagged 5 wickets to keep pressure on opposition batters.
Key Players: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi
Rajasthan Royals Predicted Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Player: Yash Raj Punja
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in excellent form, having won three consecutive matches against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and Delhi Capitals. In their last match, they posted 242 runs. Abhishek Sharma smashed 135 wins, and then Eshan Malinga and Harsh Dubey picked up four and three wickets, respectively, to secure a 47-run victory.
Abhishek Sharma is the leading run-scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad with 323 runs at a strike rate of 215.33. Heinrich Klaasen has amassed 320 runs at a strike rate of 153.11. Captain Ishan Kishan has scored 238 runs at a strike rate of 188.89, while Travis Head has added 180 runs.
Eshan Malinga is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 12 wickets. Sakib Hussain has claimed 6 wickets, while Shivang Kumar has picked up 5. Praful Hinge impressed with 3 wickets on debut. The return of Pat Cummins will further strengthen the pace unit.
Key Players: Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Eshan Malinga
Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Pat Cummins (c), Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga
Impact Player: Harsh Dubey
Weather Conditions
Jaipur will experience extremely hot conditions during the match. Temperatures could reach around 43°C in the afternoon before dropping to 27°C in the evening. Skies will remain clear with light winds at around 14 km/h, and no rain is expected.
RR vs SRH Pitch Report
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers a balanced pitch that gradually becomes better for batting. Fast bowlers may get early movement, while spinners can find grip in the middle overs. The large square boundaries make strokeplay challenging. The average first-innings score is around 166 runs.
Toss Decision: Bowl First
Teams chasing have enjoyed success at this venue, winning 41 out of 65 T20 matches. With consistent conditions and possible dew, the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Winning Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad will enter the match as favorites. While Rajasthan Royals have dangerous openers like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Hyderabad’s current form and the return of Pat Cummins give them the edge.
Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where is the RR vs SRH match being played?
The match will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Who are the key batters for Rajasthan Royals?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Why are Sunrisers Hyderabad favorites?
They are on a three-match winning streak with a strong batting lineup.
What is a competitive score on this pitch?
Teams should aim for 170–180 runs while batting first.
Who is predicted to win the match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad are predicted to win.
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