IPL 2026: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), 21st Match?

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a high-stakes Match 21 of IPL 2026 on April 13. Rajasthan arrives in Hyderabad as the team to beat, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with a perfect record of four wins from four matches. Their clinical performances have made them the early favorites for the title.

Under the leadership of Riyan Parag, the Royals have displayed a balanced blend of youthful exuberance and veteran experience. Meanwhile, the Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by stand-in captain Ishan Kishan in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins, are looking to turn their season around at their home fortress.

Following a narrow loss to Punjab, the “Orange Army” is desperate to secure a win and climb up from the middle of the pack. With both teams boasting some of the most destructive opening pairs in the tournament, this encounter at the Uppal stadium promises to be a high-scoring thriller.

Match Details & Live Streaming

• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
  
• Date & Time: Monday, April 13, 7:30 PM (IST)
  
• Live Broadcasting & Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
  

RR vs SRH: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 21
• Won by RR: 9
• Won by SRH: 12

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is a traditional batting paradise, known for producing massive totals. The flat nature of the track combined with quick outfields makes it difficult for bowlers to contain aggressive batters.

In the early stages, the new ball might offer a hint of movement, but as the game progresses, it becomes a pure hitters’ surface. Historically, the average first-innings score here in evening games has consistently touched the 190–205 mark.

Dew is expected to be a significant factor in the second innings. This often makes the ball slippery for spinners and allows the ball to come onto the bat even better under lights. Consequently, the team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first and chase.

Team Analysis

Rajasthan Royals:

The Royals are currently the most balanced unit in the competition. Their batting is spearheaded by the sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the current Orange Cap holder, alongside the reliable Yashasvi Jaiswal.The middle order looks rock solid with Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja providing finishing power.

Their bowling department has been exceptional, led by the pace of Jofra Archer and the clinical spin of Ravi Bishnoi, who has been among the wickets consistently. RR’s ability to defend even par totals has been the hallmark of their unbeaten run.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

SRH’s strength remains their explosive top order. The “Travishek” duo—Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma—can take the game away within the Powerplay. Heinrich Klaasen remains their primary weapon in the middle overs against spin.

However, the absence of Pat Cummins has left a void in their tactical leadership and death bowling. While Mohammed Shami and Jaydev Unadkat bring experience, the team has struggled to contain runs in the final five overs, a weakness the Royals will look to exploit.

Match Prediction

While SRH holds a slight historical advantage in head-to-head encounters, Rajasthan Royals are the clear favorites based on current momentum. The Royals have a more versatile bowling attack that can adapt to the flat Hyderabad surface better than a Cummins-less SRH unit.

If SRH’s top order fails to provide a blistering start, the pressure on their middle order against Bishnoi and Jadeja might be too much to handle.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals likely to win

RR vs SRH: Predicted Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (C), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Ravi Bishnoi, Jofra Archer, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (C & WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Krunal Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan.