IPL 2026: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), 36th Match?

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are preparing to host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a high-stakes Match 36 of IPL 2026 on April 25. Returning to their primary home ground in Jaipur, the Royals are the undisputed form team of the season.

Under the leadership of Riyan Parag, Rajasthan has maintained an incredible unbeaten streak and will look to use the familiar conditions at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium to further solidify their position at the top of the table.

In contrast, the Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by Ishan Kishan, arrive in Jaipur seeking much-needed consistency. While they possess one of the most explosive batting orders in the tournament, their campaign has been a mixture of record-breaking totals and narrow defeats.

The Sunrisers will be desperate to secure an away win to stay within contention for the playoffs. With a history of high-scoring thrillers between these two sides, this evening clash in the “Pink City” is expected to be a battle of tactical discipline and raw power-hitting.

Match Details & Live Streaming

• Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
• Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 7:30 PM (IST)
• Live Broadcasting & Streaming: JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar

RR vs SRH: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 22 (including 1 match in 2026)
• Won by RR: 9
• Won by SRH: 13
• No Result: 0

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Unlike the flat tracks of Hyderabad, the Jaipur surface often provides some initial assistance to fast bowlers with its slight grass cover and breeze.

However, once the batters settle in, the true bounce allows for comfortable stroke play. As this is an evening game, the dew factor is expected to play a major role in the second innings. This makes the ball slippery for spinners and allows it to come onto the bat more easily.

The average first-innings score at this venue typically ranges between 170–185. The team winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first, as the chasing side has historically enjoyed a significant advantage in Jaipur under the lights.

Team Analysis

Rajasthan Royals:

Rajasthan’s success this season stems from their perfectly balanced squad. The opening duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has consistently provided aggressive starts, while Riyan Parag has led from the front in the middle order.

Their bowling attack is their greatest asset, with Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger providing raw pace, complemented by the craft of Ravi Bishnoi.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

SRH relies on a “strike-first” mentality. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma are tasked with maximizing the powerplay, followed by the clinical finishing of Heinrich Klaasen. However, their bowling has been a point of concern.

For SRH to succeed, their domestic pace battery, led by Harshal Patel, must find a way to contain Rajasthan’s deep batting lineup during the middle overs.

Match Prediction

While Sunrisers Hyderabad holds the historical edge in head-to-head encounters, the Rajasthan Royals are currently in a league of their own in 2026. The Royals’ ability to win from any situation, combined with their superior bowling depth and the home-ground advantage, makes them the favorites for this encounter.

SRH will need a monumental individual performance from their top order to break Rajasthan’s winning momentum.

Prediction: Rajasthan Royals likely to win

RR vs SRH: Predicted Playing XI

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C & WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga.