Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — IPL 2026 Match 36 Preview
Match Details
- Match: RR vs SRH, Match 36, IPL 2026
- Date: 25 April 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Live Streaming and Live Telecast
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Match Preview
This looks like a fascinating clash of two in-form teams, but their strengths are very different.
Rajasthan Royals have looked more balanced. Their pace-spin mix, home advantage, and improving middle order give them tactical flexibility.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have looked more explosive. Their powerplay batting can take games away in six overs.
The big battle:
- RR bowling vs SRH top order
- Archer vs Travis Head/Abhishek Sharma
- Ravi Bishnoi vs Klaasen in the middle overs
If SRH gets a fast start, they can post 200.
If RR drag this into overs 12–18, the game may tilt their way.
Pitch Report
Sawai Mansingh generally offers a balanced wicket.
Expected conditions:
- Good carry for seamers early
- Batting improves after the power play
- Spinners may get grip in the middle overs
- Average first innings score: 165–175
- Competitive total: 180+
This is not a typical flat 220 venue. Smart batting often beats reckless hitting here.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 33–36°C
- Rain Chances: 0–2%
- Humidity: Moderate
- Conditions: Hot, dry evening
- Dew: Possible later in the second innings
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 22
- RR Wins: 9
- SRH Wins: 13
The recent trend strongly favors SRH, who have dominated the last few meetings.
Probable Playing XI
Rajasthan Royals
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Riyan Parag (c)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Donovan Ferreira
- Jofra Archer
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Nandre Burger
- Brijesh Sharma
Impact Player: Shubham Dubey
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Nitish Reddy
- Aniket Verma
- Shivang Kumar
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Eshan Malinga
- Harsh Dubey
- Sakib Hussain
Impact Player: Praful Hinge
Key Players to Watch
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Can exploit PowerPlay and dictate tempo.
Jofra Archer
It could decide the game with early wickets.
Abhishek Sharma
Currently, among the most destructive batters in the tournament.
Heinrich Klaasen
Dangerous spin-hitter and death overs destroyer.
Differential Pick: Ravi Bishnoi
Could be decisive if the pitch slows.
Dream11 Fantasy Prediction
Safe Captain Choices
- Abhishek Sharma
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Vice-Captain Choices
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Jofra Archer
Suggested Fantasy Core
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (C)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Heinrich Klaasen (VC)
- Riyan Parag
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Pat Cummins
- Eshan Malinga
- Dhruv Jurel
- Travis Head
Final Prediction
Very tight game, but Rajasthan Royals have a slight edge.
Prediction: RR to win a close contest.
Why RR:
- Home conditions suit their bowling combination
- Better spin options for the Jaipur surface
- More balanced XI
- SRH depends heavily on explosive starts
If the SRH score is above 195 batting first, the prediction flips.
Win Probability
- RR 52%
- SRH 48%