IPL 2026 Match 36 Preview(RR vs SRH): The Rajasthan Royals (RR) return to their true home at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur tonight to host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). RR has been one of the most consistent teams this season, currently sitting in the top three with five wins. However, they face an SRH side that already defeated them earlier this season in Hyderabad and is known for its “fearless” aggressive batting.
Match Details: IPL 2026 Match 36
- Fixture: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report: The Jaipur Balance
Unlike the high-scoring “belters” seen recently at Wankhede and Chinnaswamy, Jaipur offers a more balanced contest.
- Surface: A competitive track where pacers get early movement and spinners find grip as the game progresses.
- Boundary Dimensions: Larger boundaries (~75m straight, ~72m square) mean that “muscling” the ball isn’t enough; timing and placement are key.
- Dew Factor: Significant dew is expected, making it difficult for the side bowling second to grip the ball.
- Toss Strategy: Chasing is king. Over 64% of matches here have been won by the side batting second.
Head-to-Head & Key Stats RR vs SRH
- Overall Record: 22 Matches | SRH (13) – RR (9)
- Recent Meeting: SRH won by 57 runs earlier this season (Match 21).
- Winning Probability: RR: 52.1% | SRH: 47.9%
- Orange Cap Race: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) is a major mover, consistently providing explosive starts.
- Purple Cap Watch: Jofra Archer (RR) has 11 wickets and looks lethal under the Jaipur lights.
RR vs SRH Probable Playing XIs
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Travis Head |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Abhishek Sharma |
| Riyan Parag (c) | Salil Arora |
| Donovan Ferreira (wk) | Ishan Kishan (wk/c) |
| Ravindra Jadeja | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Lhuan-dre Pretorius | Heinrich Klaasen |
| Tushar Deshpande | Pat Cummins |
| Jofra Archer | Eshan Malinga |
| Nandre Burger | Praful Hinge |
| Sandeep Sharma | Sakib Hussain |
| Ravi Bishnoi | Aniket Verma |
| Impact: Dhruv Jurel | Impact: Shivang Kumar |
Top Fantasy Picks: RR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction
- Captain Choice: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR) – The tournament’s top run-scorer. His ability to clear the larger Jaipur boundaries with ease makes him the safest captaincy pick.
- Vice-Captain Choice: Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – Fresh off a stunning 135* against DC, he is in the form of his life.
- The X-Factor: Ravindra Jadeja (RR) – On a Jaipur pitch that offers grip, Jadeja’s four overs and finishing ability with the bat are invaluable.
- Must-Have Bowler: Pat Cummins (SRH) – His return adds genuine unpredictability and leadership to the SRH pace battery.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
While SRH has the historical edge and the psychological advantage of a previous win this season, Rajasthan Royals are the favorites tonight. Their familiarity with Jaipur’s dimensions and the clinical form of Jofra Archer and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi give them a slight edge in what is expected to be a tight finish.
Win Probability: RR: 52.1% | SRH: 47.9%
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