IPL 2026, Match 36: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Preview

Published - 24 Apr 2026, 15:26 IST | Updated - 24 Apr 2026, 15:26 IST

Rajasthan Royals will be eager to continue their impressive run as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 36 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 25.

RR have been one of the standout teams this season, delivering consistent performances across departments. The batting unit of RR has been powered by the sensational form of youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while the bowling attack, spearheaded by Jofra Archer, has delivered at crucial moments. Coming off a solid 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan will be confident of maintaining their momentum.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have also enjoyed a strong campaign so far and will be keen to bounce back after a few inconsistent outings. With four wins from seven matches, SRH have showcased their trademark aggressive approach, especially with the bat, and have already registered convincing victories against top sides this season. Having previously defeated Rajasthan earlier in the tournament, the Hyderabad-based franchise will look to draw confidence from that result and challenge the hosts once again.

With both teams in good form and eyeing crucial points in the standings, an exciting contest is on the cards in Jaipur.

The Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur is considered to be a balanced pitch with assistance to both batters and the bowlers. But during the IPL 2025, the matches here were fairly high-scoring, indicating the changing nature of the pitch at the venue. With the match being played under lights, the teams might prefer to chase the target.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Eshan Malinga