Rajasthan Royals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 36 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on April 25.
Both teams are in good form. RR are coming after a strong comeback win, while SRH are on a winning streak and looking confident.
Match Preview
Rajasthan Royals bounced back in their last match by defending a low score of 160 against Lucknow. Jofra Archer was the star with the ball and played a key role in the win.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in strong form with three wins in a row. In their last match, they scored 242 runs and won comfortably by 47 runs.
Head-to-Head Record
RR and SRH have played many close matches in IPL history. SRH have a slight advantage overall.
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 9 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 13 |
| Total Matches | 22 |
RR vs SRH Most Runs
Here are the top run scorers in this rivalry:
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 268 |
| Riyan Parag | RR | 187 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | 152 |
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | 173 |
Jaiswal leads the run charts, while Klaasen and Abhishek are key players for SRH.
RR vs SRH Most Wickets
Top wicket-takers in this matchup:
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | RR | 8 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | RR | 6 |
| Praful Hinge | SRH | 4 |
| Sakib Hussain | SRH | 4 |
Archer has been the most successful bowler in these matches.
Form Guide
Both teams are performing well in IPL 2026.
| Team | Form |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 4 wins, 4th position |
| Rajasthan Royals | 5 wins, 3rd position |
SRH have momentum with recent wins, while RR are strong with overall consistency.
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Key Match Insights
- Heinrich Klaasen has strong numbers against RR, with a high strike rate and average
- Eshan Malinga is in top bowling form with 7 wickets in last 2 matches
- Young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has impressed with 254 runs in 7 innings at a high strike rate
These players can make a big impact in the match.
What to watch in the match
- Fast bowling: Archer vs SRH top order will be important
- Middle overs: Spinners from both teams can control the game
- Finishing: Last 5 overs could decide the winner
Final summary
This match looks like a close contest between two strong teams. SRH have a better head-to-head record, but RR will have home advantage.
Both teams have match-winners, and small moments will decide the result. Fans can expect an exciting game in Jaipur as IPL 2026 continues.
