IPL 2026, Match 21: SRH vs RR Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 21 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Both teams are in different form this season. Rajasthan are playing very well, while Hyderabad are still trying to find their rhythm. This match is important for both sides.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have not had a good season so far. They have lost 3 out of their 4 matches. Their top order depends a lot on Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, but they have not been consistent. Captain Ishan Kishan has also not performed well. Heinrich Klaasen has scored some runs, but the team needs more from him. Their bowling has also been weak, especially without Pat Cummins. SRH will need a big improvement to win this match.

Rajasthan Royals have been the best team this season. They have won all 4 matches so far. Their opening pair, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, has given strong starts in every game. Dhruv Jurel has added stability in the middle, and the bowling has also been very good. Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi have all performed well. RR will look to continue their winning run.

SRH vs RR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 21
  
• Sunrisers Hyderabad Won: 12
  
• Rajasthan Royals Won: 9
  
• Tied: 0
  
• No Result: 0

SRH vs RR: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium usually favors batters because it is flat and offers good bounce for easy shot-making. Fast bowlers may get some swing early in the innings, but this reduces over time. As the match goes on, spinners can find some turn and become more effective on the surface.

See Also: SRH vs RR Match 21 IPL 2026: Head-to-Head, Most Runs, Most Wickets & Form Guide

SRH vs RR: Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

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

Impact Player: Jaydev Unadkat

Rajasthan Royals (RR):

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

Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma