IPL 2026, Match 36: RR vs SRH Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals face Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 Match 36, with RR aiming to continue their strong form while SRH look to extend their winning streak and move up in the points table.

Rajasthan Royals will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 36 of IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 25. RR will look to continue their winning form, while SRH will aim for their fourth win in a row.
Rajasthan Royals bounced back well in their last match. They defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs. Ravindra Jadeja played an important knock of 40 runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer scored 22 runs each. In bowling, Jofra Archer took 3 wickets, and other bowlers also supported well. RR are currently in 2nd place with 10 points.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in great form right now. They have won three matches in a row. In their last match, they scored 254 runs against Delhi Capitals. Abhishek Sharma played an amazing innings of 135*, and Heinrich Klaasen also scored quick runs. In bowling, Eshan Malinga took 4 wickets. SRH are in 4th place and will look to continue their winning run.
RR vs SRH: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 22
- Rajasthan Royals Won: 9
- Sunrisers Hyderabad Won: 13
- No Results: 0
RR vs SRH: Pitch Report
Sawai Mansingh Stadium usually offers a balanced pitch for both batters and bowlers. In the powerplay, bowlers get some help, but batters can still play their shots freely due to good bounce. As the game moves on, batting becomes easier and the ball comes nicely onto the bat. Spinners can be effective in the middle and later overs with some turn. The average first innings score is around 165 to 175 runs.
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RR vs SRH: Predicted Playing XIs
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Brijesh Sharma, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma
Impact Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
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
Impact Player: Salil Arora
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