The Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on the Rajasthan Royals in Match 21 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, with the two sides heading into the clash on contrasting runs of form.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured a mixed start to the season, managing just one win in four matches. Their only victory came against Kolkata Knight Riders, while defeats to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Lucknow Super Giants, and Punjab Kings have left them in the lower half of the table. Led by Ishan Kishan, SRH will be desperate to rediscover consistency and revive their campaign.
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have been the standout side this season. Under Riyan Parag’s leadership, RR remain unbeaten with four wins in four matches, including victories over Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Mumbai Indians. Their explosive batting and well-rounded bowling attack have made them early title contenders.
Weather watch in Hyderabad
Conditions are expected to be clear, with no threat of rain during match hours.
Temperatures will hover between 32°C and 37°C, making it a physically demanding outing for players. Humidity levels are likely to rise as the game progresses, which could lead to significant dew in the second innings—favouring teams chasing.
IPL 2026 SRH vs RR: Match Details
What time will the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 match start?
The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss take place?
The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Where is the SRH vs RR match being played?
The match will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.
Where can you watch the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 match live on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can you livestream the SRH vs RR match?
Fans can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
SRH vs RR IPL 2026: Head-to-Head Record
Matches: 21
SRH wins: 12
RR wins: 9
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold a slight edge historically and have also won four of the last five encounters between the two sides.
SRH vs RR IPL 2026: Predicted Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Shivam Mavi, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat
Impact Player: Pat Cummins (if fit)
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira/Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi
Impact Player: Brijesh Sharma
SRH vs RR IPL 2026: Pitch & Conditions
The Hyderabad surface is expected to be a batting paradise, offering true bounce and a fast outfield.
A par score is likely to be around 200+, with anything under 190 considered chaseable. Pacers may get some early movement with the new ball, but conditions will largely favour batters.
Spinners could struggle, especially with dew expected to make gripping the ball difficult in the second innings.
Team News & Key Updates
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
SRH are dealing with inconsistency and may continue to tweak their combination. The absence of Pat Cummins due to injury remains a concern.
Rajasthan Royals:
RR are likely to stick with their winning XI. Their top order, led by Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi, has been in destructive form.
Players to Watch
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): SRH’s most reliable batter and a key figure in the middle order.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR): Among the leading run-scorers this season, providing explosive starts.
Ravi Bishnoi (RR): RR’s leading wicket-taker and crucial in the middle overs.
Travis Head (SRH): Capable of turning the game in the powerplay with aggressive strokeplay.
SRH vs RR IPL 2026: Squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Liam Livingstone, Kamindu Mendis, Krains Fuletra, Brydon Carse, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, David Payne, Harsh Dubey, Amit Kumar, Zeeshan Ansari
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, and Sandeep Sharma