RR vs SRH Match Prediction – Indian Premier League, Match 36

Published - 27 Mar 2026, 06:05 PM | Updated - 24 Apr 2026, 06:11 PM

Indian Premier League • Match 36• Sat, Apr 25 • 07:30 PM IST • Sawai Mansingh Stadium

⚡ QUICK VERDICT

Edge to Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH looks stronger because of their in-form batting and strong recent and Head-To-Head record, so they have a clear edge in this IPL 2026 clash against RR.

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SRH

60%

WIN PROBABILITY

Match Match 36

Series IPL

Date Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time 07:30 PM IST

Venue Sawai Mansingh Stadium

City Jaipur

33.67°C Humidity 26% Rain 40%

The weather in Jaipur will be clear and pleasant for the match, with no chances of rain. Dew is expected in the second innings, so winning the toss and choosing to bowl first will be important in this game.

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SRH

Last 5: RR LWLLW

SRH WWWWL

Sunrisers Hyderabad dominated Rajasthan Royals in their IPL rivalry. SRH leads the head-to-head record with 13 wins while RR won 9, and even they won all of their recent 5 games.

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Team	Pos	P	W	L	Pts	NRR
RR	#4	8	5	3	10	+0.602
SRH	#3	8	5	3	10	+0.815

Team	Pos	P	W	L	Pts	NRR
PBKS	#1	7	6	0	13	+1.333
RCB	#2	8	6	2	12	+1.919
GT	#5	8	4	4	8	-0.475
CSK	#6	8	3	5	6	-0.121
DC	#7	8	3	5	6	-1.060
KKR	#8	8	2	5	5	-0.751
MI	#9	7	2	5	4	-0.736
LSG	#10	8	2	6	4	-1.106

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Match Context & Stakes

This high-voltage IPL 2026 clash will see two of the most explosive batting units in the tournament battle in Jaipur to outclass each other. Both teams are currently in great form and would love to continue their momentum in the tournament.

While SRH sits on the 4th spot with 8 points, RR is ranked second with 10 points on the IPL 2026 points table.

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Match Breakdown by Phases

The powerplay score could be anything between 50 and 65; the middle of the match can see the score of over 140, with the death over score likely to be over 185-200.

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Impact Players to Watch

Vaibhav Suryavanshi

RR • BAT

KEY IMPACT

279 runs

Avg 46.5 · SR 223.2

Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR • BAT

GAME CHANGER

255 runs

Avg 31.9 · SR 153.6

Abhishek Sharma

SRH • BAT

X-FACTOR

380 runs

Avg 47.5 · SR 212.3

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Pitch Report — Sawai Mansingh Stadium

Based on last 5 completed T20 matches.

211

Avg score

Avg wickets

Score Distribution (1st Innings)

005

< 140 140-180 > 180

Pitch: Batting Friendly Par: 199 - 223 Medium

Batting Friendly: 5 Bowling Friendly: 0 Neutral: 0

Teams batting first have scored noticeably better.

Editorial Pitch Notes

The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium will be balanced, helping both batters and bowlers, but chasing teams will have a slight advantage. Spinners hold the key in this encounter, as the dry surface helps the ball turn more as the match goes on. Also, fast bowlers can get bounce and movement early in the powerplay.

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Toss Scenario Analysis

Batting First Advantage

RR +-2%48%

Chasing Preference

SRH +18%68%

Toss-winning captain is expected to bowl first, as 64% of matches have been won by the chasing team in Jaipur, and the reason is the dew factor in the second innings.

If SRH bats first, then they can score over 60 runs in the powerplay and go on to post over 190 runs on the board. And if RR bats first, the powerplay score could be 50-55, and the total could be anything between 175 and 185 in Jaipur.

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Key Players to Watch

Rajasthan Royals:

Ravi Bishnoi – His leg-spin can be very effective on Jaipur’s dry pitch, and playing at home gives him extra confidence.

Jofra Archer – His raw pace can trouble SRH’s attacking openers early in the match.

Yashasvi Jaiswal – The young talent is the most technically sound top-order batter for RR and he can trouble SRH attack at the top.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

Abhishek Sharma – He is fresh off a sizzling knock of 135* against Delhi Capitals. He will be a nightmare for RR bowlers because his aggressive batting.

Heinrich Klaasen – He is the perfect man counter to RR’s main weapon Ravi Bishnoi in Jaipur.

Eshan Malinga – He is in red-hot form and his ability to deliver wicket-taking spells in both the powerplay and at the death makes him RR's biggest threat.

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Key Battles That Decide the Game

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Eshan Malinga

Vaibhav Sooryavanshican dominate if he settles, but Eshan Malinga has the skill to dismiss him early with swing.

Abhishek Sharma and Jofra Archer

It will be the battle between Abhishek Sharma’s explosive start and Jofra Archer’s early wicket threat that will decide if SRH build a big total or lose momentum early.

Heinrich Klaasen vs Ravi Bishnoi

Ravi Bishnoi can trouble Heinrich Klaasen with his fast googlies. So, SRH's dream of putting big score on the board depends on this battle.

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Expert Insight

Sunrisers Hyderabad clearly have the upper hand against Rajasthan Royals in this match. SRH has won their last 5 matches against RR, including their recent 57-run win earlier this season, where they defended a huge total of 216 in Hyderabad.

In that game, SRH shocked RR by taking 3 wickets in the first over, which gives them a mental edge. And then, SRH openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have been very dangerous in the powerplay, and most importantly, Pat Cummins is returning to make their attack lethal. Overall, SRH leads the head-to-head record with 13 wins compared to RR’s 9.

With the Jaipur pitch being good for batting, SRH’s strong batting lineup will enjoy and trouble RR bowlers, which makes them the stronger side to win this clash.

🏆 Final Verdict