21st match IPL 2026 brings us a high-stakes encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where the home team, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)will try to stop his rampant impulse Rajasthan Royals (RR).
While SRH have historically dominated this fixture in Hyderabad, the 2026 season has started with contrasting fortunes for the two sides. “Orange Army” find themselves in a dangerous 6th position in the table. Only 1 win in 4 matches, no permanent captain Pat Cummins (recovery from back injury) felt. Ishan Kishi And their opening pair continues to lead their side Head of Travis and Abhishek Sharma remains the most feared in the league, the middle line must provide more stability to support the explosives Heinrich Klaasen.
On the other hand, RR is the winning team this season. Sitting comfortably at the top of the table with a perfect 4-0 record, they move forward with confidence. New captain Rian Parag flourished and entered into his leadership role Ravindra Jadeja provided the veteran balance previously lacking. with Jofra Archer Full throttle back, their bowling attack looks deadly.
SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: April 13; 19:30 IST/ 14:00 GMT
- Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
SRH vs RR head to head record in IPL
Matches played: 21 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by: 12 | Rajasthan Royals won: 9
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is a popular batting paradise characterized by its flat surface, genuine pace and consistent bounce that allows batsmen to play confidently across the line. While early action is possible for the pacers, the small square boundaries (63-66m) often lead to high-scoring encounters, with totals of over 200 a regular feature this season. However, the track can slow down a bit as the game progresses, offering help to spinners and those using slower ball variations. Chase remains the statistically superior tactical option in this space, as dew is expected to play a large role in the second innings.
Groups
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (c), Aniket Verma, Ravichandran Smaran, Salil Arora, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Krains Fuletra, Zeeshan Ansari, Amit Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Onkarssa Tarmale, Lee Hustone Liviving, Carse, David Payne, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Kamindu Mendis, Eshan Malinga.
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav SuryavanshiYashasvi Jaiswal, Aman Rao, Dhruv Jurel, Ravi Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Brijesh Sharmaanhu, Jofraanhu, Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Adam Milne, Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka
SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss first
- Rajasthan Royals powerplay score: 70-80
- Rajasthan Royals Total Score: 230-240
Case 2:
- Rajasthan Royals win the toss first
- Sunrisers Hyderabad powerplay score: 60-70
- Sunrisers Hyderabad Total Score: 210-220
Match Result: Rajasthan Royals won the competition.
