Rajasthan Royals are the favourites to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 Match 36. Rajasthan Royals host Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. This is a 7:30 PM IST evening encounter.
Rajasthan Royals sit second on the IPL 2026 points table with five wins from seven matches, and their positive NRR of +0.790 shows the balance across their performances this season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently in fourth spot with eight points after seven matches. Home advantage, consistent all-round strength, and a Jaipur pitch that increasingly suits RR’s bowling arsenal tilt this match in the Royals’ favour. The one big question mark is the return of Pat Cummins, who adds genuine unpredictability to SRH’s bowling attack.
IPL 2026 Match 36 RR vs SRH Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 36, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Date | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| SRH Captain | Pat Cummins / Ishan Kishan |
IPL 2026 Match 36 Odds for RR vs SRH
RR’s home record and overall consistency make them favourites in the betting market. SRH have momentum from three straight wins, but travelling to Jaipur is a different challenge. The toss market is close, as both captains will likely want to chase under lights at this venue.
| Platform | RR Win Odds | SRH Win Odds | Toss Odds (RR) | Toss Odds (SRH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.72 | 2.10 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.68 | 2.15 | 1.85 | 1.85 |
| 4RABET | 1.75 | 2.05 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| BetVibe | 1.70 | 2.08 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
Note: Odds are indicative. Always check your preferred platform for the latest figures before placing a bet.
IPL 2026 Match 36 Toss Prediction for RR vs SRH
At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, the chasing team usually has the advantage, especially under floodlights.
The venue has historically favoured chasing teams, with sides batting second winning 41 of the 64 IPL matches played here, which translates to a 60%-plus success rate. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable.
Both captains will know this. Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down 215 against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2023 at this ground, the highest successful run chase at this venue. That further reinforces the preference to bowl first. Expect the toss winner to field.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first.
RR Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 36
Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in Match 32 to bounce back after two consecutive defeats. With the win, they moved to second spot on the points table with 10 points from 7 games.
Jofra Archer led the bowling attack with 3/20 in a controlled spell, and Ravindra Jadeja top-scored with an unbeaten 43 to rescue RR from a difficult position with the bat. The team’s balance between youth and experience is one of their biggest strengths this season.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Dhruv Jurel (wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Riyan Parag (c) | Batter |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | Batter / Finisher |
| 6 | Donovan Ferreira | Batter |
| 7 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| 9 | Ravi Bishnoi | Leg-spinner |
| 10 | Nandre Burger | Bowler |
| 11 | Brijesh Sharma | Bowler |
| 12 | Shubham Dubey (Impact) | All-rounder |
Key Notes:
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history in IPL 2025 as the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket, smashing 101 off 38 balls against Gujarat Titans. He then guided India Under-19 to World Cup glory in early 2026, ending as Player of the Tournament with a 175 off 80 in the final.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal has made two fifties this season and is one of the key contributors at the top of RR’s order.
- Jofra Archer has become the highest wicket-taker for RR in IPL history with 68 scalps, going past Yuzvendra Chahal’s record of 66.
- Ravi Bishnoi has been RR’s best bowler this season. He took 4/41 in a match-winning spell against GT and is currently among the leading wicket-takers in IPL 2026.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi has reached 500 IPL runs off just 227 balls, the fastest in IPL history, breaking Glenn Maxwell’s previous record of 260 balls.
SRH Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 36
After managing only one win in their first four matches, SRH have gone on a three-match winning streak under stand-in captain Ishan Kishan to break into the top four.
The big development for this match is Pat Cummins. Cummins has been cleared to return after scans confirmed his lumbar bone stress injury has healed. He confirmed he was targeting the April 25 game against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur for his comeback.
SRH now faces a captaincy question: whether Kishan continues leading after his impressive three-game run or whether Cummins takes the reins back.
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | Batter / All-rounder (Opener) |
| 2 | Travis Head | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan (wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | Batter |
| 5 | Salil Arora | Batter |
| 6 | Aniket Verma | Batter |
| 7 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| 8 | Pat Cummins (c) | Bowler / All-rounder |
| 9 | Harsh Dubey | Bowler |
| 10 | Praful Hinge | Bowler |
| 11 | Eshan Malinga | Bowler |
| 12 | Liam Livingstone (Impact) | All-rounder |
Key Notes:
- Abhishek Sharma is in exceptional form this season, striking at over 229. He equalled Virat Kohli’s record of most T20 hundreds for an Indian with his 135 off 68 balls against the Delhi Capitals in Match 31.
- Ishan Kishan has been superb in Cummins’ absence, scoring a rapid 91 off 44 balls against RR in their last meeting and proving to be an aggressive match-winner at the top.
- Debutants Praful Hinge (4/34) and Sakib Hussain (4/24) were the stars of SRH’s 57-run win over RR in Match 21, combining for eight wickets between them. Their form makes SRH’s bowling attack deep and threatening.
- Heinrich Klaasen is leading the tournament’s run charts with 283 runs and has been SRH’s batting anchor this season.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report, IPL 2026
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium is one of the more balanced IPL venues, but it carries a reputation for favouring smart cricket over brute force.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Capacity | ~30,000 |
| Pitch Type | Slow surface; rewards patience, assists spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score (IPL) | 165 to 180 runs |
| Boundary Size | Large outfield; straight boundary 78 metres |
| Best Strategy | Bat second (chasing advantage under lights) |
What to expect from the surface on April 25:
- The pitch at Sawai Mansingh Stadium gives both batters and bowlers a fair chance. The surface does not heavily favour either side early on. Pacers get some movement in the first two to three overs, and spinners find grip as the match progresses.
- The massive outfield at the stadium is one of the biggest among all IPL grounds, making it difficult to clear the boundary. The 200-run barrier has been breached only eight times in Jaipur, one of the fewest among active IPL venues.
- Dew in the second innings is a key factor in evening games at Jaipur. As moisture sets in from around the 12th to 14th over, it becomes harder for bowlers to grip the ball, and batters find the outfield quicker. This is the primary driver behind the chasing advantage at this venue.
- Expected score range: 160 to 190 per innings. A total of around 175 is competitive here. Scores above 200 are possible but not the norm at this ground.
Jaipur Weather Report, April 25, 2026
April evenings in Jaipur are warm and dry. The match starts at 7:30 PM IST, so temperatures will drop from the afternoon peak into a more manageable range by the time the first ball is bowled.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clear, warm evening; low cloud cover |
| Temperature | 38°C to 42°C (daytime), 28°C to 32°C (evening) |
| Humidity | Low to Moderate (~30 to 40%) |
| Wind Speed | Light, 8 to 14 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal; mostly clear skies |
| Dew Factor | Expected from the 12th to 14th over of the 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | Less than 5% during match hours |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very low. A full 40-over game is expected |
Dream11 Team for RR vs SRH
RR vs SRH Head-to-Head: Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History):
| Matches Played | RR Wins | SRH Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
SRH and RR have faced each other 22 times in the IPL before this season. Out of these, SRH have won 13 matches, while RR have secured 9 victories. SRH has historically had the upper hand, including in their most recent meeting.
Last 5 Matches:
| Match | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 | SRH | 57 runs |
| IPL 2025 | SRH | 44 runs |
| IPL 2024 | SRH | 36 runs |
| IPL 2024 | SRH | 1 run |
| IPL 2023 | SRH | 4 wickets |
Rivalry highlights:
- SRH have won 4 of the last 5 completed matches against RR. The Royals’ only win in that stretch was a 72-run demolition in 2023.
- In Match 21 of IPL 2026, debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain combined for eight wickets to end RR’s unbeaten streak, bowling them out for 159 in a 57-run win.
- RR had a disastrous start in that game, losing five wickets for just 9 runs in the first three overs before Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja staged a 118-run rescue act for the sixth wicket.
- Now this fixture shifts to Jaipur, where RR have a stronger footing. The Royals beat the Sunrisers by eight wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in their very first IPL meeting in 2013, which remains their biggest victory over SRH by wickets.
Our Prediction: RR Have Better Chances to Win Against SRH in IPL 2026 Match 36
Bottom line up front: Rajasthan Royals win, chasing a target in the 170 to 185 range.
Why RR Win
- Home fortress. Sawai Mansingh Stadium strongly favours the chasing team, with teams batting second winning over 60% of matches at this venue. RR at home, chasing, is a formidable combination.
- Strong overall form. RR’s five wins from seven matches and their NRR of +0.790 reflect a team that wins convincingly and can compete in different conditions.
- Bowling depth. Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, and Ravindra Jadeja cover pace, wrist spin, left-arm pace, and slow left-arm. That variety suits Jaipur’s surface, which rewards different types of bowling at different stages.
- Suryavanshi and Jaiswal. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has reached 500 IPL runs faster than anyone in IPL history. When he and Jaiswal fire in the powerplay, they can set up any chase quickly.
Why SRH Could Win
- Pat Cummins is back. Cummins confirmed he was targeting this game for his comeback, and his return strengthens SRH’s bowling considerably at the death overs. A fit Cummins changes the match-up entirely.
- Abhishek Sharma is in red-hot form. Abhishek is striking at over 229 this season and has already hit his ninth T20 hundred, equalling Virat Kohli’s record for an Indian in the format. He can take any game away from the opposition in the powerplay.
- Three consecutive wins. Ishan Kishan’s SRH have won three in a row after a slow start, and confidence is high in the camp.
- RR’s recent top-order fragility. In their last meeting, RR’s top order crashed to 9 for 5 inside three overs against SRH’s debutant bowling duo. If Hinge and Sakib Hussain repeat that performance, RR could find themselves in trouble early.
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Final Verdict
This is the most competitive match of the double-header on April 25. RR at home is a tough assignment for any side, and their bowling attack is well-suited to Jaipur conditions.
However, SRH’s batting firepower, combined with Cummins’ return, makes this a genuine 50-50 contest. The toss will matter. Whoever chases has a clear edge here. RR have the slight advantage because of home familiarity, their experience of Jaipur conditions in the second innings, and Bishnoi’s record on this type of surface.
Predicted Winner: Rajasthan Royals
Predicted Margin: 4 to 6 wickets (chasing) or 10 to 20 runs (defending)
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of April 23, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
