Rajasthan Royals are the favorites to win IPL 2026 Match 21 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, April 13, 2026.
RR enter this clash unbeaten in IPL 2026 with three wins from three matches, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table.
SRH, meanwhile, continues without captain Pat Cummins, who remains in Australia recovering from a back injury.
Ishan Kishan leads the Orange Army in this high-voltage clash where both teams possess firepower capable of producing 200+ totals on the batting paradise of Uppal.
IPL 2026 Match 21 SRH vs RR Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 21, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals |
| Date | Monday, April 13, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| SRH Captain | Ishan Kishan (Stand-in, Pat Cummins injured) |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
IPL 2026 Match 21 Odds for SRH vs RR
The betting market clearly favors the Rajasthan Royals heading into this fixture.
RR’s unbeaten run and balanced squad have made them slight favorites with win odds hovering around 1.75-1.85 across major platforms.
SRH’s home advantage keeps them competitive in the betting market, but the absence of Pat Cummins and RR’s superior form pushes the odds in Rajasthan’s favor.
| Platform | SRH Win Odds | RR Win Odds | Toss Odds (SRH) | Toss Odds (RR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 2.05 | 1.78 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 2.10 | 1.75 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| 4RABET | 2.08 | 1.80 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| BetVibe | 2.02 | 1.82 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
IPL 2026 Match 21 Toss Prediction for SRH vs RR
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has a clear pattern when it comes to toss decisions.
Evening games at Uppal favour teams bowling first due to the significant dew factor that sets in from the 12th-14th over of the second innings.
Chasing teams have won approximately 60% of T20 matches at this venue in recent seasons.
Both Ishan Kishan and Riyan Parag will look to win the toss and choose to field first, allowing their batters to exploit the dew advantage.
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first.
SRH Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 21
Sunrisers Hyderabad possess arguably the most explosive top-order batting in IPL 2026.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma continue their lethal opening partnership that has terrorized bowlers across seasons.
Predicted XI:
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma (vc) | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Travis Head | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan (c & wk) | WK-Batter |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | WK-Batter |
| 5 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder |
| 6 | Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| 7 | Aniket Verma | Batter |
| 8 | Harshal Patel | Bowler |
| 9 | Jaydev Unadkat | Bowler |
| 10 | Harsh Dubey | Bowler |
| 11 | Shivang Kumar | Bowler |
| 12 | Zeeshan Ansari (Impact) | Spinner |
Key Injury Update: Captain Pat Cummins remains unavailable for this match. He flew back to Australia for a final scan on his back injury and is expected to return on April 17. Cummins has been recovering from a lumbar stress injury since July 2025 and has played only one Ashes Test since.
In his absence, Ishan Kishan continues to lead SRH. The team recorded one win and one loss under his captaincy so far.
RR Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 21
Rajasthan Royals enter this match unbeaten in IPL 2026 with three wins from three matches.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi have formed an explosive opening partnership that has set the tone for RR’s dominant start.
Predicted XI:
| Rank | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Batter (Opener) |
| 2 | Vaibhav Suryavanshi | Batter (Opener) |
| 3 | Riyan Parag (c) | All-rounder |
| 4 | Shimron Hetmyer | Batter |
| 5 | Dhruv Jurel (wk) | WK-Batter |
| 6 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| 7 | Dasun Shanaka | All-rounder |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | Bowler |
| 9 | Nandre Burger | Bowler |
| 10 | Ravi Bishnoi | Bowler |
| 11 | Sandeep Sharma | Bowler |
| 12 | Tushar Deshpande (Impact) | Bowler |
Key Injury Update: England all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 season due to a groin injury. He was traded from CSK to RR, along with Ravindra Jadeja, in exchange for Sanju Samson.
Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka has been signed as Curran’s replacement for INR 2 crore. Shanaka brings finishing ability and handy medium-pace bowling to the squad.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report IPL 2026
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal is one of the most batting-friendly venues in IPL history. Expect runs, and plenty of them.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Capacity | 55,000 |
| Pitch Type | Flat, true bounce, batting paradise |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 190-200 runs |
| Boundary Size | 63-66m square, 70-73m straight |
| Best Strategy | Bat second (dew factor, chasing advantage) |
What to expect from the surface on April 13:
The pitch is flat and hard with true bounce. Batters can trust the surface and play their shots with confidence from ball one.
Pacers may get marginal early seam movement with the new ball, but it rarely lasts beyond the first 2-3 overs.
Short square boundaries (63-66m) make this a paradise for power hitters. Mistimed shots often clear the rope here.
The dew factor becomes significant from the 12th to 14th over of the second innings. The ball gets wet, the grip reduces, and chasing becomes considerably easier.
Expected par score: 190-210. Anything below 180 is under par and highly chaseable.
Hyderabad Weather Report, April 13, 2026
The weather gods are firmly on cricket’s side. Clear skies and minimal rain probability mean a full 40-over contest is virtually guaranteed.
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clear to partly cloudy skies |
| Temperature | 26°C – 32°C (evening) |
| Humidity | Moderate to High (~55-65%) |
| Wind Speed | Light winds, 10-15 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal cloud expected during match hours |
| Dew Factor | High dew expected from 12th-14th over of 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | Less than 10% during match hours |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History):
| Matches Played | SRH Wins | RR Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 12 | 9 | 0 |
SRH holds a 12-9 advantage in this rivalry across 21 IPL meetings. However, recent encounters have been dominated by high-scoring thrillers.
Last 5 Matches:
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | Mar 23, 2025 | SRH | 44 runs | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
| IPL 2024 Q2 | May 24, 2024 | SRH | 36 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| IPL 2024 | May 2, 2024 | SRH | 1 run | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
| IPL 2023 | May 7, 2023 | SRH | 4 Wickets | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| IPL 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 | RR | 72 runs | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad |
At Hyderabad specifically, SRH have won 5 out of 6 matches against RR. The home advantage is real.
Rivalry Highlights Worth Knowing:
The IPL 2025 meeting at Hyderabad produced 528 combined runs, one of the highest-scoring matches in IPL history. SRH posted 286/6, and RR responded with 242/6.
Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 106 in that match, becoming the first Indian to score a century for SRH.
Former RR captain Sanju Samson (now at CSK) holds the record for most runs (764) in this fixture.
Our Prediction: RR Has Better Chances to Win Against SRH in IPL 2026 Match 21
Bottom line: Rajasthan Royals win, chasing a target in the 185-200 range.
Why RR Are Favorites
Form speaks volumes. RR are unbeaten in the IPL 2026 Season with three wins from three matches. They sit at the top of the points table with 6 points and an excellent net run rate.
Bowling balance is superior. Jofra Archer brings express pace, Ravi Bishnoi controls the middle overs, and Nandre Burger has been lethal at the death. This is a more rounded attack than what SRH can field without Cummins.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is in ominous touch. The left-hander has been consistently explosive at the top, and his ability to dominate powerplays could set the tone for a successful chase.
Ravindra Jadeja adds experience. The Indian all-rounder brings both batting depth and spin options that RR lacked in previous seasons.
Why SRH Can’t Be Written Off
Home ground advantage is real. SRH have won 5 of their 6 IPL meetings against RR at Hyderabad. The Orange Army faithful will be in full voice.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma are dangerous. This opening pair has been the most destructive in IPL for two consecutive seasons. If they fire, 200+ is almost guaranteed.
Heinrich Klaasen in Hyderabad is a different beast. The South African finisher averages over 45 at Uppal with a strike rate exceeding 175. He loves this ground.
Final Verdict
This match has all the ingredients for another high-scoring thriller. However, RR’s superior bowling attack and unbeaten momentum give them the edge.
SRH’s batting firepower will ensure they post a competitive total, but without Cummins to lead the bowling attack, defending at Uppal becomes significantly harder.
Prediction: Rajasthan Royals win, chasing down a target of 190-200 with 5-6 wickets in hand.
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of April 10, 2026. Official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
