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Rajasthan Royals (RR) will host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 36th game of IPL 2026. Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, will host this game on 25th April 2026 at 7:30 PM IST. Sunrisers defeated the Royals by 57 runs when these two sides met earlier this season.

The Rajasthan Royals are third in the table with five wins in seven games. They defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs in their last game. Their batting, at the moment, is mainly dependent on their top three, as the middle order is struggling. Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer have failed to get going, which puts a lot of pressure on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Ravindra Jadeja has performed well with both bat and ball, while Donovan Ferreira has also chipped in a couple of games. 

Bowling is RR’s strength, especially the pace duo of Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger. Archer has been very consistent, and he’s been complemented well by Burger. Ravi Bishnoi and Ravindra Jadeja have also done well in the middle overs. The bowling unit will need some assistance from the batters going ahead in the tournament.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad are fourth in the table with four wins in seven matches. After a shaky start, they’ve now won four games in a row and are full of confidence. Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen have been consistent with the bat. Travis Head has made starts but has failed to convert them into big scores., while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Salil Arora have also chipped in whenever they’ve got the chance.

The additions of Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge have strengthened their bowling, especially Sakib, who’s been brilliant. Shivang Kumar has been impressive as well. Pat Cummins should be available for this game, further bolstering their bowling. 

Match Details

IPL 2026 36th Match: RR vs SRH Possible Playing XIIs

One of Sandeep Sharma or Tushar Deshpande may replace Brijesh Sharma for the Royals.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Ravi Bishnoi, 10. Nandre Burger, 11. Brijesh Sharma/Tushar Deshpande 

Impact Sub: Shubham Dubey/Yash Raj Punja

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (c & wk), 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Salil Arora, 7. Pat Cummins/Aniket Verma, 8. Shivang Kumar, 9. Harsh Dubey, 10. Praful Hinge  11. Eshan Malinga 

Impact Sub: Sakib Hussain

Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score at Jaipur in IPL 2025 was 198 runs. The wicket here is generally has something for the bowlers and the square boundaries are on the bigger side as well.

There will be something for the spinners and new ball might move a bit early on. Scores in the range of 180-200 are expected, with teams preferring to chase, as chasing sides won four games played here last season.

It will be a clear day in Jaipur, with the temperature being around 34 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips for RR vs SRH: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top Wicket-Keeper Picks:  

• Ishan Kishan scored 91 runs in the last game against Rajasthan, and he’s been in good form this season. Kishan will be a key batter for his side against Rajasthan’s spin attack and he can take on any bowling unit on his day. He will be a good C/VC option as well.
• Dhruv Jurel started off well, but he’s gone off track in the last few games. He has 181 runs in seven games this season, including two fifties. Jurel will be a good fantasy pick, as he will keep wickets and will bat at 3. You can try him as C/VC too.
• Heinrich Klaasen has 320 runs in seven innings at an average of 53.33 and has struck at 153.11, including three fifties. He’s looking better in every game and has held the innings together for his team in the middle order. He scored 40 runs in the first game against RR and will be a good C/VC pick.

Key batter picks: 

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has failed to get going in the last two games, but he plays ultra aggressively and can win games on his own when he gets going. He was dismissed on the first ball in the previous meeting against SRH and will be itching to do well in this game. He has the highest probability of making a 30+ score (63.16%) according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the best batter for the Royals this season with 245 runs at an average of 49 and has struck at 155.06 with two fifties. Jaiswal will be a safe bet for C/VC, as he’s a smart batter and has been in good touch as well.
• Abhishek Sharma scored 135* runs in the last game against DC off just 68 deliveries. He’ll look to attack from the first ball and will score big if he gets going. He has 323 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 215.33, averaging 53.83 with 2 fifties and a hundred. Abhishek may face some difficulties against Archer early on, but he’ll be a top C/VC choice. 
• Travis Head has 180 runs in seven games so far. He’s scored 20-25 runs consistently but has failed to convert them into big scores. Despite that, he’ll be a top fantasy pick, as he can be as destructive as anyone on his day. 

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Nitish Kumar Reddy is bowling 3-4 overs consistently and has looked in good touch with the bat. He scored 28* runs, including four sixes, in the last meeting against the Royals. He’ll be a good fantasy pick, but his bowling value will go down if Pat Cummins plays this game.
• Ravindra Jadeja didn’t bowl in the last game against SRH, as they’ve got plenty of left-handers in their ranks. But he scored 45 runs and has been a key batter for the Royals down the order. Jadeja will be a good fantasy pick.

Key bowler picks: 

• Jofra Archer dismissed Abhishek on the first ball in the last game between the two teams. He’s picking up wickets consistently in the powerplay and will pose a threat to RR’s top order. Archer will be a must in your fantasy teams. Archer has 11 wickets in seven games so far.
• Ravi Bishnoi too has picked up 11 wickets in seven games. He is bowling the key overs and will be a must-pick in fantasy cricket. Bishnoi has a good googly up his sleeve, which will be effective against SRH’s left-hand batters.
• Eshan Malinga is in wicket-taking form. The pacer is considered the likeliest bowler to take 2+ wickets day (58.82% probability) according to SPODA AI predictive analysis.

Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Pat Cummins.
• Donovan Ferreira (while chasing).
• Shivang Kumar.
• Nandre Burger.

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Sunrisers Hyderabad are ahead 13-9 against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. 
• Sunrisers have won all five of the last five games between the two teams. 
• Riyan Parag vs. Pat Cummins (T20s): 14 runs and 3 dismissals in 13 deliveries.
• Ishan Kishan vs. Ravi Bishnoi (T20s): 48 runs and 4 dismissals in 46 deliveries.
• Ishan Kishan vs. Sandeep Sharma (T20s): 82 runs and 4 dismissals in 50 deliveries.
• Travis Head vs. Sandeep Sharma (T20s): 36 runs and 2 dismissals in 29 deliveries.

IPL 2026 36th Match: RR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today

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IPL 2026 36th Match: RR vs SRH Match Prediction: Who will win?

Sunrisers Hyderabad will start as the favourites. They’ve had the upper hand over the Royals for some time now and RR’s middle order is struggling to get going. Sunrisers’ bowlers have done a great job in the last 3-4 matches, and the batters have been in top form as well.

Sunrisers Hyderabad should win this match.

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