The 21st match of IPL 2026 brings together the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. SRH are coming into this game after a loss against the Punjab Kings, where they batted well to score 219/6 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma led the charge with a 74 off 28 balls.
SRH vs RR Toss Prediction: Probable Playing XI, Match Prediction for IPL 2026
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Even though they looked in control with the bat, their bowlers could not hold things together, as Punjab chased down the target, reaching 223/4 in under 19 overs, which once again showed SRH’s struggles in the bowling department, especially towards the end of the innings.
On the other hand, the Rajasthan Royals are coming after a solid win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they chased down a big total of 202 with ease. The win was mainly set up by a brilliant knock from Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who smashed 78 runs off just 26 balls, and he is undoubtedly a part of our SRH vs RR Dream11 prediction.
SRH vs RR Match Details
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 21 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 13th April 2026 |
| Scorecard | SRH vs RR Indian Premier League |
SRH vs RR Toss History
The SRH vs RR toss winner record shows a preference for chasing, with teams opting to field first in three of the last five encounters. As per our SRH vs RR toss prediction today, the Rajasthan Royals have won the toss three times, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have won it twice in the last five fixtures.
Interestingly, despite toss decisions largely favouring chasing, the results have tilted in SRH’s favour, with four wins in these five matches, including successfully defending totals on multiple occasions.
| Match | Date | Toss Winner & Decision | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH vs RR, IPL 2025 | 23 March, 2025 | RR won toss, opted to field | SRH won by 44 runs | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad |
| SRH vs RR, IPL 2024 | 24 May, 2024 | RR won toss, opted to field | SRH won by 36 runs | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| SRH vs RR, IPL 2024 | 2 May, 2024 | SRH won toss, opted to bat | SRH won by 1 run | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad |
| RR vs SRH, IPL 2023 | 7 May, 2023 | RR won toss, opted to bat | SRH won by 4 wickets | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| SRH vs RR, IPL 2023 | 2 April, 2023 | SRH won toss, opted to field | RR won by 72 runs | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad |
SRH vs RR Team Performance
Ishan Kishan-led Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed 7th in the IPL points table and have lost three of their four fixtures in IPL 2026, while the Rajasthan Royals are on a four-match winning streak and are currently the table toppers.
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Results Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | L, L, W, L, W | 2 Wins – 3 Losses |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | W, W, W, W, W | 5 Wins – 0 Loss |
SRH vs RR Toss Prediction
According to our today toss prediction, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted 84 matches in the history of the tournament, and 48 of those games were won by the chasing side, making it a preferred choice and SRH skipper, Ishan Kishan, will most likely opt to do the same if he wins the toss.
SRH vs RR Today Playing 11 (Probable)
The home team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, might be among the most dangerous teams in IPL but are struggling currently, especially with their bowling lineup. They might make a few changes for this match, while Rajasthan Royals are placed at the top of the points table and will most likely go with the winning combination.
| Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11 | Rajasthan Royals Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Travis Head | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
| Ishan Kishan (c & wk) | Dhruv Jurel (wk) |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Riyan Parag (c) |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Aniket Verma | Donovan Ferreira |
| Salil Arora | Ravindra Jadeja |
| Harsh Dubey | Jofra Archer |
| Shivang Kumar | Nandre Burger |
| Harshal Patel | Ravi Bishnoi |
| Eshan Malinga | Brijesh Sharma |
| Impact Player: Jaydev Unadkat | Impact player: Sandeep Sharma |
SRH vs RR Today Match Winner
The current form of these two teams will be the decisive factor for this contest, with Rajasthan Royals being the firm favourites as they remain unbeaten in four matches. In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in an unsettled position, placed 7th with only a single victory so far, and have struggled to deliver a well-rounded performance.
Although the RR vs SRH H2H record slightly favors SRH, who lead 12–9 and have also claimed victories in the last three meetings between the sides, those past results carry less weight in the context of the ongoing 2026 season.
Frequently Asked Questions
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