IPL 2026 Match 21: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Overview
Match Details
The 21st match of the IPL 2026 season will feature Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday. The Rajasthan Royals have had an impressive run so far, remaining undefeated in this season with four consecutive victories.
Key players for RR include their dynamic opening pair, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who have contributed significantly to the team’s success up to this point. The Royals’ bowling and fielding have remained strong throughout, creating a formidable unit.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Challenges
Sunrisers Hyderabad have experienced a mixed start to their campaign, with a powerful batting lineup that includes Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. However, the team’s bowlers have struggled to contain their opponents. Despite aiming for aggressive starts, both Head and Sharma have exhibited inconsistency.
Stand-in captain Ishan Kishan has also faced challenges after a promising first match. Furthermore, SRH is without regular captain Pat Cummins, leaving them with a relatively weaker bowling attack. In their upcoming match against RR, SRH will aim to secure early wickets to limit the effectiveness of the Royals’ batting lineup.
Rajasthan Royals’ Balanced Team
While RR’s openers have been pivotal to their success, the team has also benefitted from contributions at crucial moments from players like Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag. Their bowling lineup is led by Jofra Archer, who has showcased both speed and accuracy, while Nandre Burger has added a unique angle and bounce to their attack.
Sandeep Sharma and Tushar Deshpande have provided solid support, with Ravi Bishnoi leading the wicket-taking chart in the middle overs. The inclusion of spinner Ravindra Jadeja has further strengthened their bowling arsenal, making RR a well-rounded team.
Head-to-Head Record
In their previous encounters, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have faced each other a total of 21 times. Out of these matches, SRH has won 12, while RR has secured victory in 9 games.
Predicted Playing XI
For the Sunrisers Hyderabad, the likely playing XI includes: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (captain, wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, and Praful Hinge.
The Rajasthan Royals are expected to field: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and Ravi Bishnoi.
Venue and Conditions
The match will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, a venue known for high scores in IPL matches. The pitch will be No.3, where spin has yielded over 10 runs per over, and pace bowlers have performed slightly better. Currently, temperatures in Hyderabad are high, around 30 degrees Celsius, and humidity levels are expected to make it feel warmer.
Broadcast Information
The live streaming of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals will be available on JioHotstar in India, with live telecast on the Star Sports Network channels.
Team Squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s squad includes: Ishan Kishan (captain and wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Amit Kumar, Salil Arora, Brydon Carse, Pat Cummins, Harsh Dubey, Krains Fuletra, Travis Head, Praful Hinge, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, David Payne, Sakib Hussain, Shivam Mavi, Shivang Kumar, Ravichandran Smaran, Onkar Tarmale, Jaydev Unadkat, Aniket Verma, and Zeeshan Ansari.
Rajasthan Royals’ roster includes: Riyan Parag (captain), Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Ravi Singh, Aman Perala, Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Adam Milne, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Sen, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, and Sandeep Sharma.
