Sunrisers Hyderabad will compete with Rajasthan Royals in the twenty-first match of IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on 13th April at 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best SRH vs RR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 21st match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Match Info:
| Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Match Info | |
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Match |
SRH vs RR, Match 21 |
| Series | IPL |
| Date | Monday, April 13, 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad |
| Live streaming | Jio Hotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
Hot Picks for SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Yashasvi Jaiswal – Explosive left-handed opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals has scored 183 runs in 4 matches, consistently delivering strong starts with attacking strokeplay. |
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi – Dynamic left-handed opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals has amassed 200 runs in 4 matches, showcasing exceptional strike rate and fearless batting approach. |
Top Picks:
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Travis Head – Destructive left-handed opening batsman for Sunrisers Hyderabad has scored 102 runs in 4 matches, providing rapid starts with high-impact Powerplay batting. |
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Abhishek Sharma – Aggressive left-handed batting all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad has accumulated 129 runs in 4 matches, highlighted by a powerful 74-run innings. |
Budget Picks:
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Riyan Parag – Versatile right-handed batting all-rounder and Rajasthan Royals captain has contributed 45 runs and taken 1 wicket in 4 matches, balancing leadership and performance. |
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Eshan Malinga – Promising right-arm fast bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad has taken 3 wickets in 4 matches, including best figures of 2/14 with disciplined execution. |
SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Yashasvi Jaiswal |
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Vice-Captain |
Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head |
SRH vs RR Dream11 Predicted Team 1:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Dhruv Jurel
- Batters – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ©
- All-rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi
SRH vs RR Dream11 Predicted Team 2:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Dhruv Jurel
- Batters – Travis Head (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal ©, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- All-rounders – Riyan Parag
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Eshan Malinga
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Shivang Kumar |
6.0 credits |
NA |
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Brijesh Sharma |
6.5 credits |
NA |
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction and Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Yashasvi Jaiswal |
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Punt Picks |
Eshan Malinga and Riyan Parag |
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Dream11 Combination |
3-4-2-2 |
SRH vs RR Match Preview:
The twenty-first match of IPL 2026 will feature Sunrisers Hyderabad facing Rajasthan Royals on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. As the tournament progresses, both teams will approach this fixture with clear objectives, and therefore, it will play an important role in shaping their positions on the points table.
Rajasthan Royals will enter this contest in outstanding form, as they will occupy the top spot with four consecutive victories against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Mumbai Indians. In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad will hold the sixth position, having secured just one win from four matches, and they will aim to improve their standing. Moreover, in their previous outing, Sunrisers Hyderabad will fall short despite posting 219/6 against Punjab Kings, resulting in a six-wicket defeat. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will continue their winning momentum by successfully chasing 202 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru to register another convincing six-wicket win.
Historically, Sunrisers Hyderabad will maintain a slight edge in this rivalry, having won 12 out of 21 encounters, while Rajasthan Royals will have secured 9 victories. Furthermore, the pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will favor batting, as it will offer consistent pace and bounce for stroke play. However, fast bowlers will find early movement with the new ball, and consequently, the powerplay overs will become a decisive phase. Given the strong batting depth and current form of both teams, this contest will likely deliver a high-quality and competitive encounter.
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SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad |
12 |
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Rajasthan Royals |
9 |
SRH vs RR Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
34°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
185 |
Record of chasing teams:
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Records |
Good |
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Winning % |
55% |
SRH vs RR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11:
1) Travis Head
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan (c/wk)
4) Nitish Kumar Reddy
6) Salil Arora
7) Aniket Verma
8) Harsh Dubey
9) Shivang Kumar
10) Jaydev Unadkat
11) David Payne
12) Eshan Malinga
Rajasthan Royals Playing 11:
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
3) Riyan Parag ©
4) Dhruv Jurel (wk)
5) Shimron Hetmyer
6) Ravindra Jadeja
7) Jofra Archer
8) Ravi Bishnoi
9) Sandeep Sharma
10) Nandre Burger
11) Brijesh Sharma
12) Donovan Ferreira
SRH vs RR Quick Verdict
- Winner: Rajasthan Royals
- Win probability: 55%
- Best batter: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Best bowler: Ravi Bishnoi
- Toss strategy: BAT FIRST
- Expected score: 190–220
