Hyderabad: The stage is set for the 21st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with Sunrisers Hyderabad set to face off against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 13. Both teams will aim for strong performances as they enter the contest.
Rajasthan Royals have showcased impressive form throughout the tournament, securing four victories in as many matches, placing them at the top of the standings under the captaincy of Riyan Parag. In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad currently reside in 7th place, having managed only one win against three losses in their four matches, totaling just two points. SRH will seek a commendable performance in hopes of challenging the in-form Royals.
The playing surface at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium tends to favor batters significantly, making it challenging for bowlers. A high-scoring match is anticipated, and teams batting first may find success by setting a substantial target.
Squads:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari, Shivang Kumar, Salil Arora, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, Krains Fuletra, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards.
Rajasthan Royals: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep Sharma, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-Dre Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant Mishra, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh Sharma, Adam Milne, Kuldeep Sen.
