Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 21 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad on Monday, April 13, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
This is a clash of extremes. RR are the table-toppers at 4-0 with 8 points, the only unbeaten team left in IPL 2026. SRH sit 6th at 1-3 with just 2 points. RR carry the Orange Cap (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 200 runs) and the Purple Cap (Ravi Bishnoi, 9 wickets). SRH carry frustration and desperation.
But here is the thing: SRH lead the head-to-head 12-9 in 21 meetings, and the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is one of the most explosive batting grounds in the world. The highest team total at this venue? 286/6 by SRH against RR in IPL 2025. SRH are dangerous when they play at home, regardless of form.
SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Match 21: Quick Details
| Match | SRH vs RR, IPL 2026 Match 21 |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, April 13, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada (+ HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch SRH vs RR Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
SRH have the historical edge in this rivalry, but RR have been competitive in recent seasons.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 21 |
| SRH Wins | 12 |
| RR Wins | 9 |
| Highest Total at This Venue (SRH vs RR) | 286/6 by SRH (IPL 2025) |
| SRH at Hyderabad vs RR | Dominant (home fortress) |
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been a run-scoring paradise in this rivalry. In IPL 2025, SRH posted 286/6 against RR at this ground. That is the highest team total at this venue in IPL history. RR need to bring their A-game to survive in Hyderabad.
SRH have been particularly strong at home in this fixture. The Uppal fortress factor is real. Even in a poor season, SRH tend to find their best cricket on this surface. The short boundaries and consistent bounce favour their aggressive batting style.
Current Form: Contrasting Fortunes
Here is the Current Updates:
Rajasthan Royals (Won 4, Lost 0 – 1st on Points Table, 8 Points)
RR are the only unbeaten team in IPL 2026. They have beaten CSK, GT, MI, and RCB in four consecutive wins. The last result was particularly impressive: beating the defending champions RCB with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashing 78 off 26 balls.
Sooryavanshi is the Orange Cap holder with 200 runs in 4 matches. Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 170 runs including two fifties. Dhruv Jurel has contributed two fifties as well. This top order is on fire.
Ravi Bishnoi holds the Purple Cap with 9 wickets in 4 matches. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger have been excellent with the new ball. RR’s bowling is as good as their batting this season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Won 1, Lost 3 – 6th on Points Table, 2 Points)
SRH are struggling. They lost to RCB in the opener, beat KKR by 65 runs (their only win), then lost to LSG by 5 wickets and PBKS in their most recent outing.
Ishan Kishan continues as captain with Pat Cummins still unavailable. The top order of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma has been inconsistent. Heinrich Klaasen and Liam Livingstone have not delivered the middle-order stability SRH need.
The good news? This is Hyderabad. SRH have historically played their best cricket at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. If the surface plays true, their batting order has the firepower to overwhelm any attack.
SRH vs RR: Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable XI
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (C/WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora / Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi / Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat [VERIFY].
SRH may tweak their XI after successive losses. Brydon Carse could come in for pace firepower. The batting has four boundary-clearing options in Head, Abhishek, Klaasen, and Livingstone, but all four need to fire in the same match for SRH to post a competitive total.
Rajasthan Royals Probable XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Riyan Parag (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi (Impact Player).
RR’s XI has been settled all season. The Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi opening pair has been the best in IPL 2026. Bishnoi as impact player continues to deliver. The only question is whether RR might bring in an extra pacer for Hyderabad’s batting-friendly surface.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs SRH’s pace attack: The 15-year-old Orange Cap holder with 200 runs has been destroying every bowling attack. SRH’s pacers need to get him early or the match could slip away in the powerplay. At Hyderabad’s short boundaries, Sooryavanshi will be lethal.
Travis Head vs Jofra Archer: Head thrives on pace and bounce, and Hyderabad offers both. Archer’s raw speed is the best weapon RR have to contain him. This powerplay contest sets the tone for the entire match.
Ravi Bishnoi vs SRH’s middle order: The Purple Cap holder with 9 wickets faces a middle order of Klaasen and Livingstone that is desperate to fire. Bishnoi’s leg-spin against right-handers on a surface where spinners traditionally struggle could be the game-changer.
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is SRH’s home ground and one of the IPL’s most high-scoring venues. The highest team total here is 286/6 (SRH vs RR, IPL 2025). The lowest is 80/10 (DC vs SRH, 2013). This ground produces extremes.
The pitch is batting-friendly with consistent bounce and pace. Fast bowlers can extract movement early with the new ball, but once the ball gets old, scoring becomes easy. Spinners typically struggle here, which could limit Bishnoi’s effectiveness.
Chasing teams have historically done well at this venue. The toss winner is likely to bowl first.
Weather: Around 37-40°C during the day, cooling to 32°C by match time. No rain expected. The heat will be a factor for players, especially in the field.
SRH vs RR Match 21 Prediction
RR are favourites based on form (4-0 vs SRH’s 1-3), the Orange Cap, and the Purple Cap all sitting in their dressing room. They are the most complete team in IPL 2026 right now.
However, writing off SRH at Hyderabad is always risky. The 286/6 against RR at this very ground last season is proof that SRH’s batting can produce totals that are impossible to chase. If Head, Abhishek, and Klaasen all fire together, even RR’s bowling will struggle.
The key factor is Bishnoi’s effectiveness on this surface. If spinners do not get help, RR lose their biggest weapon in the middle overs. Archer and Burger with the new ball will need to do the damage early.
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Final Thoughts: Fans Can Watch SRH vs RR Live Streaming On JioHotstar & Star Sports
SRH vs RR at Hyderabad pits the league’s best team against one of its most dangerous venues. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Monday, April 13 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
The Orange Cap holder and Purple Cap holder walk into the ground that produced 286/6 in this very fixture last season. Sooryavanshi’s 200 runs vs SRH’s home fortress. Archer’s pace vs Head’s aggression. RR’s perfect record faces its toughest test yet.
