RR vs SRH Live: The Sawai Mansingh Stadium prepares for a high-stakes encounter tonight as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 36 of IPL 2026.
This fixture marks the Royals’ return to their traditional home in Jaipur. It serves as a vital opportunity for the hosts to solidify their position within the league’s top three.
Rajasthan currently occupies the third spot on the points table with ten points. They are eager to maintain their momentum and potentially reclaim the summit with a convincing victory tonight.
Sunrisers Hyderabad enter this contest in fourth position with eight points. They have secured three consecutive wins and aim to bridge the gap between themselves and the leading trio.
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The Toss Factor At Sawai Mansingh
The 7:00 PM toss will be a critical factor at a venue where chasing has historically been the preferred strategy. Teams batting second have won sixty-four per cent of fixtures.
Winning the toss usually prompts captains to bowl first to avoid the evening dew. The surface in Jaipur typically offers a balanced contest between bat and ball under the floodlights.
Predicted Playing 11 And Team News
Rajasthan Royals Predicted 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C/WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted 11: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan.
Pat Cummins is expected to lead the visitors after recovering from a recent fitness concern. His tactical experience remains a significant asset for Hyderabad against Rajasthan’s explosive batting lineup.
Rajasthan will rely heavily on the spin duo of Chahal and Ashwin to contain the aggressive Hyderabad openers. Abhishek Sharma remains the primary threat after his blistering start to the season.
