In the twenty-first match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals on 13th at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.th April 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best SRH vs RR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 21.scheduled tribe IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
SRH vs RR Match Preview:
In the twenty-first match of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, April 13, 2026. As the tournament progresses, both the teams will go into this encounter with clear objectives and hence, it will play a vital role in shaping their position in the points table.
Rajasthan Royals will enter this match in great form as they will occupy the top spot with four consecutive wins against Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians. In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad will finish sixth with just one win from four matches and will be aiming to improve their position. Furthermore, in their previous outing, Sunrisers Hyderabad would fall short despite scoring 219/6 against Punjab Kings, resulting in a six-wicket defeat. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals will look to continue their winning streak by successfully chasing 202 against Royal Challengers Bangalore and registering another win by six wickets.
Historically, Sunrisers Hyderabad will hold a slight edge in this rivalry, having won 12 out of 21 encounters, while Rajasthan Royals have won 9. Furthermore, the pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will be conducive for batting, as it will provide consistent pace and bounce for stroke play. However, the fast bowlers will get the initial momentum from the new ball and as a result, the powerplay overs will become the decisive phase. Given the strong batting depth and current form of both teams, this contest will likely provide a high-quality and competitive encounter.
Also read: “Too many runs”: Hardik Pandya hits out at Mumbai Indians bowlers after defeat against RCB in IPL 2026
SRH vs RR head-to-head record:
|
teams |
win the match |
|
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
12 |
|
Rajasthan Royals |
9 |
SRH vs RR Weather and Pitch Report:
|
temperature |
34°C |
|
weather forecast |
clear sky |
|
pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
|
Best suited for |
motion |
|
Average score of first innings |
185 |
Records of chasing teams:
|
record |
Good |
|
Victory % |
55% |
SRH vs RR Playing 11 (Expected):
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11:
1) Travis Head
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan (Captain/Wicketkeeper)
4) Nitish Kumar Reddy
5) Heinrich Clasen
6)Salil Arora
7) Aniket Verma
8) Harsh Dubey
9) Shivang Kumar
10) Jaydev Unadkat
11) David Payne
12) Ishaan Malinga
rajasthan royals playing 11: :
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
2) Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3) Riyan Parag ©
4) Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
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 Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
|
Yashasvi Jaiswal – The explosive left-handed opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals has scored 183 runs in 4 matches, giving strong starts with consistent aggressive strokeplay. |
|
Vaibhav Suryavanshi – The dynamic left-handed opening batsman for Rajasthan Royals has scored 200 runs in 4 matches, displaying an exceptional strike rate and a fearless batting approach. |
Raises up:
|
Travis Head – The destructive left-handed opening batsman for Sunrisers Hyderabad has scored 102 runs in 4 matches, providing sharp starts with high-impact powerplay batting. |
|
Abhishek Sharma – The aggressive left-handed batting all-rounder has scored 129 runs in 4 matches with a powerful innings of 74 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad. |
Budget Selection:
|
Riyan Parag – The versatile right-handed batting all-rounder and captain of Rajasthan Royals balanced leadership and performance, contributing 45 runs and taking 1 wicket in 4 matches. |
|
Ishan Malinga – The promising right-arm pacer 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:
|
captain |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|
vice captain |
Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head |
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Dhruv Jurel
- Batsmen – Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma (Vice Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi ©
- Allrounder – Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers- Joffra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Dhruv Jurel
- Batsmen – Travis Head (Vice Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal©, Vaibhav Suryavanshi
- All-rounder- Riyan Parag
- Bowlers- Joffra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Ishan Malinga
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
|
player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
|
Shivang Kumar |
6.0 credit |
No |
|
Brijesh Sharma |
6.5 credits |
No |
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 21 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
|
sl captaincy option |
Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
|
gl captaincy option |
Yashasvi Jaiswal |
|
choice of punt |
Ishaan Malinga and Riyan Parag |
|
dream11 combination |
3-4-2-2 |
SRH vs RR Match Winner Prediction:
Rajasthan Royals will maintain the lead in this match due to their solid combination and consistent performance.

