IPL matches between SRH and RR always draw massive ratings, thanks to their disciplined bowling attacks and effective batting units. Furthermore, these contests often result in thrilling chases as well as exceptional character performances from both sides.
Hinge and Sakib broke through RR’s formidable batting lineup while Kishan made his debut appearance at one of cricket’s premier venues with gusto.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals – Last Match Complete Scorecard
IPL 2026 – SRH won by 5 wickets. Rajasthan Royals posted 228/6, but SRH chased it successfully with 9 balls remaining.
Rajasthan Royals Innings – 228/6 (20 Overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 28 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 164.71 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 103 | 37 | 11 | 8 | 278.38 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 51 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 145.71 |
| Riyan Parag | 16 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 170.00 |
| Others | 13 | 9 | — | — | — |
Extras: 0
Total: 228/6 (20 Overs)
SRH Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praful Hinge | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Sakib Hussain | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Harshal Patel | 4 | 0 | 47 | 1 | 11.75 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – 229/5 (18.3 Overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 46 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 184.00 |
| Travis Head | 32 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 168.42 |
| Ishan Kishan | 74 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 238.71 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 41 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 205.00 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy* | 21 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 190.91 |
Extras: 15
Total: 229/5 (18.3 Overs)
RR Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 4 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 11.50 |
| Tushar Deshpande | 4 | 0 | 48 | 1 | 12.00 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13.00 |
Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets.
Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan (74 off 31).
Last 5 Matches Between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals
| Date | Tournament | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | IPL | RR 188/7 vs SRH 191/5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| 13 Apr 2026 | IPL | SRH 216/6 vs RR 159/10 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 57 runs |
| 23 Mar 2025 | IPL | SRH 286/6 vs RR 242/6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 44 runs |
| 24 May 2024 | IPL Qualifier 2 | SRH 175/9 vs RR 139/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 36 runs |
| 02 May 2024 | IPL | SRH 201/3 vs RR 200/7 | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 1 run |
SRH have completely dominated recent meetings, winning all five of the last five matches against Rajasthan Royals. The rivalry has also become highly batting-friendly, with several games crossing the 200+ total mark.
Key Highlights
- SRH’s 286/6 in IPL 2025 was one of the highest team totals in this rivalry.
- The 1-run thriller in 2024 remains one of the closest SRH–RR contests in recent seasons.
- Community discussions around the fixture highlighted SRH’s streak of five to six consecutive wins over RR.
- SRH have built momentum through aggressive top-order batting and strong death-over execution.
Head-to-Head Record in IPL History
The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is one of the most intense in IPL history. They have faced off 21 times against one another; with Hyderabad winning 12 times. But Royals fans have come out strong as well – their clashes always provide thrilling entertainment! With both teams boasting star players with dedicated fan bases, these clashes between these sides always provide thrilling battles between two strong sides.
On April 27, 2013 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the Royals defeated their counterparts with Jos Buttler and James Faulkner scoring half-centuries to help chase down 144 total. Faulkner earned Player of the Match accolades after taking five wickets during this matchup.
Even with their modest IPL history, Rajasthan Royals managed to reach two playoffs. Jos Buttler has played a pivotal role in leading them back from near oblivion; bowlers Bhuvneswar Kumar, James Faulkner and Yuzvendra Chahal have been particularly effective against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Praful Hinge was an outstanding debutant and won IPL 2023 Rising Star Award after dismissing Rajasthan Royals for just seven runs off four overs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Hinge has certainly impressed on his IPL debut and should become an integral member of India’s national squad in due time. His outstanding IPL debut performance earned him recognition.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting Analysis against Rajasthan royals
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been on fire this season, smashing through pace attacks with ease and striking at an astounding 261.9 average against pace attacks – posing a significant challenge to Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers. Furthermore, their top order have struggled recently to score big runs which may present problems against Rajasthan Royals’ balanced and effective bowling attack that can dominate any stage of a match – including last night when they suffered their first ever crushing loss at home against Bangalore Royal Challengers RR’s bowlers! They will need something special against them or else they face another embarrassing defeat come Sunday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling Analysis against Rajasthan royals
SRH boasts an effective bowling attack that has caused them significant damage, but their top-order has been inconsistent in performance. If they can improve this area, then SRH can become unstoppable on any surface.
Praful Hinge and Ishan Kishan, two exciting rookies with tremendous promise, can have a major effect on the franchise. Not only can their presence bring much-needed energy, but it can even change the course of a match quickly.
The IPL rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) is one of the most captivating, with both teams boasting passionate supporters that bring high-scoring games with dramatic finishes to them. Furthermore, both teams possess an in-depth knowledge of one another’s styles of play: SRH is famous for their disciplined bowling attacks and explosive top-order batting; while RR relies heavily on youthful capabilities as an advantage over them.
Ferreira and Jadeja have done their best to keep the Royals in contention with some exceptional batting, but even their efforts cannot stop SRH’s relentless run chase – their goal still lies ahead and should be reached in just overs remaining.
SRH bowlers have done an admirable job of controlling Rajasthan Royals’ run rate so far. After six overs, their asking rate dropped below seven runs per over. But as this innings progresses, their task will become increasingly challenging; Royals batsmen may well come together in the later overs to create pressure on SRH.
Match-Winning Moments in SRH vs RR History
IPL rivalries between SRH and RR are among the fiercest. Over 23 matches in IPL history, these two teams have met 23 times; 14 victories for SRH while 9 victories by RR. Their matches always provide exciting moments!
On Saturday, Royals struggled to keep pace with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s impressive batting at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The 15-year-old batsman scored 103 in just 36 balls to set his side on their way towards success; despite late runs from Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan however, Royals ultimately fell seven wickets short and finished at 229 for 6 in their 20 overs.
SRH’s bowlers excelled during their chase. Jofra Archer‘s pace, bounce, and tight line created a nerve-jangling jab and edge from Travis Head on his first ball before it passed safely through Dhruv Jurel at slip and fell safely.
After that, SRH seamers took control, with Rashid Khan, Khaleel Ahmed and Siddarth Kaul all contributing wickets – with James Faulkner taking five for five wickets in his maiden career hat-trick – the fourth time Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli had achieved this feat for their respective sides.
Yusuf Pathan and Mohammad Nabi both took two wickets each, while Praful Hinge also shared in one hat-trick of wickets for Sundar Ramesh Royals against Mumbai Indians – making this IPL match two out of three times they shared such feat. This also marks a first for two uncapped players at SRH to share such a feat – signifying their depth. Several newcomers like Kevon Cooper, Ashwani Kumar Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge will help make debutants’ performances even more anticipated by fans!
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Playing XI
| No. | Player | Role | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | Opening Batter / All-rounder | Left-hand Bat | Left-arm Spin | India |
| 2 | Travis Head | Opening Batter | Left-hand Bat | Right-arm Off-break | Australia |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan (WK) | Wicketkeeper Batter | Left-hand Bat | — | India |
| 4 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | Batting All-rounder | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium Pace | India |
| 5 | Heinrich Klaasen | Wicketkeeper Batter | Right-hand Bat | — | South Africa |
| 6 | Aniket Verma | Middle-order Batter | Right-hand Bat | — | India |
| 7 | Abhinav Manohar | Finisher | Right-hand Bat | Leg-break | India |
| 8 | Pat Cummins (C) | Bowling All-rounder | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Fast | Australia |
| 9 | Harshal Patel | Fast Bowler | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium-fast | India |
| 10 | Mohammed Shami | Fast Bowler | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Fast | India |
| 11 | Rahul Chahar | Spinner | Right-hand Bat | Leg-break | India |
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Playing XI
| No. | Player | Role | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening Batter | Left-hand Bat | — | India |
| 2 | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Opening Batter | Left-hand Bat | — | India |
| 3 | Sanju Samson (C/WK) | Wicketkeeper Batter | Right-hand Bat | — | India |
| 4 | Riyan Parag | Batting All-rounder | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Off-break | India |
| 5 | Dhruv Jurel | Middle-order Batter | Right-hand Bat | — | India |
| 6 | Shimron Hetmyer | Finisher | Left-hand Bat | — | West Indies |
| 7 | Wanindu Hasaranga | All-rounder | Right-hand Bat | Leg-break | Sri Lanka |
| 8 | Jofra Archer | Fast Bowler | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Fast | England |
| 9 | Maheesh Theekshana | Spinner | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Off-spin | Sri Lanka |
| 10 | Sandeep Sharma | Fast Bowler | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium-fast | India |
| 11 | Tushar Deshpande | Fast Bowler | Right-hand Bat | Right-arm Medium-fast | India |
SRH vs RR Match Winning Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad appear to have a slight advantage heading into this match based on recent form and head-to-head results. SRH have dominated recent meetings against Rajasthan Royals and possess an explosive batting lineup featuring players capable of changing the game quickly. Their aggressive top order and strong finishing ability provide extra depth. Rajasthan Royals also have quality players and can be dangerous if their top order performs well, but their bowling unit has struggled in high-scoring games recently. Considering current momentum and team balance, SRH have around a 60–65% chance of winning, while RR have approximately 35–40%.
