RR vs SRH Stats – Closer to milestones and player records

Rajasthan Royals but take Sunrisers Hyderabad In Match 36 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

The Royals finally broke their two-match losing streak with a strong 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants as they successfully defended the total of 160. They have one of the most dangerous bowling attacks in the tournament, coming into Lucknow. They will be hoping for runs from their top-order batsmen as their young trio of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel have looked shaky after a stellar start to the season.

Sunrisers have entered this game on the back of an impressive three-match win. They defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs Abhishek SharmaA stormy innings of 135 runs took the team to Orange score 242/2 in 20 overs. Their batsmen have found form, scoring runs from both the top and middle order, while they have struck balance in their bowling attack. They will also get a boost from the return of Australian fast bowler and captain Pat Cummins, who has recovered from a groin strain problem.

This is the first reverse fixture in the 2026 edition of the IPL. The two teams met on 13 April in Hyderabad, where Sunrisers emerged victorious. As soon as he was invited to bat, he reached the big score of 216 runs with the help of a brilliant 91 runs. Ishan Kishan. Royals were demolished by debutant Prafulla Hinge, who took four wickets in the powerplay, leaving Royals at 9/5. Debutant Saqib Hussain also took four wickets and bowled out Royals for 159 runs.

This is also the first home match of the Royals at their home ground Jaipur. They were victorious in their first three home games, which were played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.