Today IPL Match, RR vs SRH: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Jaipur weather update

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) tonight, 25 April 2026, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. This is RR's first home game in Jaipur this season after starting their home campaign in Guwahati.

Rajasthan Royals continue to juggle dual home venues but remain well-placed with 10 points as they begin the second half of their IPL 2026 campaign. Historically strong in Jaipur, RR will look to build momentum after a recent win in Lucknow and avoid past mid-season collapses.

They face an in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad side, who arrive on a three-match winning streak and are boosted by the return of captain Pat Cummins. Both teams have concerns over key batters like Travis Head and Riyan Parag, but with momentum at stake in a crucial mid-season clash, neither side can afford a slip-up.

RR vs SRH: Head-to-Head

Matches played: 22
Rajasthan Royals won: 13
Sunrisers Hyderabad won: 9

RR vs SRH Today IPL Match: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur for today's RR vs SRH match (25 April 2026) is expected to be a balanced, sporting surface that offers a competitive contest between bat and ball. As the venue hosts its first game of the 2026 season, the wicket is typically fresh, providing good pace and bounce for seamers early on before slowing down to aid spinners. Fast bowlers like Jofra Archer and Pat Cummins can expect some lateral movement and swing with the new ball during the first 3-4 overs.

RR vs SRH IPL Match: Jaipur Weather Update

The weather in Jaipur for tonight's RR vs SRH match (25 April 2026) will be hot and dry, typical of the Rajasthan summer, the temperature is expected to hover around 30°C to 34°C during the match hours. While the evening will be cooler than the daytime peak of 41°C, the dry heat will still be physically taxing for the players. A moderate dew factor is expected to set in after 8:45 PM. This will likely make the ball slippery for spinners and pacers in the second innings, giving a significant advantage to the team batting second.

RR vs SRH: Predicted Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Riyan Parag (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Ravi Bishnoi, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma