Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – The 36th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 was a high-scoring and entertaining write-up. The match, which was played at the famed Sawai Mansingh Stadium, treated the fans to a big-hitting exhibition followed by some clever bowling and a successful run chase.
After batting first, the Rajasthan Royals piled up a huge total of 228 runs. For Sunrisers Hyderabad to chase down the score, comfortably winning the match by 5 wickets. The game demonstrated the trend with which modern T20 cricket‘s become: to accelerate in pursuit of chaseable scores, where even a total over 210 isn’t safe—at least with the right mindset.
Match Overview
- Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 36th Match
- Series: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
- Date & Time: April 25, 7:30 PM (Local Time)
- Toss: Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bowl
- Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets
Rajasthan Royals Batting Scorecard (1st Innings)
Rajasthan Royals came out with an attacking approach and put up a big total. The sensation was a century from age from the young batter as he rocked opposition bowlers.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 103 | 37 | 5 | 12 | 278.38 |
| Dhruv Jurel (wk) | 51 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 145.71 |
| Riyan Parag (c) | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 33 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 206.25 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 110.00 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4* | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Jofra Archer | 2* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 7
Total: 228/6 (20 Overs)
Run Rate: 11.4
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the top run-scorer of the innings, scoring 103 in just 37 balls. His innings had some big headers with excellent timing, helping Raja to a large total.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling Performance
But the SRH bowlers had a day of mixed fortunes. A handful of bowlers were able to claim key wickets, although it was largely an uphill battle due to aggressive batting.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Cummins (c) | 4 | 27 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Sakib Hussain | 4 | 62 | 1 | 15.50 |
| Praful Hinge | 4 | 49 | 1 | 12.20 |
| Shivang Kumar | 2 | 31 | 0 | 15.50 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 2 | 20 | 1 | 10.00 |
Eshan Malinga was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets, while captain Pat Cummins bowled his full quota and bowled successfully.
Fall of Wickets – Rajasthan Royals
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 40/1 | 2.2 |
| Dhruv Jurel | 152/2 | 12.4 |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | 170/3 | 13.5 |
| Riyan Parag | 191/4 | 16.1 |
| Donovan Ferreira | 214/5 | 18.4 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 225/6 | 19.3 |
It depicts how Rajasthan Royals focused on partnerships and scored runs at a regular rate even after falling wickets at periodic intervals.
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Match Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs SRH – 36th Match |
| Series | IPL 2026 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| Toss | Sunrisers Hyderabad chose to bowl |
| Result | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets |
| Umpires | Nitin Menon, Kaushik Gandhi |
| Third Umpire | Saidharshan Kumar |
Match Summary and Highlights
Even the first phase of this match was full of excitement. Rajasthan was aggressive predominantly in the middle overs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel’s partnership was crucial to accumulate the total. The 100-run plus partnership stabilized the innings and gave it momentum.
Rajasthan Royals scored 76 runs in the first six overs with a powerplay that was second only to CSK. A base for a big total.
But Sunrisers Hyderabad never lost hope in chasing it. The input Indian batters had a plan to sustain the run rate right from the start.
Turning Point of the Match
The middle overs of the second innings were also crucial for SRH to keep the run rate in check. Despite the Rajasthan Royals posting 228 runs on board, the chasing team showed no signs of panic.
But they scored runs smartly and once again used great shot selection to keep the target in sight. The burden then moved back once again to Rajasthan Royals as their bowlers were unable to control the tide.
Why Sunrisers Hyderabad Won
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the contest because of the following:
- Strong and confident batting during the chase
- Good team coordination and planning
- Controlled bowling in key moments
- Ability to handle pressure in a high-scoring match
They did their job of balancing the side and contributed to chasing a big target.
Performance Analysis
But this match was to show how important partnerships are in T20 cricket. Just for that continued effort, a few of those big partnerships were what Rajasthan Royals had in the middle overs.
It was also a demonstration from Sunrisers Hyderabad that if you got the strategy and the positive mentality about batting in ODIs right, chasing a big score can be an option. The batters ensured that the required run rate did not go too much higher.
Conclusion
IPL 2026: One of the most entertaining games was between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Batting displays, nail-biting finishes, and some successful chases are how fans describe the game.
It is matches like these that show why the Indian Premier League continues to be one of the biggest spectacles in cricket all over the globe. Sunrisers Hyderabad withstood the pressure better than either side and ran out an altogether deserved winner in a match where both performed creditably.
FAQs
1. Who won the Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 36th match?
Answer: Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 5 wickets.
2. Where was the match played?
Answer: The match was played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur.
3. Who scored a century in the match?
Answer: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 103 runs.
4. What was Rajasthan Royals’ total score?
Answer: Rajasthan Royals scored 228/6 in 20 overs.
5. What was the key highlight of the match?
Answer: The century by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and the successful chase by Sunrisers Hyderabad were the key highlights.
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