The excitement of IPL 2026 is at its peak as the 2008 champions, Rajasthan Royals, face off against the 2016 winners, Sunrisers Hyderabad, in a high-voltage encounter. This match is being played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Playing XI for both teams
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Riyan Parag (captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Tushar Deshpande, Nandre Burger, Brijesh Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (captain), Shivang Kumar, Saqib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Ishan Malinga.
Toss Decision and Captain's Call
Sunrisers Hyderabad's regular captain, Pat Cummins, won the toss and opted to field first. Cummins explained that the decision was based on the conditions at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Rajasthan Royals, led by captain Riyan Parag, will be batting first in this crucial encounter.
Team Changes and Playing XI Updates
During the toss, Pat Cummins confirmed two changes to the Sunrisers Hyderabad lineup to strengthen their bowling and domestic core.
On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has opted for consistency, making no changes to his team for this home fixture.
The First Rematch of IPL 2026
This match holds special significance as it's the first rematch of the IPL 2026 season. The two teams previously met on April 13 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. In that encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad dominated both with the bat and the ball.
Previous Encounter Statistics
In their last meeting earlier this season, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a comprehensive victory.
As the action shifts to Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals will look to avenge their previous defeat, while Hyderabad aims to maintain their winning momentum against the inaugural champions.