The "Pink City" becomes the center of the cricketing world as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a high-octane Saturday night rematch. Match 36 of the TATA IPL 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium is more than just a game; it is a quest for redemption for the Royals following their heavy defeat in Hyderabad earlier this month. As of April 17, 2026, the Rajasthan Royals sit comfortably in 3rd place (8 points, 4 wins), while Sunrisers Hyderabad are fighting to break into the top tier, currently occupying 4th place (4 points, 2 wins). This match marks the second meeting between these two sides in just 12 days, with SRH having dominated the first leg by 57 runs. After playing their initial home games in Guwahati, the Royals return to their traditional base in Jaipur. Their strategy remains anchored by the explosive Yashasvi Jaiswal and the stability of [[/fighter/ravindra-jadeja/40843/:Ravindra Jadeja]]. In their previous meeting with SRH, the Royals' batting collapsed early (1-1, 2-1, 3-1), and they will be desperate to avoid a repeat of that top-order disaster. With [[/fighter/jofra-archer/39927/:Jofra Archer]] and Nandre Burger leading the attack, RR will look to use the extra bounce of the Jaipur track to rattle the SRH openers. The biggest storyline for SRH is the potential return of regular skipper [[/fighter/pat-cummins-postman-pat/40362/:Pat Cummins]]. After a stint in Australia recovering from a back injury, Cummins is targeting this April 25 fixture for his comeback. In his absence, [[/fighter/ishan-kishan/40447/:Ishan Kishan]] has led the side brilliantly, most notably in their Match 21 victory over RR where he smashed 91 runs. With [[/fighter/travis-head/39917/:Travis Head]] and [[/fighter/heinrich-klaasen/40806/:Heinrich Klaasen]] in the lineup, SRH possesses the most intimidating power-hitting core in the tournament. Key Player Matchups to Watch Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sakib Hussain: In their last meeting, Jaiswal fell early to Sakib. The young opener will be looking to settle the score in the Powerplay. [[/fighter/heinrich-klaasen/40806/:Heinrich Klaasen]] vs Ravi Bishnoi: A middle-over masterclass. Klaasen's ability to take down spinners will be tested by the flight and googly variations of Bishnoi. [[/fighter/sanju-samson/40519/:Sanju Samson]] vs [[/fighter/pat-cummins-postman-pat/40362/:Pat Cummins]] (If fit): A tactical battle of the captains. Samson's flair against Cummins' relentless accuracy and high-pressure experience. Historical Context: The 12-Day Rematch On April 13, 2026, SRH posted a massive 216/6 in Hyderabad, with [[/fighter/ishan-kishan/40447/:Ishan Kishan]] (91) and [[/fighter/heinrich-klaasen/40806/:Heinrich Klaasen]] (40) doing the damage. The Royals were bundled out for 159, despite a valiant 69 from Donovan Ferreira. Returning to Jaipur, the Royals hold the psychological advantage of their home crowd and a pitch they know intimately.