In a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash at Jaipur, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss against Rajasthan Royals and chose to chase, banking on the dew factor later in the evening. This pivotal match 36 could swing playoff fortunes for both outfits.
Making waves with his return, Cummins slots in for Madushanka, while young Prafull Hinge gets the nod over Harsh Dubey. The Australian pace ace was upbeat: ‘Bowling first makes sense on this pitch. I’m feeling sharp after time away—preparation on point, body great. Both teams face this venue fresh, adding unpredictability. Hinge replaces Harsh today.’
RR stuck with their winning combination. Skipper Parag admitted: ‘Fielding was our preference too. We’ve chased well recently, but no issues opening. Pitch knowledge from camp helps. Middle-order firepower will be key amid potential dew.’
SRH’s form is electric: 4-3 record, three straight wins. Abhishek Sharma’s 135-run blitz vs DC underscores his dominance. Klaasen and Kishan provide stability, Malinga’s four-fer last outing dazzles, Reddy impresses. Head needs to ignite.
Parag’s RR surges with 5-2 ledger. Jaiswal-Suryavanshi open fluently, Jadeja dazzles dual-role, Archer-Burger pair ruthless, Bishnoi spins webs.
Full lineups:
Rajasthan Royals: Jaiswal, Suryavanshi, Jurel†, Parag*, Hetmyer, Ferreira, Jadeja, Archer, Deshpande, Burger, Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Sharma, Kishan, Klaasen, Arora†, Verma, Reddy, Cummins*, Kumar, Hussain, Hinge, Malinga.
As RR bats first, the battle for momentum intensifies in this Jaipur showdown.
