Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals: Check pitch report, weather update and more

2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 21 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday.

SRH have had a mixed start to their campaign and are placed sixth on the points table, with just one win from four matches. Their only victory came against Kolkata Knight Riders, while they have suffered defeats to Royal Challengers Bangalore, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings. Struggling for consistency, the Hyderabad-based side will be keen to bounce back and revive their campaign.

In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have emerged as the standout team this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the table. They have won all four of their matches so far, beating Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians. Their batting unit has been in formidable form, consistently delivering aggressive performances and putting opposition attacks under pressure.

SRH vs RR Today IPL Match: Pitch Report

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad continues to be a challenging venue for bowlers. Pitch No. 3, set for this match, is a flat, mixed-soil surface where spinners have struggled, conceding at an economy rate of 10.91. Pacers have fared slightly better at 9.41, which could see both teams rely more on their seam attack.

Conditions are expected to make things tougher, with a hot and humid evening on the cards. Temperatures will hover in the mid-30s Celsius but feel significantly higher due to high humidity levels.

SRH vs RR IPL Match: Hyderabad Weather Update

Mostly sunny and very warm conditions are expected, with temperatures peaking around 40°C. Skies will remain clear through the night, with the mercury dropping to a low of 26°C.

It will be a scorching day in Hyderabad with virtually no chance of rain. Conditions are likely to stay clear during match hours, with temperatures easing from around 37°C at toss time to nearly 32°C by the end of play.