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The 36th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 will see Rajasthan Royals taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. As we enter the second half of the competition, both the teams will see the 36th match as a vital opportunity in order to claim a strong position in the points table.

Rajasthan Royals will make a return to their home ground having experienced an erratic first half of the competition. They have found success on various grounds including good victories over the CSK, MI and RCB but their frequent changes in the home ground is quite debatable. Currently at 10 points in the standings, the Rajasthan Royals sit well placed but historically, results at Jaipur have played a critical role in the outcome of their quest to make the play-offs. Having recently defended 159, which looked short by a couple of runs on Lucknow's surface; it would be important for them to continue this winning momentum in home soil and make sure that their end-season collapse, a trait observed in previous editions, doesn't reoccur. However concerns still remain with Riyan Parag who is yet to make any kind of impact on the batting line-up.

Having won 3 games in a row; Sunrisers Hyderabad have a strong momentum. They seem to have belief, and the return of captain Pat Cummins will strengthen both their bowling and batting line-ups. Their bowling unit is showing good signs of form.However concerns are raised over the performance of Travis Head who is yet to hit top gear. With both the sides eager to make sure they remain in the top half, they should be treating this fixture as an opportunity to secure vital points before the qualification battle for play-offs intensifies.

At the toss, Hyderabad have won and chose to bowl first. 

Here's what the captains said at the toss:

Riyan Parag:

Pat Cummins:

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Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): 

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