RR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match | Fantasy Team, Captain & Vice Captain Picks
📅 25 Apr 2026 · ⏰ 7:30 PM IST · 🏟️ Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur
Match Overview
RR vs SRH, Match 36 of IPL 2026, takes place on 25 Apr 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. For this Dream11 prediction today match, both sides carry serious playoff ambitions. Understanding pitch conditions and toss impact is essential before locking in your fantasy XI. Below you'll find predicted playing 11s, key player analysis, captain picks, and two ready-to-use Dream11 teams.
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RR vs SRH, Match 36 |
| Date | 25 Apr 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Format | T20 |
Pitch Report
| Factor | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly 🏏 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 178–192 |
| Chasing Advantage | Jaipur has a decent chasing record but pitch deteriorates slightly making 180+ challenging |
| Spin Involvement | Low — pace and batting dominate |
Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur offers a flat batting surface with true bounce. The pitch can be slightly two-paced in later overs, making spinners useful. Both pace and spin have roles to play, but batting dominates overall at this venue.
Weather Report
Predicted Playing 11
RR
- WK Jos Buttler
- BAT Yashasvi Jaiswal
- BAT Sanju Samson
- BAT Shimron Hetmyer
- BAT Devdutt Padikkal
- AR Riyan Parag
- BOW Ravichandran Ashwin
- BOW Trent Boult
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal
- BOW Sandeep Sharma
- WK Dhruv Jurel
SRH
- BAT Travis Head
- BAT Abhishek Sharma
- WK Heinrich Klaasen
- AR Aiden Markram
- AR Nitish Kumar Reddy
- AR Pat Cummins
- AR Shahbaz Ahmed
- BOW Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- BOW T Natarajan
- BOW Jaydev Unadkat
- BOW Harshal Patel
Key Players to Watch
RR Picks
- WK Jos Buttler — World-class T20 opener playing at RR's home ground in Jaipur; one of the safest captain picks in the match
- BAT Yashasvi Jaiswal — Home ground advantage for the young left-hander; his aggressive batting style suits Jaipur's true surface perfectly
- BOW Yuzvendra Chahal — Home venue legend — Chahal at Jaipur is a special combination; the pitch's two-paced nature helps his variations
- BOW Trent Boult — New-ball swing in Jaipur's dry conditions can be sharp; early wickets can transform the entire match
SRH Picks
- BAT Travis Head — The most destructive opener in T20 cricket right now; Jaipur's flat pitch suits his aggressive, high-strike-rate approach
- WK Heinrich Klaasen — Devastating finisher who can change a match in four or five balls; top C/VC candidate for high-scoring games
- AR Pat Cummins — All-round excellence — leads the bowling and bats at a useful position; great dual-value pick
- BAT Abhishek Sharma — Left-handed opener who attacks relentlessly; Jaipur's pace suits his front-foot aggressive game
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
🛡️ Safe Picks
⚡ Risky / Differential
Dream11 Teams
🛡️ Safe Team (Small League)
- Jos Buttler (C)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Sanju Samson
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Trent Boult
- Travis Head (VC)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Aiden Markram
- Pat Cummins
- T Natarajan
🔥 Grand League Team
- Jos Buttler (VC)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (C)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Trent Boult
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Pat Cummins
- Harshal Patel
Winning Tips
- Jaipur produces 185+ — go with 6 batsmen and 4–5 bowlers across your combinations
- Buttler and Head are the two safest captain choices; use one as C and the other as VC in small leagues
- Chahal at Jaipur is always a must-include — this is his home venue where he's taken hundreds of wickets
- Jaiswal as GL captain is a high-ceiling play — home ground motivation can push him to an enormous score
- Boult's early swing could be decisive; if he takes 2 in the powerplay, RR control the match
⚡ Toss Update
🔄 Toss update will be added here shortly before match time. Once confirmed, use our Fantasy Cricket Team Generator — set the correct batting/fielding decision and the tool will automatically adjust captain picks and player weightings based on the toss outcome.