RR vs SRH Player Bets – Top Batsman, Bowler & Value Picks

Updated At: 2026-04-25

Welcome to our RR vs SRH player bets guide for Match 36 of IPL 2026 on April 25 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. For a full match preview, check our RR vs SRH match prediction.

Rajasthan Royals come into this fixture with a mixed but competitive run this season, having picked up key wins against Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and Lucknow Super Giants, showing their ability to dominate with both bat and ball.

However, they were comprehensively beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier in the season, which adds extra edge to today's contest. Sunrisers Hyderabad have been one of the more unpredictable but dangerous sides this season.

They recently defeated RR by 57 runs, with young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain combining for eight wickets in a performance that completely dismantled RR's batting lineup.

Conditions in Jaipur are expected to be batting-friendly early on, but unlike Hyderabad, this surface tends to slow down as the game progresses, bringing spinners and change-of-pace bowlers into play in the middle overs.

Below you will find our top batsman picks, top bowler predictions, player of the match tips, and the best RR vs SRH player performance bets and IPL 2026 player prop bets for today's fixture. For more markets across the tournament, see our IPL 2026 cricket betting tips.

In this guide:

Top batsman picks — our main pick and a backup at value odds
Top bowler picks — who to back for wickets in this fixture
Player of the match & prop bets — under-the-radar angles at longer odds

RR vs SRH Top Batsman Prediction — Who to Back for Most Runs?

Rajasthan Royals come into this match with strong results overall, but their batting has shown inconsistency, particularly against Sunrisers Hyderabad earlier this season where they were bowled out for 159 while chasing 216.

For the RR vs SRH top batsman prediction, Yashasvi Jaiswal remains one of RR's key performers in IPL 2026, scoring 245 runs in 7 matches at an average close to 49 and a strike rate above 150. His role at the top makes him the most likely RR player to capitalise early and convert into a big score.

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, Heinrich Klaasen has been one of the standout performers this season with over 300 runs in 7 matches, consistently anchoring the middle order and delivering impactful innings in pressure situations. He played a key role in SRH's win over RR earlier in the season.

Alongside him, Abhishek Sharma has also been in strong form with 300-plus runs this season, providing explosive starts at the top of the order. The RR vs SRH best player to back in this market is Klaasen, whose consistency and ability to handle any bowling attack on any surface stands out above the rest.

RR Top Batsman Picks — RR vs SRH

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Last match stats — 8 runs vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 254 runs in 7 matches
Record vs SRH — 0 runs in 1 match
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 175 runs in 4 matches

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Last match stats — 22 runs vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 245 runs in 7 matches
Record vs SRH — 268 runs in 8 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 609 runs in 15 matches

Dhruv Jurel

Last match stats — 0 runs vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 181 runs in 7 matches
Record vs SRH — 127 runs in 3 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 191 runs in 11 matches

Bookmaker	Vaibhav Sooryavanshi	Yashasvi Jaiswal	Dhruv Jurel
1xBet	3.70	3.55	6.00
Parimatch	3.70	3.55	6.00
Stake	3.95	3.15	4.70

SRH Top Batsman Picks — RR vs SRH

Abhishek Sharma

Last match stats — 135* runs vs DC
IPL 2026 stats — 323 runs in 7 matches
Record vs RR — 133 runs in 8 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 55 runs in 1 match

Heinrich Klaasen

Last match stats — 37* runs vs DC
IPL 2026 stats — 320 runs in 7 matches
Record vs RR — 158 runs in 5 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 32 runs in 2 matches

Ishan Kishan

Last match stats — 25 runs vs DC
IPL 2026 stats — 238 runs in 7 matches
Record vs RR — 392 runs in 12 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 58 runs in 2 matches

Bookmaker	Abhishek Sharma	Heinrich Klaasen	Ishan Kishan
1xBet	3.70	4.60	4.60
Parimatch	3.70	4.60	4.60
Stake	3.50	4.70	4.10

RR vs SRH — Top Batsman Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	Abhishek Sharma	Heinrich Klaasen	Yashasvi Jaiswal
1xBet	6.00	8.00	5.50
Parimatch	6.00	8.00	5.50
Stake	4.95	6.75	4.55

We are backing Heinrich Klaasen to be the top batsman in this match. Klaasen has been one of the most consistent performers in IPL 2026, delivering impactful innings in the middle order and maintaining a strong strike rate throughout the tournament.

His ability to handle spin and accelerate through the middle overs makes him well-suited even on a surface like Jaipur, where batting becomes more challenging as the innings progresses.

For Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal is our pick, with 609 runs in 15 career matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium and 268 runs in 8 career meetings against SRH.

RR vs SRH Top Bowler Prediction — Who Will Take the Most Wickets?

The last SRH vs RR game in IPL 2026 tells you everything about the bowling pattern in this fixture. Wickets came in clusters through aggressive pace bowling, especially in the powerplay.

SRH's young pacers literally blew RR away, reducing them to 9/5 early and winning the game comfortably. That means this matchup is not about conventional death bowling — it is about new-ball impact and attacking spells with the powerplay phase being decisive.

For the RR vs SRH top bowler prediction, Praful Hinge is the biggest wicket-taking threat for SRH on debut, having picked up four wickets including three in his opening over against this same RR lineup. Alongside him, Sakib Hussain also took four wickets in that match, showing SRH's attack is built around impact spells.

For Rajasthan Royals, Jofra Archer remains their main strike bowler. He picked up wickets in that same game and is their only genuine pace threat capable of breaking SRH's top order early.

RR Top Bowler Picks — RR vs SRH

Jofra Archer

Last match stats — 3/20 vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 11 wickets in 7 matches
Record vs SRH — 4 wickets in 4 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 14 wickets in 15 matches

Ravi Bishnoi

Last match stats — 1/23 vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 11 wickets in 7 matches
Record vs SRH — 7 wickets in 6 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 1 wicket in 3 matches

Nandre Burger

Last match stats — 2/27 vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 8 wickets in 7 matches
Record vs SRH — 0 wickets in 1 match
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — DNP

Bookmaker	Jofra Archer	Ravi Bishnoi	Nandre Burger
1xBet	3.40	4.00	4.40
Parimatch	3.40	4.00	4.40
Stake	3.25	3.85	3.55

SRH Top Bowler Picks — RR vs SRH

Eshan Malinga

Last match stats — 4/32 vs DC
IPL 2026 stats — 12 wickets in 7 matches
Record vs RR — 2 wickets in 1 match
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — DNP

Harsh Dubey

Last match stats — 3/12 vs DC
IPL 2026 stats — 8 wickets in 6 matches
Record vs RR — 1 wicket in 1 match
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — DNP

Sakib Hussain

Last match stats — 1/29 vs DC
IPL 2026 stats — 6 wickets in 3 matches
Record vs RR — 4 wickets in 1 match
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — DNP

Bookmaker	Eshan Malinga	Harsh Dubey	Sakib Hussain
1xBet	3.55	6.20	4.60
Parimatch	3.55	6.20	4.60
Stake	3.05	4.00	3.65

RR vs SRH — Top Bowler Odds Comparison

Bookmaker	Eshan Malinga	Jofra Archer	Ravi Bishnoi
1xBet	6.50	5.00	5.50
Parimatch	6.50	5.00	5.50
Stake	4.25	4.50	5.90

We are backing Sakib Hussain to be the top bowler in this match. In the previous meeting between these sides, Sakib delivered a match-winning spell, picking up four wickets and helping to dismantle RR's batting lineup alongside Praful Hinge.

His ability to strike in clusters and operate in high-impact phases makes him a strong option, especially against a side that has already shown vulnerability against his pace and variations.

For Rajasthan Royals, Jofra Archer is our pick, with 11 wickets in 7 matches this season and 14 career wickets in 15 appearances at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

RR vs SRH Player of the Match Prediction — Our Top Pick

Sawai Mansingh Stadium typically rewards batters who build on a good start in the early overs before the surface begins to slow. Batters who convert their powerplay momentum into big middle-over innings consistently win the Player of the Match award at this ground. We have selected three players who are most capable of producing that kind of match-defining performance today.

Heinrich Klaasen

Last match stats — 37* runs vs DC
IPL 2026 stats — 320 runs in 7 matches
Record vs RR — 158 runs in 5 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 32 runs in 2 matches

Heinrich Klaasen is the strongest Player of the Match contender for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this fixture. He has been one of SRH's standout performers this season with 320 runs in 7 matches, consistently anchoring the middle order in pressure situations.

In the previous match against Rajasthan Royals, Klaasen played a crucial role in the middle overs with a composed innings. His ability to control the game against spin and accelerate when required makes him the most reliable match-winner in the SRH lineup.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Last match stats — 22 runs vs LSG
IPL 2026 stats — 245 runs in 7 matches
Record vs SRH — 268 runs in 8 matches
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — 609 runs in 15 matches

Yashasvi Jaiswal remains Rajasthan Royals' key Player of the Match contender. He has scored 245 runs in 7 matches this season and is one of RR's most consistent performers.

In the previous meeting against SRH, he failed to convert his start, but his extraordinary record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium of 609 runs in 15 matches underlines just how dangerous he can be at his home ground. If he gets going today, he has the game to dominate the contest entirely.

Sakib Hussain

Last match stats — 1/29 vs DC
IPL 2026 stats — 6 wickets in 3 matches
Record vs RR — 4 wickets in 1 match
Record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — DNP

Sakib Hussain is the biggest bowling impact player in this matchup. In the last SRH vs RR game, he picked up 4 wickets, completely breaking RR's chase alongside Praful Hinge.

This was not a one-off performance — SRH's bowling strategy is built around attacking impact spells, and Sakib has already proven he can dismantle this exact RR batting lineup. If he repeats that performance today, he will be a very strong contender for the award.

Bookmaker	Sakib Hussain	Heinrich Klaasen	Yashasvi Jaiswal
1xBet	15.50	11.00	6.60
Parimatch	15.50	11.00	6.60
Stake	17.00	12.00	7.00

We are backing Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the match, with Heinrich Klaasen expected to play a key role in the outcome. Given his consistency in IPL 2026 and ability to control the game in the middle and death overs, Klaasen is highly likely to be at the centre of any strong SRH performance. Our Player of the Match prediction for today's RR vs SRH match is Heinrich Klaasen.

RR vs SRH Value Bets IPL 2026 — Top Player Prop Picks

The headline names will attract most of the money, but the real RR vs SRH value bets IPL 2026 sit further down the odds board. For a broader look at where value sits across the tournament, check the latest IPL betting tips and predictions. Here are three under-the-radar picks for IPL 2026 worth adding to your slip.

Prop Pick 1 — Heinrich Klaasen: Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85 (Stake)

Heinrich Klaasen has scored past 30 runs in every match he has played this season and is third in the leading run-scorer list with 320 runs in 7 matches, averaging 53.33. His consistency is extraordinary for a middle-order batter and his ability to handle any bowling attack, including spin on a slowing Jaipur surface, makes the over 24.5 runs line a high-probability outcome at an attractive price.

Prop Pick 2 — Yashasvi Jaiswal: Total Fours Over 3.5 @ 2.10 (Parimatch)

Yashasvi Jaiswal has hit a total of 27 fours in 7 matches this season, averaging 3.85 fours per match and clearing this line in 4 of his 7 appearances. At Sawai Mansingh Stadium he is averaging 4.6 fours per match, underlining his comfort and dominance at his home ground. He missed out in the last meeting against SRH, scoring fewer than 10 runs, and will be highly motivated to make an impact with the bat in today's rematch.

Prop Pick 3 — Abhishek Sharma: Total Sixes Over 1.5 @ 2.00 (Parimatch)

Abhishek Sharma is currently second in the Orange Cap race with 323 runs in 7 matches this season, having smashed a total of 27 sixes at an average of 3.85 sixes per match, making him the leading six-hitter in IPL 2026. Given his extraordinary current form and his ability to clear the ropes against any bowling attack, backing Sharma to hit at least two sixes in today's match is an outstanding value proposition at the available price.

#	Player	Market	Odds
1	Heinrich Klaasen	Total Runs Over 24.5	1.85 (Stake)
2	Yashasvi Jaiswal	Total Fours Over 3.5	2.10 (Parimatch)
3	Abhishek Sharma	Total Sixes Over 1.5	2.00 (Parimatch)

RR vs SRH Player Bets — FAQs

For the full fixture list, visit the IPL 2026 schedule.

Q: Who is the top batsman pick for RR vs SRH in IPL 2026?

Heinrich Klaasen is our top batsman pick for the match and for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has scored past 30 runs in every match this season with 320 runs in 7 matches at an average of 53.33, making him one of the most consistent performers in IPL 2026. For Rajasthan Royals, Yashasvi Jaiswal is our pick, with an outstanding record of 609 runs in 15 career matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

Q: Who is the top bowler pick for RR vs SRH in IPL 2026?

Sakib Hussain is our top bowler pick for the match and for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He took 4 wickets in the previous meeting between these sides and has already shown he can dismantle this exact RR batting lineup. For Rajasthan Royals, Jofra Archer is our pick, with 11 wickets in 7 matches this season and 14 career wickets in 15 appearances at Sawai Mansingh Stadium making him the most dangerous bowler in the RR lineup.

Q: What are the best player prop bets for RR vs SRH?

Our three top player prop picks are Heinrich Klaasen Total Runs Over 24.5, Yashasvi Jaiswal Total Fours Over 3.5, and Abhishek Sharma Total Sixes Over 1.5. Sharma is the standout value pick, averaging 3.85 sixes per match this season as the leading six-hitter in IPL 2026, making the over 1.5 sixes line an excellent proposition at today's available price of 2.00 on Parimatch.

Q: Which player has the best record at Sawai Mansingh Stadium?

Among the players in this fixture, Yashasvi Jaiswal leads all batters at Sawai Mansingh Stadium with a remarkable 609 runs in 15 matches, making him the standout batting selection at this ground. With the ball, Jofra Archer leads the way with 14 wickets in 15 career appearances at this venue. These Sawai Mansingh Stadium player stats IPL 2026 records make both strong selections for today's fixture.

Q: Who is the man of the match prediction for RR vs SRH?

Heinrich Klaasen is our man of the match prediction for RR vs SRH. He has been the most consistent performer in IPL 2026 this season, scoring past 30 runs in every match he has played and delivering in key pressure situations throughout the tournament. With SRH backed to win this contest, Klaasen is the player most likely to anchor their innings and produce the defining contribution in today's fixture.