IPL 2026, RR vs SRH Today Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in Match 21 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Monday, April 13, April 13, 2026. Heading into the contest, one of the biggest talking points around the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp has been the availability of their regular captain Pat Cummins.
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Will Pat Cummins play today?
Pat Cummins is unlikely to feature in today’s match against Rajasthan Royals as he is yet to receive medical clearance following his back injury. The Australian all-rounder had suffered a lumbar stress injury last year and, despite making a brief return during the 2025–26 Ashes, was sidelined again due to recurring issues. He subsequently missed the T20 World Cup 2026 and has not played in IPL 2026 so far.
According to the reports, Cummins had joined the SRH camp initially but later returned to Australia for a final assessment of his injury. The evaluation is being conducted by Cricket Australia, and only after receiving clearance and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) will he be allowed to rejoin the tournament.
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Possible return timeline
As things stand, Cummins is still awaiting the results of his fitness assessment. If cleared, he is expected to rejoin the squad after April 17. However, there is no official confirmation on his exact return date yet.
Impact on Sunrisers Hyderabad
Cummins’ absence has been a significant setback for SRH, especially in the bowling department. The team has struggled to defend totals despite strong performances from the batting unit.
In his absence, Ishan Kishan has been leading the side, but SRH have managed just one win in four matches and currently sit in the lower half of the points table.
With Rajasthan Royals entering the clash unbeaten, SRH will need to step up collectively if they are to challenge one of the most in-form teams of the season.
