Sunrisers Hyderabad face Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026 Match 3 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (55,000 capacity) in Hyderabad, on Sunday 29 March 2026, starting at 15:30 IST (UTC+5:30). SRH are one-time champions, winning in 2016 under David Warner. Rajasthan Royals are one-time champions, winning the inaugural 2008 edition. Pat Cummins captains Sunrisers; Sanju Samson leads the Royals.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad is one of the largest IPL venues by capacity at 55,000. The ground’s quick outfield and the evening dew that settles across April matches create conditions that consistently favour the team batting second. SRH set multiple IPL scoring records in 2024, fielding one of the most aggressive batting line-ups the competition has seen.

Sunrisers and the Royals are both data-driven franchises that approach squad-building analytically. Pat Cummins brings Australian fast-bowling leadership to a Hyderabad side built on bowling discipline. Sanju Samson’s Royals counter with creative batting across all positions.

When is SRH vs Rajasthan Royals? The match starts at 15:30 IST (UTC+5:30) on 29 March 2026. UK fans in London watch at 11:00 BST (UTC+1). Australian fans in Sydney tune in at 20:00 AEDT (UTC+11). Viewers on the US East Coast catch it at 06:00 EDT (UTC-4). For real-time conversions, check India time and Hyderabad time.

With ten teams and four playoff spots in the IPL group stage, every two-point win counts. Net run rate has separated teams level on points at the playoff cutoff in multiple recent seasons, so winning margins matter as much as results.