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Teenager eyes T20 run record vs Hyderabad
13 Apr
Summary
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi aims to break T20 1000-run record.
- Rajasthan Royals seek fifth consecutive win.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad struggle with one win in four matches.
Rajasthan Royals will face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, April 13, in IPL 2026 Match 21. The Royals are enjoying a stellar season, currently holding an unbeaten record with four straight wins, largely powered by opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The 15-year-old prodigy is poised to set a new T20 world record, needing 99 runs to become the fastest player to reach 1000 T20 runs, a record currently held by Shaun Marsh.
In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad have found the current season challenging, securing only one win from their four matches. They enter this game following a six-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings, where they failed to defend a total of 220. The team is reportedly missing the leadership and bowling strength of their regular captain, Pat Cummins, who is sidelined due to injury. Captain Ishan Kishan acknowledged execution issues in their recent loss.
Historically, Sunrisers Hyderabad have a slight edge in their head-to-head record against Rajasthan Royals, with 12 wins to Rajasthan's 9 in 21 encounters. The last meeting in the 2025 season saw Sunrisers Hyderabad emerge victorious by 44 runs. The match is scheduled to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, with the toss at 7:00 PM IST and play commencing at 7:30 PM IST. It will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and streamed on JioHotstar.
