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SRH vs RR Playing XIs: Lhuan-dre Pretorious, Praful Hinge headline major shake-up for Uppal showdown

April 13, 2026

Both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have made quite a few changes ahead of their fixture at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, April 13. As many as three debutants could take the stage tonight.

Having won the toss, Rajasthan Royals’ captain, Riyan Parag opted to bowl first. He mentioned that they have two changes. Shimron Hetmyer who has been a mainstay in the Royals outfit misses out and the 20-year-old South African star, Lhuan-dre Pretorious comes in. In addition, the uncapped pacer, Brijesh Sharma is benched for the experienced Tushar Deshpande.

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For Hyderabad, they have decided to do away with their experienced pacers in Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel. Instead Praful Hinge come in and Sakib Hussain, as said by Ishan Kishan at the toss. But it should be noted that both Harshal and Sakib are in the Impact Sub list, meaning that plans could change if need be.

SRH vs RR: Who is Lhuan dre Pretorious?

Lhuan dre Pretorious is regarded as one of South Africa’s most exciting young batting prospects, known for his aggressive strokeplay and confidence at the crease. A left handed wicketkeeper batter, he built his reputation as a fearless top order hitter capable of taking on bowlers early.

His rapid rise saw him break into the international setup as a teenager, where he made headlines by becoming the youngest South African to register a 150 on Test debut. Having already gained IPL exposure with Rajasthan Royals last season, he returns with growing expectations around his ability to provide explosive starts.

SRH vs RR: Who is Praful Hinge?

Praful Hinge is a Vidarbha seamer who has quietly impressed in the domestic circuit with his consistency and work rate. Primarily known for his red ball performances, the right arm pacer has shown an ability to maintain discipline across long spells while chipping in with crucial wickets.

Though still relatively new to the T20 format, he has demonstrated control and composure when given opportunities. Picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 lakh, Hinge now finds himself stepping into a higher intensity setup where his adaptability will be closely watched.

SRH vs RR: Who is Sakib Hussain?

Sakib Hussain is an emerging fast bowler from Bihar who has steadily worked his way up through domestic cricket. He first caught attention as a teenager with a standout T20 performance, showcasing his knack for picking wickets in short bursts. Since then, he has continued to develop, highlighted by a strong showing in the Ranji Trophy where he claimed a six wicket haul.

Previously part of Kolkata Knight Riders without featuring in a game, Hussain now gets another opportunity at the IPL level with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he will be aiming to convert potential into performance.