Ravichandran Ashwin, a former Indian cricketer, has raised concerns about the Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) prospects in their upcoming IPL 2026 match against the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 13. SRH, struggling with a depleted bowling unit, has suffered back-to-back losses following a win against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ashwin noted that SRH's inexperience and injuries to key players like Carse and Malinga have left them vulnerable. In contrast, RR, led by Riyan Parag, is enjoying a strong season, recently achieving four consecutive wins. Ashwin emphasized that if RR wins this match, they will strengthen their chances of finishing in the top two. He suggested that SRH's best strategy would be to exploit a slow wicket and restrict RR to around 160 runs. The match is crucial for both teams, with RR aiming to maintain their winning streak and SRH desperate for a turnaround.