Key takeaways
- Chasing teams have won 43 of 67 IPL matches in Jaipur — one of the strongest chasing records of any IPL ground.
- In 2026, every side batting first in the first three Jaipur games made more than 220; two of those totals were still chased.
- Batting gets easier under lights, with more consistent bounce.
- Square boundaries are long and straight ones shorter — batters who hit down the ground do better.
Jaipur at a glance
| City | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| IPL home team | Rajasthan Royals |
| IPL matches (to May 2026) | 67 |
| Won batting first / chasing | 24 / 43 |
| Toss winners' record | 37 wins |
| Average first-innings score | 168 |
| Highest total / highest chase | 229/5 — Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2026 |
| Lowest total | 59 |
Is the Sawai Mansingh Stadium pitch good for batting or bowling?
Batting, and especially chasing. Teams batting second have won 43 of 67 IPL matches in Jaipur, and in 2026 every side batting first in the first three games made more than 220. Batting gets easier under lights, and batters who hit straight do better because the square boundaries are long.
What the pitch is like
The Sawai Mansingh Stadium gives bowlers something early — some lateral movement for seamers with the new ball, and grip for spinners — but it gets easier for batting as the match goes on, especially under floodlights, when the bounce becomes more consistent.
The shape of the ground matters too. The square boundaries are long, so cross-batted shots — pulls, cuts, slog-sweeps — are harder to hit for six. The straight boundaries are shorter, so batters who hit down the ground score more freely.
The numbers
All-time IPL figures at the venue (67 matches, as of May 2026):
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Average first-innings score | 168 |
| Wins batting first / chasing | 24 / 43 |
| Wins by toss winners / losers | 37 / 23 |
| Highest total | 229/5 |
| Highest successful chase | 229/5 — SRH, 2026 |
| Lowest total | 59 |
IPL 2026: totals rose sharply. In the first three games at Jaipur, the side batting first scored more than 220 every time — and two of those totals were chased down. Rajasthan lost all three of those home games.
Toss and chasing
This is one of the best chasing grounds in the IPL. Chasing teams have won 43 of 67 matches, and most captains who win the toss choose to bowl first.
For your team: after the toss, give clear extra weight to the side batting second — especially its top order.
Pace or spin?
- New-ball seamers get some early movement and are the best bowling picks in the first innings.
- Spinners get grip, and the long square boundaries make it harder for batters to slog-sweep them for six.
- In the second innings, bowlers find it harder as the bounce becomes more even under lights.
Building a fantasy team for Jaipur
- Start with the chasing side's top order once the toss is known.
- Prefer batters who hit straight over those who rely on pulls and cuts.
- Pick the first-innings bowling side's best seamers and spinners — they bowl when conditions help them most.
- Captain: a top-order batter from the side batting second.
- In mega contests, a spinner from the side bowling first can be a strong differential, helped by the long square boundaries.
For a full routine, see pitch and conditions and captain and vice-captain.
RR at home
Rajasthan Royals also played home games in Guwahati in 2026, starting their season there before moving to Jaipur — so check the venue for each fixture.
RR's squad, core picks and recent form are in the RR fantasy guide.
Pre-match checklist
- Confirm the venue — Jaipur or Guwahati.
- After the toss, lean firmly towards the chasing side's top order.
- Check the start time; night games are easier for batting.
- Pick batters who hit down the ground.
Sources
- CricTracker, RR vs LSG: IPL 2026 records and stats at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, May 2026 — venue figures, 2026 pattern and pitch notes.
- CricTracker, RR vs SRH: IPL 2026 records and stats at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, April 2026 — pitch notes and 2026 home venues.