The IPL 2026 playoffs continue with a thrilling Eliminator clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in New Chandigarh. With the loser getting knocked out of the tournament and the winner progressing one step closer to the final, both teams will be desperate to bring their best game to the table.
SRH enter the contest after finishing third in the league stage despite a crushing 255-run batting display against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their final group-stage encounter. The Pat Cummins side once again showcased why they possess one of the most dangerous batting units in the tournament. Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma are all in explosive form. Their bowling unit, led by Cummins and Praful Hinge, has also stepped up during crucial moments this season.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals arrive in the playoffs with momentum after a must-win victory against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium. RR produced a complete team performance, highlighted by Jofra Archer’s sensational all-round display. Dhruv Jurel has continued to impress in the middle order, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi remain dangerous at the top. RR will hope their pace attack once again delivers under pressure in a knockout scenario.
SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: May 27, 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
Matches played: 23 | SRH won: 14 | RR won: 9
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh has consistently provided a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the innings, fast bowlers generally enjoy good bounce and carry off the surface, making the powerplay phase extremely important for both teams. A first-innings total in the range of 180-200 is expected to be competitive. Dew could also become a major factor in the second innings, which is why captains winning the toss are likely to prefer bowling first.
Squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Brydon Carse, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, David Payne, Onkar Tarmale, Amit Kumar, Krains Fuletra, Shivam Mavi, Aniket Verma
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aman Rao, Ravi Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Raj Punja, Vignesh Puthur, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Sushant Mishra, Kuldeep Sen, Brijesh Sharma, Jofra Archer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Adam Milne, Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka
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SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- SRH wins the toss and bowls first
- RR’s powerplay score: 55-65
- RR’s total score: 200-210
Case 2:
- RR wins the toss and bowls first
- SRH’s powerplay score: 65-75
- SRH’s total score: 210-220
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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