The IPL 2026 the playoffs continue with an exciting Eliminator clash Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) In New Chandigarh. With the loser eliminated from the tournament and the winner one step closer to the final, both teams will be desperate to bring their best game to the table.
SRH enter the competition after finishing third in the league stage despite a crushing innings of 255 against them. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the last match in the group stage. The Pat Cummins the side once again demonstrated why they have one of the most dangerous batting units in the tournament. Ishan Kishi, Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma all in explosive form. Their bowling unit is led by Cummins and Dust Hingestrengthened in the decisive moments of this season.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are fast approaching the playoffs after a must win. Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium. A complete team performance highlighted by RR was produced Jofra Archer’s sensational comprehensive display. Dhruv Jurel and continued to influence in the middle order Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi it remains dangerous above. RR will hope that their pace attack will once again be under pressure in a knockout scenario.
SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: May 27, 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
- Location: 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
Pitch Report of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh has consistently provided a balanced contest between bat and ball. At the start of the innings, the fast bowlers generally enjoy good bounce and off the surface, making the power play phase extremely important for both teams. The first shots are expected to be competitive in the range of 180-200 total. Dew can also be a major factor in the second innings, so captains who win the toss will prefer to bowl first.
Groups
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar ReddyKamindu 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, Shivani Verer, Amit
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 Sharpande, Brignesh Puthur, Sandeep Sharma, Tusrash Desh, M. Sharma, Jofra Archer, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Adam Milne, Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka
Also READ: How Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fared in the IPL playoffs
SRH vs RR, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- SRH win the toss first
- RR’s power play score: 55-65
- Total score of RR: 200-210
Case 2:
- RR win the toss first
- SRH’s powerplay score: 65-75
- Total score of SRH: 210-220
Match Result: First bowling team to win the match.
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