IPL 2026: Eliminator, SRH vs RR Match Prediction-
who will win today’s IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals
(RR)?
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Two of the most explosive batting units of IPL 2026 lock horns in New
Chandigarh as Rajasthan Royals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-stakes
Eliminator. While SRH enter the clash with six consecutive wins over RR,
Rajasthan will take confidence from their win at this venue earlier in the
season. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s stunning campaign, SRH’s destructive top order and
the battle between Jofra Archer and Travis Head could define who moves one step
closer to the final.
That team was Sunrisers Hyderabad, victors in
2016, and RR's opponents in Mullanpur. SRH would hope "2026 is the new
2016" isn't merely a social media catchphrase. Barring a penultimate ball
finish against Lucknow Super Giants, none of their other four defeats have come
through close margins. On their bad days, they have been comfortably
outmatched. And for a team whose biggest strength is their batting, their 86
all out against Gujarat Titans was ultimately the minute net run-rate
difference that saw them miss out on the top two spot. If it matters, they are
on a six-match winning streak against RR since 2022.
Match Details
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Date & Time: May 27, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST
(Toss at 7:00 PM)
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Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh
International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
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Broadcast/Streaming: Star Sports Network (TV)
and JioHotstar app/website
Context before the match
- SRH: Finished 3rd in
league stage (18 points)
- RR: Finished 4th (also
16 points, lower NRR)
- Both teams were equally
strong and consistent this season.
👉 Winner goes directly to Qualifier 2
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Key Players to Watch
Abhishek Sharma: Over 560 runs this season at a strike-rate above 200.
Heinrich Klaasen: SRH’s middle-order enforcer with more than 600 runs this season.
Pat Cummins: Has consistently troubled Riyan
Parag and remains SRH’s biggest bowling leader in crunch moments.
SRH vs RR, IPL 2026 Eliminator: Pitch Report
Pitch No. 4 will be used in New Chandigarh and it has produced big scores throughout IPL 2026. Teams chasing have won all three matches played on this strip this season. The average first innings score at the venue has crossed 210, with several 200-plus totals already recorded.
Spinners have enjoyed slightly better control
than pacers at this venue, but overall it remains a batting-friendly surface.
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