Rajasthan Royals marched on in the tournament after knocking out Sunrisers Hyderabad with a dominant 47-run victory in the high-stakes IPL 2026 Eliminator at Mullanpur on May 27, 2026.
A spectacular, record-shattering century from young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi anchored a monumental total of 243 for the Royals. Faced with a steep chase, SRH’s powerhouse top order crumbled early against a blistering new-ball assault led by Jofra Archer, ending their campaign in the tournament.
Match Summary: RR vs SRH, IPL 2026 Eliminator
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| RR Score | 243/8 (20 overs) |
| SRH Score | 196 All Out (19.2 overs) |
| Match Result | RR won by 47 runs |
| Best Batting (RR) | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 97 off 29 balls |
| Best Bowling (RR) | Jofra Archer – 3/58 in 4 overs |
| Venue | MYSIC Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
RR Innings: 243/8 in 20 Overs
Rajasthan Royals came out all guns blazing after being asked to bat first. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put on a breathtaking batting exhibition, shell-shocking the SRH bowlers with a brutal 97 off just 29 balls, striking at an astonishing 334.48 with 9 fours and 5 sixes. Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal (29), he laid the platform with a 125-run opening stand in just 8 overs.
The momentum was fiercely sustained by Dhruv Jurel, who cracked a lightning-fast 50 off 21 balls, and captain Riyan Parag (26). Praful Hinge (3/54) was the pick of the bowlers for SRH, triggering a cluster of late wickets as Donovan Ferreira and Nandre Burger were run out in the chaos. However, the early damage pushed the Royals to a mountainous 243.
RR Innings At A Glance
| Details | RR Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 243/8 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 71/0 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – 97 off 29 balls |
| Best Partnership | Sooryavanshi & Jaiswal – 125 runs |
| Best Bowling (SRH) | Praful Hinge – 3/54 (4 overs) |
SRH Chase: 196 All Out in 19.2 Overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s reply started with a massive blow as Jofra Archer dismissed Abhishek Sharma for a duck on the second ball. While Ishan Kishan (33 off 11) and Travis Head (17 off 8) tried to counter-attack to bring up 50 runs in less than 3 overs, Archer (3/58) blew the game wide open by dismantling the top four inside the Powerplay.
When Heinrich Klaasen fell cheaply for 18 to Yash Raj Punja, SRH collapsed to 81/5. Nitish Kumar Reddy (38 off 20) and Impact Player Salil Arora (35 off 21) put up a spirited fight with a rapid 50-run partnership, but the mountain was too high to climb. Ravindra Jadeja (2/21) and Sushant Mishra (2/21) ripped through the tail, bundling SRH out for 196 in the final over.
SRH Chase At A Glance
| Details | SRH Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 244 runs |
| Total | 196 all out in 19.2 overs |
| Powerplay | 71/4 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Nitish Kumar Reddy – 38 off 20 balls |
| Best Bowling (RR) | Ravindra Jadeja – 2/21 (3 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Sooryavanshi’s Carnage: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 29-ball 97 completely knocked the wind out of SRH’s plans, giving the Royals full control of the knockout clash from the outset.
- Archer’s Triple Blow: Jofra Archer’s high-pace opening spell broke the back of the dangerous SRH top order, neutralizing the heavy-hitting threats of Abhishek, Kishan, and Head early.
- The Jadeja Lock: In a high-scoring game, veteran spinner Ravindra Jadeja brought total calm, drying up the runs with an economy of 7.00 and snapping up two middle-order wickets.
Player of the Match
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR): A completely clear choice for his spectacular, fearless blitz of 97 off 29 balls. His record-shattering innings at the top of the order single-handedly setup the knockout punch for Rajasthan and set the stadium completely on fire.
