Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2026 Eliminator on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), starting at 7:30 PM IST. The winner advances to Qualifier 2 on May 29. The loser goes home.
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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Mullanpur,
27 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is the safest captain pick as one of IPL 2026’s most explosive batters with 53 sixes this season and a proven match-winner at this very ground. Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma works perfectly as vice-captain, given his 43 sixes and his role as SRH’s most dangerous top-order batter throughout this tournament.
SRH vs RR Eliminator Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs RR, IPL 2026 Eliminator |
| Date | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| SRH Captain | Pat Cummins |
| RR Captain | Riyan Parag |
| SRH Finished | 3rd (18 points) |
| RR Finished | 4th (16 points) |
| Head-to-Head | SRH leads 13-9 in 22 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator
- Dream11 Team 1
- Dream11 Team 2
- Dream11 Team 3
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for SRH vs RR Eliminator (2nd Innings)
The points start after the 2nd innings begins, so build your team based on the 2nd innings only.
- Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
- Dream11 Team 1 (2nd Innings)
SRH vs RR Eliminator Weather Report
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 28-32°C |
| Humidity | 45-50% (rising to 55% later in the evening) |
| Wind Speed | 8-10 km/h (light northwest breeze) |
| Rain Probability | 0% |
| Sky Condition | Hot day; clear and pleasant evening under lights |
| Dew Factor | High (dew in May evening games at Mullanpur heavily favours the chasing team) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
Pitch Report for Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly; Premium Track with Consistent Bounce |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 212 runs |
| Boundary Length | Moderate-Large (larger than most IPL venues; rewards timing over brute force) |
| Highest Team Total (IPL 2026) | 254/7 (PBKS vs LSG) |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew in May evening games is severe; chasing teams win the vast majority of floodlit games here) |
| Pace Assist | Pacers get early zip and carry in the first four overs; track flattens quickly after that |
| Spin Assist | Moderate early; dew kills spin almost completely in the 2nd innings |
| Dew Effect | Very High in the 2nd innings; dew makes the ball slippery and gives batters a huge advantage under lights |
Injury Updates
SRH: No fresh injury concerns heading into this high-stakes knockout game. Pat Cummins leads the side and bowls at full pace. Additionally, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Eshan Malinga all look fit and ready. Furthermore, Nitish Kumar Reddy gives SRH genuine dual value as a batting all-rounder in the crucial middle overs.
RR: Riyan Parag leads the side and is fully fit. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi both feature as the opening pair and look ready to go. Moreover, Jofra Archer leads the pace attack in full fitness, while Nandre Burger complements him perfectly as the left-arm option in a high-pressure playoff game.
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head
| Category | SRH | RR |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 22 | 22 |
| Matches Won | 14 | 9 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| At Mullanpur, New Chandigarh | 0 wins from 0 | 3 wins from 3 |
| Highest Team Total | 286/6 (Hyderabad, IPL 2025) | 242 (Hyderabad, IPL 2025) |
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Key Players to Watch in SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | Batter | Current Orange Cap holder (440+ runs). The tournament’s most explosive opener, hitting a staggering 43 sixes this season. |
| Vaibhav Suryavanshi | RR | Batter | The 15-year-old sensation leads the season with 53 sixes and already has a century (103 off 37) against SRH this year. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | WK-Batter | SRH’s elite finisher with 414 runs. Known for four 50+ scores and an unmatched ability to accelerate in the death overs. |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | Batter | RR’s most consistent run-scorer in this rivalry; he turns powerplays into match-winning starts alongside Suryavanshi. |
| Eshan Malinga | SRH | Bowler | SRH’s leading wicket-taker (15+ wickets). The “silent architect” who specializes in 19th-over yorkers and death-ball accuracy. |
| Jofra Archer | RR | Bowler | RR’s pace spearhead with 15+ wickets. He has a dominant tactical edge over SRH’s top order (Abhishek, Head, and Kishan). |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | WK-Batter | The reliable No. 3 with 312+ runs. He is the anchor who thrives under the pressure of knockout games. |
