Key Match Details
In one of the crucial encounters of the IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be facing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator match. The game is set to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Wednesday, May 27th. Both teams are determined to secure their spot in Qualifier 2.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Performance
Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased impressive performances throughout their league campaign in the tournament. They secured third place on the leaderboard with 18 points from their 14 league matches. Coming into this match, SRH has a two-match winning streak, having defeated CSK and RCB in their last two games. Their batting lineup has been outstanding, with top-order batters like Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan leading the charge. This right-left duo has been aggressive and effective against bowlers. On the bowling front, Sakib Hussain and Eshan Malinga have been performing well.
Rajasthan Royals’ Performance
Rajasthan Royals narrowly made it into the fourth spot on the points table after defeating Mumbai Indians by 30 runs in their last league game. They finished with 16 points. Although they started the tournament strongly, they struggled in the middle phase, finishing fourth. Their batting lineup has been strong, particularly with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s performance. On the bowling side, Jofra Archer has been taking regular wickets and maintaining economy.
Match Schedule and Venue
The SRH vs RR Eliminator T20 IPL match is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27th, starting at 7:30 p.m. IST. The venue is the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and available for live streaming on JioHotstar.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to be well-balanced, offering pace and bounce. It will be favorable for batters in the early stages of the game, with a quick outfield aiding boundaries. Pacers will need to maintain good line and length as the pitch may not offer much assistance. The average first innings total is likely to be between 165 and 175.
The weather in Chandigarh is expected to be hot and humid, with no rain predicted during the game. The temperatures are expected to hover around 25-28°C under mostly clear skies. As it is an evening game, the conditions are expected to be warm and pleasant.
Head-to-Head Records
The head-to-head record between SRH and RR in T20s shows that SRH has won 14 out of 23 matches, while RR has won 9. There have been no tied or no-result matches in this series.
Probable Lineups
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Praful Hinge, Nitish Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Sakib Hussain.
(Impact Players: Krains Fuletra, Aniket Verma, Gerald Coetzee, Zeeshan Ansari)
Rajasthan Royals:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sandeep Sharma, Riyan Parag (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dasun Shanaka, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Jofra Archer, Sushant Mishra, Yash Punja, Brijesh Sharma.
(Impact Players: Aman Rao, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande)
Players to Watch
Ishan Kishan (SRH): This left-handed batter has been in excellent form, scoring 569 runs in 14 innings with six half-centuries. He has a strike rate of 178.36 and an average of 40.64. He recently scored 70 and 79 runs in his previous two knocks.
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): This 34-year-old former Proteas player is currently third on the highest run-scorer list with 606 runs in 14 matches, including five half-centuries. He has a strike rate of 159.47 and an average of 50.5 this season.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR): This young opening batter has been one of the best performers for RR, scoring 583 runs in 14 matches with a strike rate of 223. He recently scored 93 off 38 balls against LSG.
Dhruv Jurel (RR): This right-handed wicketkeeper-batter has been consistent, scoring 458 runs in 14 matches with a strike rate of 150. He provides stability in the middle overs.
Toss Prediction
Historical data shows that in the 7 T20 matches played at this venue, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all occasions. Teams batting first have won 7 out of 15 matches, but in the last six matches, the teams bowling first have won five games.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1:
Toss Winner: SRH (opts to bowl first)
Power-Play Score: 60-70
RR Total: 190-200
Match Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Scenario 2:
Toss Winner: RR (opts to bowl first)
Power-Play Score: 55-65
SRH Total: 210-220
Match Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Final Prediction
Based on recent head-to-head performances, Sunrisers Hyderabad holds a significant advantage over Rajasthan Royals. Both teams have won their last two matches, but SRH is the favorite due to their dominance in the last six encounters against RR. They have also beaten them twice this season, giving them a psychological edge going into this match.
