IPL 2026, Eliminator: SRH vs RR IPL bowling stats & records at MYSICS, Mullanpur

The Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Rajasthan Royals Eliminator is shaping up to be a mouthwatering clash between two sides renowned for their explosive starts. Rajasthan Royals have set the benchmark in IPL 2026 with the best run rate in overs 1-6, consistently going at a rate of knots in the powerplay. Sunrisers Hyderabad are not far behind either, scoring at an impressive 11.02 per over, second only to RR.

While much of the build‑up has centred around the batting fireworks, the real story at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, may well be written by the bowlers. In knockout cricket, it is often the side that holds its nerve with the ball that emerges victorious.

Cummins’ death overs mastery

SRH skipper Pat Cummins will marshal the pace battery with his trademark discipline. His economy rate of 5.66 at the death is the best among any bowler, spinner or pacer who has bowled more than two overs in that phase. Cummins’ ability to squeeze runs when batters are desperate to accelerate could prove pivotal in tilting the balance SRH’s way.

Archer’s match‑up edge

For RR, Jofra Archer remains the ace in the pack. His record against SRH’s top order is telling; he has dismissed Travis Head three times in six innings and has already removed Abhishek Sharma this season. Archer’s knack for striking in key match‑ups gives RR a weapon that can derail SRH’s batting momentum at crucial junctures.

As the Eliminator unfolds, the duel between Cummins’ death‑overs precision and Archer’s incisive new‑ball and middle‑overs threat may well decide who advances. With both teams boasting firepower up front, it is the bowlers who must deliver a “nice day at the office” if their side is to keep the dream of lifting the crown alive.

SRH players' bowling record at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

RR players' bowling record at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium