IPL 2026: SRH vs RR Match Prediction, Eliminator - Who will win today’s IPL match between Hyderabad and Rajasthan?
Pat Cummins, Riyan Parag (Source: IPLT20.COM)
Published - 26 May 2026, 06:53 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will once again look to exert their dominance on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Wednesday, May 27, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. SRH sealed their berth in the playoffs after finishing third on the IPL 2026 points table with 18 points from 14 games.
They’re fresh from a victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last league fixture. On the other hand, Rajasthan qualified for the playoffs after a 30-run victory in their last match against Mumbai Indians (MI) and finished fourth on the points table.
Both teams will head into the upcoming game, being fully aware that any lapses will knock them out of the tournament. However, SRH will be riding high on confidence, having beaten Rajasthan in their last six matches.
SRH vs RR Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Wednesday, May 27 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Eliminator | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 15 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 07 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 08 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 181 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 172 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 254/7 (20) by PBKS vs LSG, 2026 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 95/10 (15.1) by KKR vs PBKS, 2025 |
| Highest Score Chased | 223 [228/4 in 19.2 overs] by RR vs PBKS, 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 111 by PBKS vs KKR, 2025 |
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Bounce | Decent | Good | Helpful |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal after powerplay | Moderate |
| Best Phase | Powerplay and death overs | Early and middle overs | After early overs |
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 23 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 09 |
SRH vs RR Playing 11 with Impact sub
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel/Praful Hinge, Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel(w), Riyan Parag(c), Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Ravindra Jadeja, Jofra Archer, Nandre Burger, Yash Raj Punja, Brijesh Sharma
Players to watch out for in SRH vs RR
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The teen batting sensation has carried Rajasthan’s batting lineup on his shoulders, being the team’s leading run scorer with 583 runs from 14 innings. Sooryavanshi had a rare failure in the last fixture against Mumbai Indians (MI) and will be eager to make amends in the upcoming match, with everything on the line for Rajasthan.
Eshan Malinga
The right-arm speedster is the leading wicket-taker for his team with 19 wickets from 14 innings at an average of 24.57 and an economy of 9.27. As SRH march into the playoffs, Malinga will set his sights on dismantling Rajasthan’s batting lineup and get his team a step closer to the final.
Today's Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
