Sunrisers Hyderabad are aiming to reach their second IPL final in the last three years as they take on Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
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SRH Finish Ahead of RR on Points Table
SRH ended the league stage in third place with 18 points, finishing ahead of Rajasthan Royals, who accumulated 16 points. The Pat Cummins-led side’s two-point advantage could prove significant, especially if rain impacts the Eliminator in New Chandigarh.
Rain Factor Could Play a Crucial Role
The weather could become a decisive factor in the knockout clash. Punjab Kings have already suffered due to rain earlier in the season, missing out on a playoff spot after losing a crucial point in a washed-out match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
No Reserve Day for IPL 2026 Playoffs (Except Final)
The BCCI has not scheduled a reserve day for any IPL 2026 playoff matches except the final. This means there will be no provision for sharing points in the Eliminator, nor will the match be carried over to the next day in case of rain or unplayable conditions.
SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator: Mullanpur Pitch Report
The IPL 2026 Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals is set to be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Wednesday evening. In the four league matches held at this venue during IPL 2026, the side batting second has come out on top on three occasions, highlighting a clear advantage for chasing teams. The Mullanpur surface has proven to be a high-scoring one.
SRH vs RR: Chandigarh weather forecast
Conditions in New Chandigarh are expected to remain extremely hot, with temperatures staying above 40°C even during the evening hours. Humidity levels are likely to be moderate, while no significant rain threat is expected around the match time. The dry weather and firm pitch surface should assist stroke-making throughout the contest.
SRH vs RR squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (C), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Travis Head, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, RS Ambrish, Amit Kumar
Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Donovan Ferreira, Shubham Dubey, Dasun Shanaka, Jofra Archer, Sushant Mishra, Sandeep Sharma, Brijesh Sharma, Yash Raj Punja, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Aman Rao Perala, Ravi Bishnoi, Ravindra Jadeja, Adam Milne, Shimron Hetmyer, Nandre Burger, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Kuldeep Sen, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh
