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IPL 2026 Eliminator: RR vs SRH Prediction, Pitch Report & Playing XI

Get ready for the IPL 2026 Eliminator between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Read our pitch report, weather forecast, and predicted XIs to find the best match-winner odds today.

5/27/20262 min read

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RR vs SRH Eliminator: High-Stakes Clash in New Chandigarh

The IPL 2026 playoffs have reached a boiling point. Tonight, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face off in a do-or-die Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium. The prize? A ticket to Qualifier 2 to challenge the Gujarat Titans. For fans and exchange traders alike, this high-stakes knockout game is set to be one of the most volatile and profitable matches of the season.

SRH enters the arena as the most dangerous batting unit in the tournament. Driven by the explosive top-order trio of Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen, they have the firepower to chase down any total. However, the Rajasthan Royals have a psychological edge at this specific venue; Riyan Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal have helped RR maintain a flawless 3-0 winning streak in Mullanpur this year. Whether you are backing the favorite or looking for a value underdog, the shifting momentum in this game will create massive opportunities for live, in-play action.

3. Match Details & Reports

Weather Report Expect a clear, warm evening in New Chandigarh. Temperatures will hover around 32°C at the 7:30 PM IST toss, dropping to a comfortable 28°C by the second innings. With zero chance of rain, we are guaranteed a full 40 overs, making this an ideal match for over/under run total markets.

Pitch Report The track at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium offers a brilliant balance between bat and ball. The fresh wicket gives fast bowlers some initial zip under the lights, but it generally flattens out, allowing batters to hit aggressively through the line. A first-innings score of 180+ is the par total here. Teams winning the toss heavily favor bowling first to take advantage of the pitch easing up and potential late-evening dew.

4. Predicted Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

  1. Abhishek Sharma

  2. Ishan Kishan (wk)

  3. Travis Head

  4. Heinrich Klaasen

  5. Nitish Kumar Reddy

  6. Liam Livingstone

  7. Pat Cummins (c)

  8. Harshal Patel

  9. Gerald Coetzee

  10. Praful Hinge

  11. Eshan Malinga

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

  1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

  2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

  3. Riyan Parag

  4. Shimron Hetmyer

  5. Dhruv Jurel (wk)

  6. Donovan Ferreira

  7. Ravindra Jadeja

  8. Jofra Archer

  9. Nandre Burger

  10. Tushar Deshpande

  11. Ravi Bishnoi

Pro-Tip for Your Platform: Keep a close eye on the toss at 7:00 PM IST. If RR wins the toss and opts to chase, their odds will likely shorten given their undefeated record at this venue. Ensure your "Place Bet" or "Get ID" buttons are prominently displayed directly beneath this section!

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