IPL 2026 Eliminator: SRH vs RR Set for High-Stakes Clash in Chandigarh

Sunrisers Hyderabad lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. With a spot in the next round on the line, both teams will be eager to deliver a commanding performance on what promises to be a thrilling evening of T20 cricket.

SRH Hold the Edge Going In

Sunrisers Hyderabad enter this knockout fixture with a psychological advantage, having finished third on the points table with 18 points — two ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ 16. Led by Pat Cummins, SRH will look to carry that momentum forward, while Riyan Parag’s Royals must raise their game when it matters most.

Mullanpur Pitch Favours the Chasing Side

The Mullanpur surface has established itself as a high-scoring track this season. Of the four league matches played here during IPL 2026, teams batting second have won three, giving a clear edge to whoever wins the toss and opts to chase. Batters can expect a firm, true surface that rewards aggressive stroke play from the outset.

On the weather front, conditions in New Chandigarh are expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures holding above 40°C well into the evening. No significant rainfall is anticipated, meaning a full match is likely. However, with the BCCI scheduling no reserve day for any playoff fixture except the final, even brief interruptions could carry serious consequences — there will be no shared points, no carryover, and no second chances.