IPL 2026 Eliminator: The 72nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) enters the Eliminator round, where Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the MYSIC stadium in Mullanpur.

The winner of the Eliminator will face off against the loser of Qualifier 1. However, the loser of the Eliminator round doesn’t get a second chance and rather faces elimination from the tournament.

After 13 years, this is the second instance of Sunrisers and Royals locking horns against each other in an IPL eliminator round.

To predict the winning chances of SRH and RR, let’s take a look at their head-to-head rivalry, recent form, weather, and pitch report, toss winning captain’s strategy, key players, predicted starting XI, and impact players.

Hyderabad vs Rajasthan IPL 2026 Match Details

• IPL 2026 Tournament Stage: Eliminator
  
• Match Number in IPL 2026: 72
  
• Match Date and Day: May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)
  
• Venue: Mullanpur Stadium or New PCA Stadium (Also known as Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium— MYSIC Stadium)
  
• City: New Chandigarh in Punjab
  
• Match Timings: 07:30 pm IST

SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Rivalry in IPL

SRH vs RR Head-to-Head in IPL Eliminator

Back in 2013, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals competed against each other in the eliminator round. This was the only instance when these two teams clashed in an IPL playoff.

SRH vs RR Head-to-Head At MYSIC Stadium

For the first time in IPL history, SRH and RR will play against each other at the Mullanpur stadium (MYSIC stadium).

5 Key Players to Watch During SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator

SRH and RR Form Comparison in the Last 5 Matches IPL 2026

Mullanpur Report: Weather, Pitch, and Toss For IPL 2026 Eliminator

• Weather: Let’s take a look at the Mullanpur latest weather forecast reports during the SRH vs RR match:
  
  
  • Temperature: 31°C
  • Wind Speed: 16%
  • Cloud Cover: 1%
  • Humidity: 16%
  • Rainfall Chances: NIL
  • Dew Point: 6°
    
• Pitch: As per the latest pitch reports, the MYSIC stadium in Mullanpur is expected to offer an equal balance between the bat and ball in the upcoming match.
  
• Toss: Although the chasing teams won 3 out of 4 matches this IPL season at the MYSIC stadium, the toss-winning captain should prefer batting first. This is because the dew factor is unlikely to play a crucial role in assisting the chasing teams.

SRH vs RR Predicted Playing XI and Impact Player Selection

Experts predict that SRH and RR are likely to continue with their same playing XI and impact player list for the forthcoming clash in the Eliminator round:

SRH Predicted Playing XI vs RR in IPL 2026 Eliminator

1. Travis Head (Overseas)
2. Abhishek Sharma
3. Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)
4. Heinrich Klaasen (Overseas)
5. Salil Arora
6. Smaran Ravichandran
7. Nitish Kumar Reddy
8. Pat Cummins (Captain / Overseas)
9. Shivang Kumar
10. Eshan Malinga (Overseas)
11. Sakib Hussain

SRH Impact Player Choice in IPL 2026 Eliminator

1. Harshal Patel (Predicted Impact Player)
2. Aniket Verma
3. Liam Livingstone (Overseas)
4. Harsh Dubey
5. Praful Hinge

RR Predicted Playing XI vs SRH in IPL 2026 Eliminator

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi
3. Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper)
4. Riyan Parag (Captain)
5. Donovan Ferreira (Overseas)
6. Shubham Dubey
7. Dasun Shanaka (Overseas)
8. Jofra Archer (Overseas)
9. Nandre Burger (Overseas)
10. Yash Raj Punja
11. Brijesh Sharma

RR Impact Player Choice in IPL 2026 Eliminator

1. Ravindra Jadeja (Predicted Impact Player)
2. Sushant Mishra
3. Aman Rao Perala
4. Ravi Bishnoi
5. Tushar Deshpande

IPL 2026 Eliminator Winner Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad or Rajasthan Royals? 

Despite both teams boasting a powerful batting line-up, Sunrisers Hyderabad are the favorites to win the upcoming match, given their impressive form in the last five matches and strong head-to-head records.

Overall, the team with a strong opening combination, along with immense firepower in its pace and spin bowling attacks, is certain to secure a victory in the IPL 2026 Eliminator.