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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. SRH have defeated RR twice during the league stages and will be eyeing their third consecutive win in what promises to be a thriller.

SRH finished third in the league stage with nine wins in 14 games. They will be coming to this game on the back of two back-to-back wins. Their batters, especially the top four, have done a great job, while Pat Cummins has led the bowling unit really well.

Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, and Travis Head have been the main reason for their excellent performance. All are contributing consistently, and it’s a great sign for SRH. Nitish Kumar Reddy has also done well down the order.

Bowling-wise, Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain alongside Cummins have been brilliant. They’ve played to their strengths, and have been able to take regular wickets. However, the spin attack’s failure to create an impact is a bit of a concern for the men in orange. But overall, they are playing good cricket as a team.

Meanwhile, RR finished fourth as they held their nerves in the last game of the league stages. They started off well but lost track in the middle and had a question mark on whether they’ll even qualify for the playoffs or not. 

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel will be the key with the bat. Riyan Parag has played a couple of good knocks, while they need some consistency from Donovan Ferreira, as he has thrown away his wicket a few times this season. Brijesh Sharma has been good with the ball and has been a good assistance to Jofra Archer, who’s breathing fire. 

IPL 2026 Eliminator Match: SRH vs RR Probable Playing XIIs

Both sides are expected to be unchanged from their last respective games, but Praful Hinge may replace Harshal Patel for SRH.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel (wk), 4. Riyan Parag (c), 5. Dasun Shanaka, 6. Donovan Ferreira, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Shubham Dubey, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Nandre Burger, 11. Brijesh Sharma, 12. Yash Raj Punja  

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan (c & wk), 4. Heinrich Klaasen, 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Salil Arora, 7. Smaran Ravichandran, 8. Pat Cummins, 9.  Shivang Kumar, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Eshan Malinga, 12. Sakib Hussain

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Mullanpur Pitch Report and Weather

We saw the batters dominate at this venue during the league stages of the tournament. The ball came onto the bat nicely, allowing them to play their shots. The new ball might move a little, but overall, expect the batters to dominate the match. Scores in the range of 190-210 are expected, and teams will prefer chasing. The spinners may get some assistance as the game progresses.

It will be a clear day in Mullanpur, with the temperature being around 39 degrees Celsius at the start of the game. Dew shouldn’t be a factor.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs RR: Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicketkeeper picks:  

• Ishan Kishan has 569 runs in 14 matches so far at an average of 40.64 with six fifties to his name. Kishan will be a key batter for his side as he can take on any bowling unit on his day. He will be a good C/VC option as well.
• Dhurv Jurel is another top pick from the wicket-keeping section. At number three, he can keep the tempo going after a good start or play according to the situation. Jurel has 458 runs with five fifties in 14 matches. You can try him as C/VC too.
• Heinrich Klaasen has 606 runs in 14 innings at an average of 50.50 and has struck at 159.47, including six fifties. He’s looking better in every game and has held the innings together for his team in the middle order. He has been the best batter of this edition and will be a good C/VC pick.

Key batter picks: 

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is the x-factor for RR. They’ll win if he gets going, as he can decimate any bowling unit and scores big on his day. He hits sixes for fun and can take the game away in just a few overs. He has 583 runs in 14 matches with three fifties and a century. His strike rate is a whopping 232.27 and averages 41.64. He’s an excellent captain choice.
• Yashasvi Jaiswal has 397 runs in 14 matches with three fifties. The league stage wasn’t up to his standards, as he failed to get going more often than not or failed to capitalise on the starts to convert into big scores. Jaiswal will have another opportunity, and he’ll look to capitalise on this and will be a good C/VC option.
• Abhishek Sharma has 563 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 206.22, averaging 43.30 with four fifties and a hundred. Abhishek may face some difficulties against Archer early on, but he’ll be a top C/VC choice. He has batted beautifully and will look to take the attack to RR.
• Travis Head has 393 runs in 14 games with twi fifties. This season, Head has scored 25-30 quick runs and has been dismissed. He’s failed to convert them into big scores but has got SRH off to good starts in the first few overs. Head will look to do the same in this game but will have to be cautious against Archer.

Top all-rounder picks: 

• Riyan Parag will bat at four for the Royals and has shown glimpses of what he can do on a couple of occasions. He can hit both spin and pace in the middle overs and can help his side gain the upper hand during that phase. Parag will be determined to do well and will be a top differential pick.

Key bowler picks: 

• Jofra Archer will trouble SRH’s top three. He has 21 wickets in 14 matches and is breathing fire with the ball, be it in the powerplay or towards the end. He is capable with the bat too, and we saw that in the last match. Archer will be a good C/VC option too.
• Pat Cummins will lead from the front with the ball, bowling the key overs for SRH. He uses the hard length well and bowls according to the conditions. Cummins has eight wickets so far. He’ll be a must in your fantasy teams.

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Other Players to Consider for Your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Eshan Malinga
• Sakin Hussain
• Donovan Ferreira (while chasing)
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Yash Raj Punja

Other Matchups and Facts 

• Sunrisers Hyderabad are ahead 14-9 against Rajashtan Royals in the IPL. 
• Sunrisers have won all of the last five games between the two teams. 
• Riyan Parag vs. Pat Cummins (T20s): 14 runs and 3 dismissals in 14 deliveries.
• Ishan Kishan vs. Ravi Bishnoi (T20s): 48 runs and 4 dismissals in 46 deliveries.
• Ishan Kishan vs. Sandeep Sharma (T20s): 82 runs and 4 dismissals in 50 deliveries.
• Travis Head vs. Jofra Archer (T20s): 35 runs and 2 dismissals in 19 deliveries.

IPL 2026 Eliminator: SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match

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IPL 2026 Eliminator Match: SRH vs RR Match Prediction: Who will win?

SRH will start as the favourites, as they’ve had the upper hand over the Royals this season and they are playing as a team. Sunrisers’ bowlers have done a great job, and the batters have been in sublime form as well.

Sunrisers Hyderabad should win this match.

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