By: Cricket Desk | Published: May 27, 2026 | Updated: Live | Read time: 6 min
The moment every cricket fan in India has been waiting for — the IPL 2026 Eliminator is here.SRH vs RR IPL 2026 tonight at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. One team goes home. One team keeps dreaming.
If you are searching for the live score, toss result, playing XI, weather report, or just want to know who won — you are in the right place. We have everything covered, updated in real time.
SRH Won the Toss — Chose to Bowl First
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at Mullanpur.
Pat Cummins, SRH captain, explained the decision: bowling first at the PCA New Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur suits the Orange Army’s aggressive pace attack. With Brydon Carse, Pat Cummins himself, and Harshal Patel in the lineup, bowling in the powerplay under lights is clearly SRH’s strategy.
This matters because SRH have won both their league stage matches against RR this season — by 57 runs in Hyderabad and by 5 wickets in Jaipur. Chasing is where RR will need to back their batting depth.
Venue: Mullanpur Stadium — PCA New Cricket Stadium
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur (also called the PCA New Stadium or New Chandigarh Cricket Stadium) is hosting its first-ever IPL playoff match. Located in New Chandigarh, Punjab, this world-class facility is one of the newest and most modern cricket stadiums in India.
Stadium Quick Facts:
- Full Name: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
- Location: Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, Punjab
- Capacity: ~30,000 (expandable)
- Opened: 2023
- Managed by: Punjab Cricket Association (PCA)
- Surface: Fresh pitch, expected to offer good pace and bounce early
The pitch at Mullanpur has shown decent carry for pace bowlers in the first innings and tends to become true for batters under lights in the second. Dew is always a factor in evening fixtures here. That makes winning the toss and bowling — exactly what SRH did — a strong tactical choice.
Weather Report — Mullanpur, May 27, 2026
Current temperature: 37°C (99°F) | Condition: Sunny | Rain chance: 0%
No rain threat at all tonight. Clear skies over Mullanpur mean a full 40-over contest is guaranteed. However, dew will settle on the outfield by the second half of the match, making it easier to bat and harder to grip the ball for the bowling side. This heavily favors the team batting second — another factor behind SRH’s toss decision.
SRH vs RR — Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | IPL 2026 Eliminator |
| Date | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Toss | 7:00 PM IST |
| Match Start | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Toss Result | SRH won, elected to bowl |
| Winner advances to | Qualifier 2 vs Gujarat Titans |
Playing XI — SRH vs RR
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Liam Livingstone
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Brydon Carse
- Harshal Patel
- Harsh Dubey
- Kamindu Mendis / Zeeshan Ansari
Key players to watch: Travis Head has been in explosive form at the top — the Australian left-hander can destroy any bowling attack in the powerplay. Heinrich Klaasen’s finishing ability is unmatched in this IPL. Pat Cummins’ death-over bowling is SRH’s biggest weapon.
Rajasthan Royals Playing XI
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Dhruv Jurel (wk)
- Riyan Parag (C)
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Donovan Ferreira
- Dasun Shanaka
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jofra Archer
- Nandre Burger
- Ravi Bishnoi / Tushar Deshpande
Key players to watch: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi — the teenage sensation — has been the heartbeat of RR’s batting. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s consistency at the top gives RR a solid foundation. Jofra Archer is the ultimate X-factor: on his day, he is unplayable at pace and can single-handedly demolish any lineup.
IPL 2026 Points Table — Final Standings
The league stage concluded with four teams qualifying for the playoffs:
| Pos | Team | Points | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 18 | 9 | 5 |
| 2 | Gujarat Titans | 18 | 9 | 5 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 18 | 9 | 5 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| 6 | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| 7 | KKR | 12 | 6 | 8 |
| 8 | Chennai Super Kings | Eliminated | — | — |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | Eliminated | — | — |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | Eliminated | — | — |
SRH and RR’s playoff fate: The Eliminator is a must-win. Lose, and the season is over. Win, and you face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 for a spot in the IPL 2026 Final.
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head in IPL 2026
Both times these two sides met in the league stage this season, Sunrisers Hyderabad came out on top:
- Match 1 (Hyderabad): SRH beat RR by 57 runs — a dominant batting display followed by clinical bowling
- Match 2 (Jaipur): SRH beat RR by 5 wickets — chased down a competitive total with ease
That gives SRH a psychological edge tonight. Riyan Parag and RR will need to flip the script entirely. Playoff cricket, however, has a habit of rewriting stories. Ask any SRH fan — the Orange Army won the IPL 2016 title after going through the Eliminator, the only team in IPL history to do so.
IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule
| Match | Teams | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | RCB vs GT | May 26, 2026 | HPCA Dharamshala |
| Eliminator | SRH vs RR | May 27, 2026 | Mullanpur |
| Qualifier 2 | GT/RR vs SRH/RR winner | May 29, 2026 | TBD |
| Final | TBD | June 1, 2026 | TBD |
Yesterday’s IPL Result (Qualifier 1): Royal Challengers Bengaluru demolished Gujarat Titans by 92 runs (RCB: 254/5, GT: 162 all out). Rajat Patidar smashed 93 and RCB march into the IPL 2026 Final.
2026 IPL Highest Scores & Orange/Purple Cap
- Orange Cap Leader: Sai Sudharsan (Gujarat Titans) — phenomenal consistency throughout
- Purple Cap Leader: To be confirmed based on latest data
- Highest Team Score IPL 2026: RCB’s 254/5 in Qualifier 1 against GT is the standout total of this playoff stage
This Eliminator Matters
This is not just another knockout match. This is about legacy.
For SRH, it is the chance to reach back-to-back finals and potentially win their second IPL title. Their 2016 title — famously won via the Eliminator route — remains the gold standard for knockout cricket. Now, 10 years later, they have a chance to do it again. Pat Cummins’ leadership and Travis Head’s explosive batting have made SRH one of the most feared T20 sides on the planet.
For RR, this is about heart. Riyan Parag has been a revelation as captain — young, aggressive, and tactically sharp. The presence of Jofra Archer — one of the fastest bowlers in the world — gives RR a genuine match-winner. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 14 years old, has turned heads all season and carries the hopes of millions of young Indian fans.
The Mullanpur crowd will be electric. The PCA New Stadium is ready for its biggest night. Under the lights of New Chandigarh, only one team will survive.
How to Watch SRH vs RR Live
- TV: Star Sports 2 HD/SD (English), Star Sports 1 Hindi
- OTT: JioCinema (Free, India)
- Live Score: ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz
Final Word
SRH won the toss and chose to bowl — a smart call given the dew factor at Mullanpur. Their bowlers will have to deliver in the powerplay to put RR under pressure. If Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi fire at the top, RR could post a total that makes SRH nervous. If SRH’s pace trio holds firm, Klaasen and Head should handle the chase comfortably.
Our read: SRH are favorites tonight, but Jofra Archer is the difference-maker. If he fires, anything is possible for RR.Bookmark this page for live score updates, toss results, and the full match report tonight. The IPL 2026 Eliminator — and the race for the trophy — begins now.
Last updated: May 27, 2026 | Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur | Tournament: IPL 2026
