Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Pitch Report: The IPL 2026 playoffs are underway; on May 27 at 7:30 PM (IST), Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's SRH vs RR match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (SRH vs RR) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
- Date: May 27, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
SRH vs RR Match Previews
Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a stellar performance this season, winning 9 of their 14 group-stage matches to finish third on the points table. They continued to impress in their previous match as well, securing a resounding 55-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore. Batting first, SRH posted a mammoth total of 255 runs, while Bangalore could only manage 200 runs in reply.
The Sunrisers' top order played a pivotal role; Abhishek Sharma smashed 56 runs off just 22 balls, while Ishan Kishan contributed a magnificent 79 runs. Heinrich Klaasen also scored a brilliant half-century, enabling SRH to set such a massive total.
Rajasthan Royals are also in superb form and have cemented their spot in the playoffs following a 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians in their last match. Batting first, Rajasthan posted an impressive total of 205 runs. In response, Mumbai Indians were restricted to just 179 runs. RR's batsmen made key contributions; Dhruv Jurel played a splendid innings of 38 runs, while Jofra Archer scored a crucial 32 runs.
SRH vs RR Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
RR vs SRH Match Pitch Report: The pitch (Pitch No. 4) expected for this knockout match features a surface composed of a mixture of black and red soil, rendering it hard and dry. This composition ensures consistent and true bounce, allowing power-hitters to get behind the line of the ball and play their shots with complete confidence.
- This pitch is perfectly primed for a high-scoring encounter. In six of the last eight completed innings played at Mullanpur, the 200-run mark has been breached, and the average first-innings score stands at 214 runs.
- Fast bowlers can expect to find some lateral seam movement and early bounce with the new ball. This sets the stage for a thrilling contest between Jofra Archer's blistering pace and the highly aggressive opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head.
- As the ball ages, the pitch tends to flatten out completely. Varying pace and utilizing cutters will be crucial for stemming the flow of runs; however, spinners have demonstrated slightly better control than fast bowlers during the middle overs here—the latter having often taken a severe beating at this venue.
- The square boundaries measure approximately 67 meters, while the straight boundaries extend up to 70 meters. Furthermore, thanks to an exceptionally fast outfield, the likelihood of hitting sixes at this stadium is quite high.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 15 | |
| Batting first won: | 7 | |
| Bowling first won: | 8 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 180 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 155 | |
| Highest Total: | 254/7 | |
| Lowest Total: | 95 | |
| Highest Chased: | No Records |
RCB vs GT Match Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Travis Head, 3. Ishan Kishan(WK), 4. Heinrich Klaasen(WK), 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Salil Arora(WK), 7. Smaran-R, 8. Pat Cummins(C), 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Eshan Malinga, 11. Sakib Hussain
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 3. Dhruv Jurel(WK), 4. Riyan Parag(C), 5. Donavon Ferreira, 6. Shubham Dubey, 7. Dasun Shanaka, 8. Jofra Archer, 9. Yash Punja, 10. Nandre Burger, 11. Brijesh Sharma
