IPL Officials Record Rajasthan Royals Eliminator Win Over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajasthan Royals produced a dominant batting display to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at Mullanpur, Chandigarh. The latest update from the knockout clash saw Rajasthan post a massive 243/8 before bowling out Hyderabad for 196 in 19.2 overs.
The high-scoring Eliminator witnessed aggressive batting from both sides, but Rajasthan Royals maintained control through key partnerships and timely wickets. The result sends Rajasthan further ahead in the IPL 2026 playoffs race.
Rajasthan Royals Batting Powers Massive IPL 2026 Total
After being asked to bat first, Rajasthan Royals registered one of their strongest totals of the season. Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi led the charge with a blistering 97 runs off just 29 balls, smashing 12 sixes and five boundaries.
Yashasvi Jaiswal added 29 runs before Dhruv Jurel accelerated the innings with a quick 50 from 21 deliveries. Riyan Parag also contributed with a rapid 26 off 12 balls as Rajasthan crossed the 240-run mark.
Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers struggled for control throughout the innings. Praful Hinge picked up three wickets, while Shivang Kumar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Eshan Malinga claimed one wicket each.
Pat Cummins conceded 64 runs in four overs, while Sakib Hussain also faced heavy punishment during the middle overs. Rajasthan Royals eventually finished at 243/8 in 20 overs.
Jofra Archer Leads Rajasthan Royals Bowling Attack
Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered an early collapse during the chase after losing Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the opening over. Jofra Archer struck immediately and later removed Travis Head and Ishan Kishan to dent Hyderabad’s chase.
Despite the setbacks, Ishan Kishan scored a quick 33 off 11 balls, while Nitish Kumar Reddy kept Hyderabad in contention briefly with 38 from 20 deliveries. Salil Arora also added 35 runs during the middle overs.
However, Rajasthan Royals bowlers continued taking wickets at regular intervals. Ravindra Jadeja delivered an economical spell and picked up two important wickets, while Nandre Burger and Sushant Mishra also claimed two wickets each.
Sunrisers Hyderabad were eventually bowled out for 196 in 19.2 overs, handing Rajasthan Royals a comfortable 47-run victory in the Eliminator clash.
IPL 2026 Eliminator Match Details and Official Statement
The IPL 2026 Eliminator was played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Sunrisers Hyderabad had won the toss and elected to field first.
The match officials included umpires Adrian Holdstock and Ulhas Gandhe, while Rohan Pandit served as the third umpire. Vengalil Narayan Kutty was the match referee for the knockout fixture.
The incident details from the Eliminator highlighted Rajasthan Royals’ aggressive batting approach and effective pace attack under pressure conditions. The official result confirmed Rajasthan Royals’ progression after a comprehensive performance against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s explosive innings and Jofra Archer’s early breakthroughs remained the biggest turning points in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. Rajasthan Royals now move forward with momentum as the tournament enters its final stages.