Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule for May 27
The SRH vs RR Eliminator fixture is a sudden-death encounter, where the losing team will be knocked out of the tournament immediately, while the winners will progress to Qualifier 2 to keep their title hopes alive
The high-stakes knockout stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues today, 27 May, as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare to take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator match. The highly anticipated fixture is scheduled to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali (New Chandigarh). This fixture is a sudden-death encounter, where the losing team will be knocked out of the tournament immediately, while the winners will progress to Qualifier 2 to keep their title hopes alive. You can read the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals match scorecard here.
Eliminator Context
Under the IPL playoff format, the top two teams competed in Qualifier 1 yesterday, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans to secure a direct spot in the final on 31 May. Today's Eliminator presents a much tighter safety net; there are no second chances for SRH or RR. The winner of tonight’s clash will travel to play a rebounding Gujarat Titans on 29 May in Qualifier 2 to determine the second finalist.
Team Form and Key Players
Sunrisers Hyderabad enter the contest with a slight statistical advantage, having secured a higher league position due to an explosive batting line-up that has broken multiple scoring records this season. Backed by solid dynamic top-order performances, Pat Cummins’ side will look to assert dominance early in the powerplay.
Rajasthan Royals, captained by Sanju Samson, secured their playoff berth after a competitive league phase, finishing with eight wins from 14 games. The Royals have shown significant resilience in tight finishes and will rely heavily on their balanced bowling attack and spin department to curb Hyderabad's aggressive batting style.
The head-to-head rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) is historically one of the most one-sided in the IPL. Out of the eight matches played between the sides since Gujarat's debut in 2022, the Titans hold a dominant 6–1 lead, with one match washed out due to rain in 2024. RCB Qualify for IPL 2026 Final, Beat Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1.
SRH secured an eight-wicket victory in their very first meeting in April 2022, but GT have since won every single completed fixture. This clinical streak includes a perfect 3–0 home record for the Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
SRH vs RR Match Schedule and Broadcast Information
The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. Following today's game, the action will enter its final stage, with IPL Qualifier 2 taking place on Friday, before culminating in the grand finale at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
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