IPL 2026: Eliminator Sunrisers Hyderabad ( SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
The BCCI has officially announced that IPL season 2026 will begin on 28th March. The 74 league-stage matches for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League are slated to take place across 61 days at 12 locations.
IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) look to be the biggest “powder kegs” for the 2026 season. The “intent first” approach of their batting line up has translated really well this year as they’ve found seamless ways to include their new high-profile recruits into the existing core. They look like a playoff-contending top-four team once again.
Team Overview (IPL 2026)
- Captain: Ishan Kishan (New for 2026)
- Head Coach: Daniel Vettori
- Home Ground: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Owner: Sun Group (Kaviya Maran)
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals –
Royal Rajasthan daredevils are now known as Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 2026 IPL season. They have ushered in a new era this year with a change in leadership and are among the most complete teams in the league at the moment. The team has an exciting young batting lineup who like to go big and has switched up their tactics as well.
Team Overview (IPL 2026)
- Captain: Riyan Parag (taking over the mantle this season)
- Head Coach: Kumar Sangakkara
- Home Grounds: Sawai Mansingh Stadium (Jaipur) & ACA Stadium (Guwahati)
- Owner: Royal Multisport Private Limited
| Date and day | Venue | Time |
| 27 May, Wednesday | New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | Local time : 7.30 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) : 1.00 P.M. Eastern Time (ET): 8.00 P.M. Indian Standard Time (IST): 7.30 P.M. |
About Venue: New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Location: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) to New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh is around 40 min and covers a distance of around 25 kms
Capactiy: 31,150
Sunrisers Hyderabad route to the Eliminator
| Opponent | Result |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Loss by 6 wickets |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Won by 65 runs |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Loss by 5 wickets |
| Punjab Kings | Loss by 6 wickets |
| Rajasthan Royals | Won by 57 runs |
| Chennai Super Kings | Won by 10 runs |
| Delhi Capitals | Won by 47 runs |
| Rajasthan Royals | Won by 5 wickets |
| Mumbai Indians | Won by 6 wickets |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Loss by 7 wickets |
| Punjab Kings | Won by 33 runs |
| Gujarat Titans | Loss by 82 runs |
| Chennai Super Kings | Won by 5 wickets |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 55 runs |
Rajasthan Royals route to the Eliminator
| Opponent | Result |
| Chennai Super Kings | Won by 8 wickets |
| Gujarat Titans | Won by 6 runs |
| Mumbai Indians | Won by 27 runs |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Won by 6 wickets |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Loss by 57 runs |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Loss by 4 wickets |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Won by 40 runs |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Loss by 5 wickets |
| Punjab Kings | Won by 6 wickets |
| Delhi Capitals | Loss by 7 wickets |
| Gujarat Titans | Loss by 77 runs |
| Delhi Capitals | loss by 5 wickets |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Won by 7 wickets |
| Mumbai Indians | Won by 30 runs |
SRH vs RR Head to Head Records & Stats
| SRH | RR | |
| 20 | Matches Played | 20 |
| 11 | Won | 09 |
| 09 | Loss | 11 |
| 00 | No Result | 00 |
| 217 | Highest Score | 220 |
| 127 | Lowest Score | 102 |
Performance in last 1 Year
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Win% |
| SRH | 15 | 10 | 05 | 66.67 |
| RR | 14 | 08 | 06 | 57.14 |
Top Performers in last 1 Year
| Team | Batsman | Bowler |
| SRH | Heinrich Klaasen (711) | Eshan Malinga (22) |
| RR | Vaibhav Suryavanshi (583) | Jofra Archer (21) |
SRH 2026 Full Squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Smaran Ravichandran, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga
RR 2026 Full Squad:
Sanju Samson (c),Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Nitish Rana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma, Kunal Singh Rathore, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Ashok Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi.
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FAQ:
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Where To Watch For Free?
If you’re looking to watch IPL 2026 matches live stream for free then you’re out of luck. Every broadcast channel/streaming service will require you to purchase a subscription.
If you are a Jio subscriber then you might be able to bundle your subscription with certain Jio prepaid plans. Certain prepaid plans offer JioHotstar subscription bundled. Check which prepaid bundles are offered by Jio.
Unofficial sources which stream IPL 2026 matches include illegal streaming websites. Not only is it illegal to watch streams from these websites but the video quality is low. Please do not use these sites.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL Streaming in India
JioStar is the official streaming partner for IPL 2026 matches being held in India. Jio merged both JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar to come up with a new platform called JioHotstar in early 2026. IPL 2026 streaming in India will now take place on JioHotstar. JioHotstar has over 750 million subscribers throughout India. JioHotstar provides streams in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali.
Subscription Details
JioHotstar requires a paid subscription for IPL 2026. Free streaming from previous seasons is no longer available. As of late March 2026, the updated plans are as follows:
| Plan Type | Price | Duration | Device Access | Features |
| Mobile | ₹79 | 1 Month | Mobile only | Standard definition |
| Super | ₹149 | 1 Month | Mobile & Tablet | Multi-device (Mobile/Tablet) |
| Premium | ₹299 | 1 Month | All devices (Mobile, Tablet, Smart TV) | 4K Streaming, Dolby Vision |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL TV Channels to Watch Live in India
Star Sports Network will telecast all the IPL matches on their channels:
English commentators will telecast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD.
Hindi commentators will telecast on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD.
Star Sports also telecasts cricket matches in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bengali on their respective language channels.
Star Sports channels are a part of the sports package of all major DTH providers. Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV and other cable companies offer Star Sports. The channel numbers and pricing of packages differ from provider to provider
Live Telecast Streaming Available to Watch IPL 2026 Worldwide?
Based on your location, here is where you can watch IPL 2026 Live:
TV Channel
| Location | Broadcaster |
| India | Star Sports Network |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Sports |
| United States | Willow TV |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | CricLife/ beIN Sports |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports (Flow Sports 2) |
| Canada | Willow TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Afghanistan | Ariana Television Network |
| Nepal | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Sri Lanka | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Maldives | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Guyana | ENet |
| Rest of the world | YuppTV (select regions) |
Live streaming platforms Available to Watch IPL 2026 worldwide/
| Location | Live streaming |
| India | JioStar (JioHotstar app) |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV App, Sling TV, Fubo |
| Australia | Kayo Sports |
| Middle East & North Africa | StarzPlay |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport App, DStv |
| New Zealand | Sky Go NZ |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports app |
| Canada | Willow TV App, Sling TV, Fubo |
| Rest of the world | YuppTV (select regions) |
Live stream IPL 2026 on Mobile
Most platforms have an official mobile app that you can download to live stream matches on your phone. You can use the below apps based on your location:
India: JioHotstar App
USA, Canada: Willow TV App
UK, Ireland: Sky Sports App
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport App
Australia: Kayo Sports App
Global (70+ countries): YuppTV App
Some streaming platforms have lower-cost mobile-only subscriptions. Look for a data-efficient mode or low video quality settings on the app if you have limited data.
VPN Tips for Watching IPL 2026 Stream
Many international travelers use a VPN to access streaming services from their home country. If you currently have an active subscription to a streaming platform in your home country, you can use a VPN to virtually connect to servers in your home country.
Please note that some streaming services may block VPN users from accessing their service. Make sure to review the streaming service’s terms of service and follow all digital laws in your region. Streaming with a VPN may be illegal in some countries.
Listen to Live Commentary IPL 2026 Match
For Live commentary, you have a few options. Listen to All India Radio (AIR) for local coverage in India. If you are in another cricket-loving country, the local radio may play commentary of the match.
