The stage is set for a thrilling knockout game in the IPL 2026, as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator on Wednesday, May 27. The game will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
With a place in Qualifier 2 on the line, both teams will be desperate to keep their title hopes alive. The winner of SRH vs RR contest will face the loser of Qualifier 1 for a chance to enter the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
SRH eye another final in IPL, RR enter playoffs dramatically
SRH have enjoyed an impressive campaign this season. The IPL 2016 champions finished third on the points table, winning 9 of 14 league matches. Although Gujarat Titans and RCB also registered the same number of wins, their superior NRR pushed SRH into the eliminator.
Rajasthan Royals booked their place in the playoffs in dramatic fashion after defeating Mumbai Indians in their final league-stage match at the Wankhede Stadium.
The Royals won eight of their 14 league matches and narrowly edged out teams like KKR, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals to secure the fourth and final playoff spot.
Having said this, in this article, let's take a look at the SRH vs RR head to head record for the eliminator match of the ongoing IPL.
SRH vs RR Head To Head Records In IPL
Criterion
Details
Played
23
RR won
9
SRH won
14
Tied/NR
0
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Highest Team Total In IPL
In the SRH vs RR head to head records in IPL, the highest team total is 286/6. This was made by Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, 2025, at Hyderabad.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Lowest Team Total in IPL
The lowest team total recorded in SRH vs RR head to head matches is 102 runs, set by Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2014.
SRH vs RR Highest Individual Score in IPL
Jos Buttler has made the highest individual score in the SRH vs RR head to head record in IPL. The star player scored an unbeaten 124 off 64 balls during IPL 2021.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Best Bowling Figures In IPL
In the SRH vs RR head to head record in the IPL, James Faulkner has the best bowling figures playing for Rajasthan Royals. The bowler scalped 5 wickets, conceding just 16 runs in IPL 2013.
Most Runs In Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
Sanju Samson (playing for CSK in 2026) has made the most runs in the SRH vs RR head to head records. The former RR captain made 764 runs in 20 matches at a strike rate of 141.21 and an average of 44.94.
Most Wickets SRH vs RR IPL
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (playing for RCB in IPL 2026) has the most wickets in SRH vs RR head to head record. The ace pacer has taken 15 wickets in 14 matches at an economy rate of 8.57.
Top Run Scorer Of The Last Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL Match
The last time Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals faced each other was during the 36th match of the IPL 2026 season on April 25.
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 5 wickets. The 15-year-old star player, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, was the top run-scorer in this match; he made 103 runs off 37 balls at a strike rate of 278.38.
Top Wicket Taker Of The Last SRH vs RR IPL Match
Jofra Archer (playing for RR) was the the top wicket-taker of the last Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals IPL Match. The star bowler scalped 2 wickets in four overs, conceding 34 runs at an economy rate of 8.50.
Along with him, Brijesh Sharma and Eshan Malinga also bagged 2 wickets, but with a higher economy rate.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams
Form
RR
W,W,L,L,L
SRH
W,W,L,W,L
Conclusion
As this is a knockout game, pressure will play a huge role. SRH may have the advantage based on recent results, but RR have already shown they can handle tough situations after their must-win victory over MI.
So, fans can expect an exciting contest featuring aggressive batting and quality bowling.
SRH vs RR Head To Head Records (Source: AP)
