Rajasthan Royals secured a commanding 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad within the IPL 2026 Eliminator on the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Recent Chandigarh. Smashed forward by a unprecedented batting display, Rajasthan posted their highest-ever IPL total of 243/8 before bowling out Sunrisers Hyderabad for 196 in 19.2 overs.
Sooryavanshi Carnage and Jurel’s Fifties
After Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to field, Rajasthan opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi unleashed an absolute masterclass in power-hitting. The young prodigy dismantled the Hyderabad bowling attack, smashing 97 runs off just 29 deliveries, including 5 fours and 12 sixes.
During his explosive innings, Suryavanshi also broke the long-standing record for essentially the most sixes hit in a single IPL season. Following his dismissal, Dhruv Jurel maintained the momentum with a quickfire 50 off 21 balls, featuring 5 boundaries and three sixes. Riyan Parag contributed a brisk 26 off 12 balls.
Despite a late fightback from the Hyderabad bowlers, led by Praful Hinge, who claimed 3/54, Rajasthan reached a formidable 243/8 of their allotted 20 overs. Listed here are some twitter reactions:
🚨RAJASTHAN ROYALS BEAT SRH IN THE ELIMINATOR.
– RR Vs GT on twenty ninth May in Mullanpur.#SRHvsRR pic.twitter.com/mVmqLCQjEh
— Indian Cricket (@IPL2025Auction) May 27, 2026
So the 2016 curse is over, SRH are getting disqualified.With that, Rajasthan Royals are set to tackle Gujarat Titans. I feel RR have a slight edge over GT without delay.
If that happens, we’re heading towards an RR vs RCB final. pic.twitter.com/IZiZecscd6
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) May 27, 2026
FIRST SEASON AS CAPTAIN – RAJASTHAN ROYALS INTO QUALIFIER 2…!!!!
– Captain Riyan Parag is here to remain 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QViwcpHDHx
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 27, 2026
14 years later, the record finally falls…to a 15-year-old. 🙌
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rewrites history with 6️⃣5️⃣sixes, surpassing Chris Gayle’s iconic tally. 🤯#TATAIPL #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/6hhWToYCI2
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 27, 2026
VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI STARTED AND ENDED SRH’S RUN TODAY. WHAT A WIN FOR RR.#RRvsSRHpic.twitter.com/NBjQRHVPIf
— SMILE_Posts (@S_M_I_L_E_Posts) May 27, 2026
🩷 Perfect revenge by RR!
IPL 2024: SRH beat RR (Qualifier 2)
IPL 2026: RR beat SRH (Eliminator)
Tables turned. 🔥✅#SRHvsRR pic.twitter.com/naUCZ7rnf5— Aman Sharma (@amancrick_news) May 27, 2026
IPL Eliminator ends with SRH falling short in chase of 244 vs RR. Congratulations Rajasthan Royals and best wishes for the subsequent clash against Gujarat Titans. An actual treat watching Vaibhav Suryavanshi bat. pic.twitter.com/q5utx3UI3D
— Ashok Mahajan (@AshokMahajan2) May 27, 2026
Archer Leads Comprehensive Bowling Display
Chasing a frightening goal of 244, Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a right away setback. Speedster Jofra Archer dismissed the damaging Abhishek Sharma for a duck on the second ball of the innings. Archer struck again soon after, removing Ishan Kishan for a fast 33 off 11 balls.
Hyderabad struggled to construct partnerships against a disciplined Rajasthan attack. Left-arm pacer Nandre Burger removed Smaran Ravichandran for 1, while Travis Head fell to Archer for 17. Nitish Kumar Reddy (38 off 20 balls) and impact substitute Salil Arora (35 off 21 balls) provided temporary resistance with a 56-run partnership, however the goal proved well out of reach.
Hoffa Archer finished because the pick of the bowlers with figures of three/58, while Ravindra Jadeja and Sushant Mishra picked up two wickets each to bundle Hyderabad out for 196. With this victory, Rajasthan Royals advance to Qualifier 2, where they are going to face Gujarat Titans on Friday for a spot within the finals.
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