In the make-or-break eliminator encounter of the Indian Premier League 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face the might of Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Maharaja Yadvendra Singh International Stadium, New Chandigarh. Before this important match, the pat cummins-The team made one change to its line-up with the addition of a fast bowler. Harshal Patel Not being part of the line-up declared at the toss.
SRH vs RR: Toss Update
rr captain Riyan ParagWho himself had returned to full fitness before the match, could not call it correctly at the time of the toss as SRH opted to field first in a do-or-die game. Cummins said that this ground has been helpful for the chasing teams, making it an easy option for them to choose to bat at number two in the innings. Parag was disappointed with losing the toss but is confident of RR's record here.
SRH vs RR: Patel misses out as Hyderabad recalls Hinge
In the only change from both sides for this match, Cummins confirmed that Harshal Patel is sitting out, while the young Vidarbha fast bowler is in. Prafulla Hinge Made a comeback in the XI. RR made no changes to their proposed line-up, but brought in Ravindra Jadeja into the starting combination, while Shubham Dubey was named an impact replacement option.
SRH vs RR: What did the captains say?
Pat Cummins, SRH captain,
“We're going to bowl first. (Has Help played a final before?) I'm not really sure. I think maybe if you've played something, you feel a bit more relaxed about it. But yes, I think the most important thing is that you're playing really good cricket, which is what our guys are doing. (Your message to the bowlers?) We like to keep it very simple. There might be one or two guys or moments where we feel we got a good game. There is a need for planning, but outside of that, we just want to focus on the strengths of the people.
(Any changes?) Hinge comes back. (Have you thought about batting first?) Yes, to be honest, I don't think we are that worried. We have won many matches by batting first. Looks like a good place to stalk here. Honestly, if we had lost the toss it wouldn't have made much difference. But yes, we will do wonders with the first ball.”
Riyan Parag, RR captain,
“Yes, again, a bit undecided, but we would also like to bowl first. After looking at the history here, I think this season we have chased two games, two in both games, but it is good time to change that. (Three wins out of three at this venue so far) Yes, pleasant memories. I think we have chased and defended as well. So I have good memories, hopefully that continues. (How are you?) I am fit to play.
“(Does having win conditions help?) Maybe a change in mindset, yes. Just add a little more to the table, a little more to the game. And even now, I think we have no other option but to win. But I think the conversation has been that we keep doing the same thing. Once we step on the field, once we cross the boundary line we leave everything. And if we can go back after 40 overs, look in the mirror and say that We gave our all, I am happy whether we win or lose. (Any changes?) Just Jaddu comes into the XI and is impressive.”
SRH vs RR: Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (captain), Shivang Kumar, Ishan Malinga, Saqib Hussain, Prafulla Hinge.
Effect: Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel
Rajasthan Royals
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag (captain), Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, Nandre Berger, Joffra Archer, Brijesh Sharma and Yash Raj Punja.
Effect: -Shubham DubeySushant Mishra, Amanal Perala, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande
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