Rajasthan Royals secured a commanding 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, courtesy of a scintillating performance from young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The win sets up a Qualifier 2 clash against Gujarat Titans on Friday.
Match Summary
Batting first, Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable total of 198 for 5 in their 20 overs. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was the star of the innings, smashing 87 runs off just 49 balls, including 8 boundaries and 5 sixes. His aggressive knock laid the foundation for a challenging target.
In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled to keep up with the required run rate and were restricted to 151 for 9 in their 20 overs. The Royals' bowling attack, led by Trent Boult and Yuzvendra Chahal, kept the SRH batters in check throughout the innings.
Key Performances
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 87 runs off 49 balls (8 fours, 5 sixes)
- Trent Boult: 3 wickets for 28 runs
- Yuzvendra Chahal: 2 wickets for 31 runs
Road to Qualifier 2
With this victory, Rajasthan Royals have kept their IPL 2026 campaign alive. They will now face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, with the winner advancing to the final. The match is scheduled to take place on Friday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Royals will be hoping to carry forward the momentum from this comprehensive win, while Sunrisers Hyderabad's season comes to an end after a valiant effort.
