Fantasy11.fun predicts Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as the favourites to win IPL 2026 Eliminator 1, scheduled for Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.
IPL 2026 Eliminator 1 Match Details
| Detail |
Information |
| Match |
Eliminator (3rd vs 4th seed) |
| Date |
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 |
| Time |
7:30 PM IST |
| Venue |
New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Confirmed Team |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Opponent |
RR / PBKS / KKR / DC |
| Stakes |
Loser eliminated, winner advances to Qualifier 2 |
Current IPL 2026 Standings
| Pos |
Team |
M |
W |
L |
Pts |
NRR |
Status |
| 1 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
14 |
9 |
5 |
18 |
+0.45 |
Qualifier 1 |
| 2 |
Gujarat Titans |
14 |
9 |
5 |
18 |
+0.39 |
Qualifier 1 |
| 3 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
14 |
8 |
6 |
16 |
+0.21 |
Eliminator |
| 4 |
Rajasthan Royals |
13 |
7 |
6 |
14 |
+0.08 |
1 Match Left |
| 5 |
Punjab Kings |
13 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
-0.02 |
1 Match Left |
| 6 |
Kolkata Knight Riders |
13 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
-0.11 |
1 Match Left |
| 7 |
Delhi Capitals |
13 |
6 |
7 |
12 |
-0.19 |
1 Match Left |
Qualification Scenarios
| Team |
What They Need |
Qualification Chance |
| Rajasthan Royals |
Win final match vs MI |
~78% |
| Punjab Kings |
Win + RR Loss |
~14% |
| Kolkata Knight Riders |
Win + RR Loss + Better NRR |
~6% |
| Delhi Capitals |
Big win + RR Loss |
~2% |
SRH 2026 Team Stats
| Metric |
SRH 2026 |
| League Finish |
3rd |
| Last 5 Matches |
4 Wins, 1 Loss |
| Average First Innings Score |
198 |
| Average Runs Conceded |
176 |
| Top Run Scorer |
Travis Head – 520+ Runs |
| Top Wicket Taker |
Pat Cummins – 22 Wickets |
| Powerplay Run Rate |
10.4 |
| Death Over Economy |
9.8 |
Head-to-Head Records
SRH vs Rajasthan Royals
| Stat |
Value |
| Total Matches |
23 |
| SRH Wins |
12 |
| RR Wins |
11 |
| Last 5 Meetings |
RR 3 – SRH 2 |
SRH vs Punjab Kings
| Stat |
Value |
| Total Matches |
24 |
| SRH Wins |
16 |
| PBKS Wins |
8 |
SRH vs Kolkata Knight Riders
| Stat |
Value |
| Total Matches |
28 |
| KKR Wins |
18 |
| SRH Wins |
10 |
SRH vs Delhi Capitals
| Stat |
Value |
| Total Matches |
25 |
| SRH Wins |
13 |
| DC Wins |
12 |
Prediction Matrix
| Fixture |
SRH Win Probability |
Opponent Win Probability |
Predicted Winner |
| SRH vs RR |
48% |
52% |
Rajasthan Royals |
| SRH vs PBKS |
65% |
35% |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| SRH vs KKR |
55% |
45% |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| SRH vs DC |
60% |
40% |
Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Venue Report – New Chandigarh
| Pitch Factor |
Observation |
| Average First Innings Score |
185-195 |
| Pitch Type |
Early pace assistance |
| Dew Factor |
Moderate |
| Chasing Advantage |
Strong |
| Toss Decision |
Bowl First |
Key Players to Watch
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Travis Head – Aggressive Powerplay batter
- Pat Cummins – Strike bowler and captain
- Heinrich Klaasen – Death-over finisher
- Abhishek Sharma – Explosive opener
- Zeeshan Ansari – Middle-over spin threat
Opponent Threats
- RR: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- PBKS: Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh
- KKR: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
- DC: KL Rahul, Axar Patel
Final Prediction
Fantasy11.fun predicts Sunrisers Hyderabad as the most likely winners of IPL 2026 Eliminator 1.
If Rajasthan Royals secure the 4th spot, the contest becomes extremely close with RR holding a slight edge due to recent form and confidence.
FAQ
When is IPL 2026 Eliminator 1?
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 7:30 PM IST.
Where will the match be played?
New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.
Which team is confirmed for Eliminator 1?
Sunrisers Hyderabad have officially secured the 3rd seed.
Who are SRH most likely to face?
Rajasthan Royals are currently favourites to finish 4th.
Where will IPL 2026 Final be played?
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
