In a thrilling IPL 2026 Eliminator, Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs, securing their place in Qualifier 2. The standout performer was 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored a dazzling 97 runs off just 29 balls, including eight sixes and two fours, achieving a half-century in only 16 deliveries. His explosive batting, complemented by Dhruv Jurel's rapid 50 off 21 balls, helped RR post a formidable total of 243 runs. Jofra Archer played a crucial role in the bowling department, taking out key SRH batsmen including Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Travis Head, which set the tone for the match. Despite a brief resistance from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Salil Arora, who scored 38 and 35 runs respectively, SRH collapsed, ultimately bowled out for 196 runs in 19.2 overs. With this victory, Rajasthan Royals are now set to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 on May 29, 2026, as they aim for a spot in the finals.