In anticipation of the IPL 2026 Eliminator between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals, captain Pat Cummins is focused on developing multiple bowling strategies to manage the threat posed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old sensation for the Royals. Sooryavanshi has made headlines this season with 583 runs at an impressive strike rate of 232.27, establishing himself as a formidable player. He has faced SRH twice, with a golden duck in their first meeting and a remarkable century in the second. Cummins acknowledged the challenge of bowling to such a talented batsman, stating that they will prepare a Plan B and C to counter his aggressive style. While SRH has won both previous encounters, Cummins noted the importance of learning from those games to enhance their strategy for the Eliminator. He expressed confidence in his team's ability to leverage past experiences while starting fresh in this high-stakes match.