After securing a playoff spot in IPL 2026, Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR), admitted he is not fully fit to play but confirmed his participation in the upcoming Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 27. Parag had missed the previous match due to a hamstring injury but returned to captain RR in a crucial game against Mumbai Indians (MI), where they won by 30 runs. Parag managed to score 14 runs off 8 balls but was visibly in discomfort throughout the match. Reflecting on the season, he expressed frustration at having to wait until the last day to qualify, stating, "We should have qualified way earlier." RR's victory was aided by strategic decisions, including promoting Jofra Archer in the batting order and effective bowling from young talents Yash Raj Punja and Brijesh Sharma. Punja took 2 wickets for 44 runs, while Sharma claimed 2 for 26, helping to secure the win against MI, who were chasing a target of 206 runs.