Rajasthan Royals Defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 Eliminator
IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi's 97 helps RR thrash SRH in Eliminator
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In the IPL 2026 Eliminator, Rajasthan Royals triumphed over Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs, propelled by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 97 runs. This victory advances RR to Qualifier 2, while SRH is eliminated from the tournament.
- 01Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 runs off 29 balls, hitting 12 sixes and 5 fours.
- 02Sooryavanshi set a new IPL record with 65 sixes in a single season.
- 03Dhruv Jurel contributed a quick 50 runs in just 21 balls.
- 04Rajasthan Royals posted a total of 243 runs, while Sunrisers Hyderabad managed only 196 runs.
- 05Rajasthan Royals will face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 for a spot in the final.
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In a thrilling Eliminator match of IPL 2026 held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 47 runs. RR's victory was largely attributed to the remarkable performance of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored an explosive 97 runs off just 29 balls, including 12 sixes and 5 fours. His innings helped RR set a formidable total of 243/8. Dhruv Jurel also shone with a quick-fire 50 runs in 21 balls. In response, SRH struggled, collapsing to 57/4 during the powerplay, ultimately finishing at 196 all out. Key bowlers for RR included Jofra Archer, who took 3 wickets, and Ravindra Jadeja, who claimed 2 wickets. Sooryavanshi was named 'Player of the Match' and set a new IPL record for the most sixes in a season with 65. With this win, RR progresses to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, while SRH has been eliminated from the tournament.
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The match's outcome affects the tournament's progression, with RR advancing and SRH eliminated.
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