IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 sees the top two teams clash for a direct ticket to the Grand Final in Ahmedabad. The loser gets a second chance through Qualifier 2. The winner skips Qualifier 2 entirely. As of May 19, RCB, SRH and GT have qualified — the 4th spot is still being contested by PBKS, RR, CSK, KKR and DC.
Date: 2026-05-26 · Time: 7:30 PM IST · Venue: HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala
This page updates with team names and Dream11 picks once league stage concludes (~May 24-25).
After Match 67 (RR vs SRH, 18 May), the playoff race is locked: RCB, SRH, GT have qualified for top 4. The 4th spot battle continues between PBKS, RR, CSK, KKR, DC in the last 3 league matches.
Final league standings expected by: 24 May 2026. Team names for this match will be confirmed within 48h of league stage end.
This page updates every 24 hours during playoff week. Pitch report, weather forecast, and Dream11 teams will be added after team confirmation.
Bhai, this one's going to be a cracker. Rajasthan Royals taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sawai Mansingh Stadium — the kind of match you cancel plans for.
Every time RR meets SRH in the IPL, there's a story to tell. Both teams have quality squads, passionate fanbases, and enough talent to win on any given day. This is what IPL cricket is all about.
Jaiswal is the future of Indian cricket — actually, he's the present. His ability to bat through the innings and accelerate at will makes him the most complete young batter in IPL. At 24, he's already got 2,000+ IPL runs.
Pat Cummins as captain-bowler is a unique challenge for any batting side. He reads the game brilliantly, bowls tight lines, and isn't afraid to back himself in pressure situations. The complete package.
The balanced slow conditions at Sawai Mansingh Stadium mean smart cricket wins over brute force. Teams need to assess the conditions early and adapt their game plans accordingly.
poore hafta ka best match hai yeh — cancel everything else. We're in that phase where teams play with desperation. And desperate cricket in IPL often produces the most memorable moments.
We're in that phase where teams play with desperation. And desperate cricket in IPL often produces the most memorable moments. For more upcoming matches, see our full IPL 2026 schedule.
Home advantage and the recent form gives RR a slight edge here. The balanced conditions mean the team that executes better will win. SRH have the quality to upset, but they need to be at their best. Our call: SRH with a slight edge.
Sanju Samson (RR) vs Pat Cummins (SRH) — this is the marquee matchup of the match. When these two compete, something has to give. Watch the powerplay for this contest.
The battle between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Travis Head could decide this game. Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in terrific form, but Travis Head is not someone you can take lightly. This matchup is pure gold for cricket fans.
Dhruv Jurel vs Heinrich Klaasen — both players know they need to outperform the other. The team whose player wins this head-to-head will most likely win the match. Simple as that.
From a Dream11 perspective, this right here is why we love IPL — unpredictable, intense, pure masala. At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, go heavy on batters — this pitch rewards strokeplay. Pick at least 4 batters and keep your bowling picks to wicket-takers, not economy bowlers. Fantasy points come from boundaries and sixes here, not dot balls. The key is to not overthink it — pick players who are in form and let the match do the rest. For detailed fantasy tips, check our Dream11 hub.
Our recommended Dream11 team for RR vs SRH Match 78:
Source: ESPNcricinfo IPL Records
Strong form — 4 wins in 5 matches shows real consistency. Sanju Samson's captaincy will be tested as RR look to maintain their winning momentum.
Comeback mode — found form after a tough patch, momentum is building. Pat Cummins knows that SRH need to turn things around quickly before the season slips away.
Sawai Mansingh Stadium is the kind of pitch where 160 can feel like 200 on a tough night. The ball doesn't come on to the bat, there's grip for spinners, and the bigger 66m boundaries make clearing the rope a real challenge.
May in Jaipur is the hottest — 34-42°C of dry Rajasthani heat. The famous Loo winds can make it feel like standing in front of an oven. But night matches are more pleasant at 30-34°C. Dew still minimal compared to other venues.
The dew factor at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is light. Minimal dew at this venue means the toss is less decisive. Both batting first and second are equally competitive here.
For those playing fantasy cricket, the budget picks can actually make or break your Dream11 team. Everyone will ignore this pick, and that's exactly why you should take it. Low ownership + solid performance = rank jumps in leagues. Look at players like Dhruv Jurel from RR and Nitish Kumar Reddy from SRH — they fly under the radar but deliver consistent fantasy points. Sometimes it's the 7-credit pick that gives you 50+ points while the 10-credit star fails.
The stats say Yashasvi Jaiswal as Captain, the eye test says Yashasvi Jaiswal, and the gut feeling says Yashasvi Jaiswal. When all three agree, you don't argue — you pick.
Why Ishan Kishan? Because big players turn up in big matches. This is one of those matches, and Ishan Kishan has a track record of delivering when it matters most.
Toss matters here. Venue behaviour and dew patterns still shape the right decision. This is one of the few IPL venues where batting first works. Sawai Mansingh Stadium offers a good surface early, and the pitch can get tricky in the second innings. Setting a big total and putting pressure on the chasing team is the way forward. Both captains will be thinking about this carefully — get the toss decision wrong at Sawai Mansingh Stadium and you're starting the match on the back foot. The last 10 IPL matches at this venue show a clear trend that teams should bat first and put up a total. Expect the winning captain to follow this pattern.
The team winning the toss at Sawai Mansingh Stadium is expected to bat first. 48% of toss winners have chosen to field first at this venue in recent IPL matches.
For this match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, pick batters who can handle balanced-slow conditions. All-rounders are valuable at this venue. Choose your captain from the team batting second if you expect the toss winner to bowl first.
Based on our analysis of form, head-to-head records, and Sawai Mansingh Stadium conditions, RR has a slight edge due to home advantage. The balanced-slow pitch suits their bowling attack. However, SRH has the firepower to pull off an upset.
For RR vs SRH, pick your Dream11 captain from the team batting second. At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, second-innings batters score more fantasy points due to dew advantage. At Sawai Mansingh Stadium, openers and top-order batters score the most fantasy points. All-rounders who bowl full quotas are also strong captain options.
Pick your vice-captain from the opposing team to balance risk. All-rounders who bat in top 5 and bowl 4 overs are ideal VC picks at Sawai Mansingh Stadium
RR vs SRH is scheduled at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Check the match card above for the exact start time in IST.
RR and SRH have a competitive head-to-head record in IPL. Check the detailed H2H section above with match counts, venue-specific records, and recent form analysis.
Jaipur weather is expected to be clear for this match. Temperature and humidity details are in our weather section above. No rain is anticipated, so a full match is expected.
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Why trust this page: our analysts combine venue bias, likely batting order, recent role clarity, and Dream11 point upside before publishing the final call. This page is maintained by Arjun Mehta and updated closer to toss when needed.
