SRH vs RR Eliminator Rain Chances: If it rains in the eliminator match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, how will the result of the match be decided?

If it rains in the eliminator, who will be the winner?

Today, the IPL 2026 Eliminator (SRH vs RR) match will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. This match will be held in New Chandigarh and will begin at 7:30 PM IST. The winner of this match will advance to Qualifier 2 on May 29th.

On one side will be an experienced and legendary captain like Pat Cummins, while on the other, 24-year-old Riyan Parag will lead the Rajasthan Royals. The battles between the players in this match will be worth watching, but what if all this doesn't happen? If rain interrupts the match and the match is abandoned, who will be the winner? Learn about the rain rules for an eliminator match here.

No reserve day for the eliminator

If rain breaks out during the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals match, there is no reserve day for the Eliminator. Match officials will try to complete the match on the same day. An additional 120 minutes is added to ensure the match is at least five overs long.

SRH will qualify

If five overs of play remain unfinished even after the extra time is added, the match is declared abandoned. In this case, the team with the better position in the points table benefits. Hyderabad finished third, and Rajasthan fourth. Therefore, if the Eliminator match is abandoned due to rain or any other reason, Sunrisers Hyderabad will advance to Qualifier 2.

Let's talk about the weather in New Chandigarh today . Rain is unlikely, and the maximum temperature could reach 42 degrees Celsius, making it quite hot for players during the match.