- Rajasthan Royals posted a massive 243, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 97.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad collapsed from 51/1 to 57/4, losing early momentum.
- Kavya Maran’s disappointed reactions went viral during SRH’s Eliminator chase.
RR vs SRH Kavya Maran Reaction: Sunrisers Hyderabad owner Kavya Maran found herself at the centre of attention once again, this time during the IPL 2026 Eliminator clash against Rajasthan Royals, as her reactions from the stands quickly went viral across social media. The high-pressure knockout game turned into a nightmare for SRH after Rajasthan Royals piled up a massive total of 243 runs. Cameras repeatedly captured Maran looking disappointed as her team’s batting lineup crumbled during the chase. Following Ishan Kishan’s dismissal, she seemed particularly dejected and perhaps even a bit frustrated.
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SRH’s Explosive Start Ends In Disaster
Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered an early setback when Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a duck on just the second ball of the innings.
Despite the early wicket, Ishan Kishan came out attacking and briefly gave SRH hope with a blistering counterattack. The wicketkeeper-batsman smashed boundaries all around the ground as Hyderabad raced beyond the 50-run mark before the end of the third over.
At one stage, SRH looked capable of pulling off something special while reaching 51/1 in rapid time. However, the momentum shifted dramatically within a few deliveries.
Hyderabad suddenly collapsed from 51/1 to 57/4, completely changing the complexion of the match. Kishan’s dismissal for a fiery 33 off just 10 deliveries proved to be a major turning point.
As wickets kept tumbling, broadcast cameras focused on Kavya Maran in the stands.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Blitz Put RR In Control
Earlier in the evening, it was Vaibhav Sooryavanshi who completely shifted the momentum of the match in Rajasthan’s favour.
The teenage sensation delivered one of the most destructive knocks of IPL 2026, hammering 97 runs from just 29 balls. His innings included a barrage of sixes and boundaries that left SRH bowlers with no answers.
Sooryavanshi narrowly missed out on a century, but his innings helped Rajasthan Royals post one of the biggest playoff totals in IPL history.
Rajasthan Royals March Into Qualifier 2
The massive total eventually proved too much for Hyderabad to chase down. RR comfortably defended the target to eliminate SRH from IPL 2026 and book their place in Qualifier 2.
They will now face Gujarat Titans for a spot in the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
