Chandigarh weather forecast for SRH vs RR: Chances of rain, average temperatures for IPL 2026 Eliminator at PCA New Cricket Stadium
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The IPL 2026 Eliminator game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals will take place at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Ground in New Chandigarh on Wednesday, with a Qualifier 2 spot on the line.
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Apart from the exciting encounter that awaits, the weather condition prevailing in New Chandigarh will also be kept under consideration by players and spectators.
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The last time the two sides met in an Eliminator match was back in 2013, when RR won by four wickets. SRH exacted revenge three years later, as they defeated RR by 36 runs in Qualifier 2 before claiming the title.
RR's only IPL championship came in the inaugural edition in 2008.
The Sporting News takes a look at the latest weather forecast for matchday, the likelihood of rain affecting the match, and what happens if the match does not proceed as planned.
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Chandigarh weather forecast for SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator
There are red and orange heat alerts through the afternoon in Chandigarh on Wednesday, with temperatures soaring to about 45°C. However, conditions start getting a bit kinder as the evening grows older.
Wind gusts of about 17-20 km/h are predicted around an hour or into the game, and there seems to be no chance of rain interrupting play.
Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and the probability of rainfall in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
- 6:00 PM: 43°C (0% chance of rain)
- 7:00 PM: 42°C (0% chance of rain)
- 8:00 PM: 39°C (0% chance of rain)
- 9:00 PM: 37°C (0% chance of rain)
- 10:00 PM: 36°C (0% chance of rain)
- 11:00 PM: 34°C (0% chance of rain)
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Chances of rain interrupting play in Chandigarh:
As per forecasts, there are low to no possibilities of rain interrupting play in Chandigarh on Wednesday evening.
What happens if the SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator match is stopped by rain?
If rain affects the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Eliminator match in Chandigarh, it might be delayed or shortened.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to determine the target for a shortened match. In the worst-case scenario, the officials might even conduct a Super Over to determine the result of the game.
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In case of a washed-out match, there are no reserve days for IPL 2026 Qualifiers and Eliminator and the winner of the games will be determined by the teams' league position.
For Wednesday's game, if the match gets completely washed out, SRH will be declared winners as they finished the league stage on a higher position than RR on the points table.
What time does SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator start?
The IPL 2026 Eliminator match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium or New Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur), Punjab.
The match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
How to watch SRH vs RR IPL 2026 Eliminator in India?
Here's how to watch the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Eliminator game in India:
- TV channel: Star Sports Network channels
- Live stream: JioHotstar app and website
- Live screening: PVR INOX Limited
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IPL 2026 matches are available for live TV broadcast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
PVR INOX Limited will also screen the IPL playoffs and finals live in cinemas across India through its association with the BCCI.
Screening will take place across 55 screens in multiple cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Goa, Jaipur and Patna, giving fans a stadium-like viewing experience.
SRH vs RR: Betting odds
Sunrisers Hyderabad are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 Eliminator match at 1.79 on Dafa, while the odds for Rajasthan Royals to win are 2.04.
* Odds are correct at time of publish but subject to change.
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