Will Riyan Parag play tonight in SRH vs RR Eliminator of IPL 2026?
Riyan Parag has been dealing with hamstring injury since the last few games in IPL 2026.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Eliminator of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with a place in Qualifier 2 at stake. RR secured the fourth playoff spot after a strong finish to the league stage, while SRH qualified after winning nine of their 14 matches.
The Royals have relied heavily on their batting unit throughout the season, with their openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal contributing important runs. However, injuries have remained a concern for the franchise during the second half of the tournament.
Ahead of the SRH vs RR knockout fixture, one of the biggest talking points for Rajasthan Royals is the fitness of captain Riyan Parag. The all-rounder has been dealing with hamstring issue in recent weeks but has continued to feature for the team.
Will Riyan Parag play in SRH vs RR Eliminator?
As things stand, Riyan Parag is expected to play in the IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Following RR’s last league-stage match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Parag addressed concerns regarding his fitness and confirmed that he intends to be available for the knockout fixture despite not being fully fit.
Parag revealed that he has been managing an injury and admitted that he is not at 100 per cent fitness. However, he made it clear that the importance of the Eliminator means that he will play the game.
He also explained that the injury has affected him for some time and that he has been receiving treatment while continuing to contribute to the team.
Parag has been one of RR’s key performers during IPL 2026. He has been top notch with the bat, and also has done a decent job with bat. His availability is a significant boost for RR as they prepare for a knockout match where defeat would end their campaign.
While Rajasthan Royals have not issued any fresh injury update ruling him out, the final confirmation regarding Parag’s participation will come when the playing XIs are announced at the toss. Based on his own comments after the Mumbai Indians game, he remains in line to feature against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator.
What injury is Riyan Parag dealing with?
The Rajasthan Royals all-rounder has been playing with hamstring issue that has required ongoing treatment during the tournament.
When & where will the SRH vs RR Eliminator be played?
The IPL 2026 Eliminator between SRH and RR will be played on Wednesday in New Chandigarh.
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