Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have recovered from a disastrous start where they lost three out of four opening matches, to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs. They are currently placed in third spot in the points table with 16 points in 13 matches. A victory against RCB will take them to 18 points and amplify their chances of a crucial top-two finish.
On the other side, the defending champions were the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs. They are coming to the contest after a crucial 23-run win against the Punjab Kings. RCB will aim to seal their top-two spot with a win against SRH in their last group stage match. They are currently placed at the top of the points table with 18 points in 13 matches.