RR's Playoff Push Threatened by Star Injuries

Rajasthan Royals star Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja face fitness doubts before their IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Learn more about their availability.

Rajasthan Royals face injury concerns for captain Riyan Parag and star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as they prepare for their IPL 2026 Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Parag has been managing a hamstring issue for several weeks and admitted to not being fully fit, though he is expected to participate. Jadeja, a high-profile trade acquisition, is also dealing with unspecified niggles.

Despite these fitness doubts, Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka assured that both Parag and Jadeja would be available for Wednesday's match. Jadeja's participation in training was limited, with him bowling only a few deliveries and taking throwdowns with minimal equipment. His potential absence could see leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi drafted into the squad.

In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, report no injury concerns. The team is considering retaining experienced all-rounder Harshal Patel, who played in their previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, potentially over youngster Praful Hinge. Hinge had previously dismissed RR's leading run-scorer, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has amassed 583 runs this season.

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