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RR's Playoff Push Threatened by Star Injuries
27 May
Summary
- Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja have injury concerns ahead of the IPL 2026 Eliminator.
- Both players admitted to not being fully fit, but are expected to play.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad do not have any significant injury concerns for the match.
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.
