New Chandigarh Weather Forecast, SRH vs RR: Will it rain during today's IPL match? Check New PCA Stadium pitch report

It would be a do-or-die affair when the Sunrisers Hyderabad would lock horns against the Rajasthan Royals in the 2026 Indian Premier League Eliminator playoff match. But will weather affect today’s match in New Chandigarh?

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh would play host to the IPL 2026 Eliminator clash between SRH and RR. Image: Reuters

FirstCricket Staff|May 27, 2026, 11:32:09 IST

The 2026 Indian Premier League playoffs enter an exciting phase as the road leads to Ahmedabad for the much-awaited summit clash. After the excitement in Dharamshala, the action comes down below in New Chandigarh when the Sunrisers Hyderabad face the Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday at the new PCA Stadium.

Tonight's eliminator fixture becomes a do-or-die contest for both sides, as one team would march into Qualifier 2 while the other would head back home empty-handed. With RCB securing a spot in the final, three teams are now in contention to secure the second berth.

SRH did not have a fruitful start, but eventually settled midway through the league stage and did not look back. The Pat Cummins-led side picked up a five-match win streak, which helped them march into the top four with 18 points.

Chandigarh weather forecast

According to Accuweather, the temperatures in Chandigarh are excruciatingly high at 44° Celsius during the daytime. The weather is very hot, and the risk of dehydration and heatstroke remains extreme.

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During the match hours, the temperature may drop to around 32° Celsius, with 15% humidity and 0% chance of precipitation. It would be a clear night, with 0% cloud cover expected.

New PCA Stadium Pitch Report

As per ESPNCricinfo, pitch number four will be used for the upcoming Eliminator fixture, and the track is a high-scoring surface. Notably, all three games played on this pitch in New Chandigarh have been won by teams chasing the target, making it an ideal option for the team winning the toss.

While the pitch remains batter-friendly, spinners receive better control over pacers on the track.

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