In the IPL 2026 match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins has won the toss and elected to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

After winning the toss, SRH's skipper Cummins said, "We'll bat first. I think it's a long shot getting in the top two, but we'll give it a good crack tonight. We've been pretty clear that the boys are going to enjoy it tonight. We're going to test out how good you are, maybe try a few new things ahead of the finals. But just, again, bat first, try and score as big as we can see if we can defend. (On this season) Yeah, it's been really pleasing to get the qualification before this last game. The guys have been really consistent all year. So, yeah, this one, probably the last one before we start getting really serious. (On the supporters) They've been amazing here at Uppal. All the streets have been lined, the hotel's been busy the last few days. Yeah, we've had pretty won every night game here as well this season. So, hopefully finish off on a good note. Same combination as the last game".