It was a irritating but joyous Thursday night for Sunrisers Hyderabad’s followers as their house staff formally certified for the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2024 playoffs, albeit by way of a washout in opposition to Gujarat Titans right here on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Cricket Stadium.
The one factor that got here near any type of motion was a interval of practically half-hour, round 8 PM, when gamers began their warm-ups and Pat Cummins got here out in full gear for the toss.
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However quickly, the luxurious inexperienced floor was lined with blue sheets.
Put up that, there wasn’t a lot to do for anybody besides anticipate the inevitable.
The Shubman Gill-led aspect, too, was left dissatisfied as its marketing campaign for this season ended with two consecutive deserted video games. The one at house in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday meant it was eradicated from the playoffs race.
Two groups and a spot left
Hyderabad getting to fifteen factors additionally meant that Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Tremendous Giants are now not in rivalry for a spot within the playoffs.
Whereas DC has completed all its league video games, LSG will play its ultimate recreation this season on Friday in opposition to Mumbai Indians.
This has additionally turned Saturday’s conflict between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Tremendous Kings a knockout – the profitable staff will qualify for the following stage.
Race to complete second
Nonetheless, there’s something to play for Sunrisers after they host Punjab Kings later this week, hoping to complete second, behind Kolkata Knight Riders.
Nevertheless, if Rajasthan Royals wins its final match in opposition to KKR, it might end the league stage within the second spot.
If CSK beats RCB, Punjab beats Hyderabad, and Royals lose their final recreation, then the boys in yellow will find yourself taking part in the Qualifier 1 in Ahmedabad in opposition to Knight Riders.