Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have epitomized the high-scoring nature of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL), routinely making 200-plus scores seem par, or even below par. They've set the record for the highest score in IPL history twice this season and secured a spot in the first qualifier by effortlessly chasing a target of 215 in their final league match. Now, SRH faces the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the second qualifier, aiming to take a step closer to their second IPL title.
Rajasthan Royals started the season strong, boasting two four-match winning streaks. However, their performance stabilized as the tournament progressed into its latter stages. In May, RR's crucial victory in the Eliminator round against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) earned them a place in the Qualifier 2 match.
While SRH is renowned for their explosive batting lineup, RR boasts a formidable bowling attack featuring Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nandre Burger, and Ravichandran Ashwin. This clash promises to be a riveting contest between SRH’s powerful batting and RR’s incisive bowling.
SRH finished the league stage in second place with 17 points and a net run rate of 0.414, winning 8 out of 14 matches. In contrast, RR also amassed 17 points but concluded their league campaign in third place with a net run rate of 0.273, also winning 8 of their 14 matches.
Entering today’s match, RR carries momentum from their four-wicket victory over RCB in the Eliminator. Conversely, SRH seeks redemption after an eight-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 1. The high-stakes encounter will determine which team advances to the final, bringing them one step closer to IPL glory.
