IPL 2024 Playoffs: SRH or RR – Who Has More Wins in Qualifier 2 Matches?
Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will see table-topper Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) go head-to-head against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 24th, Friday at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad head into the contest on the back of a thumping eight-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Qualifier 1, while Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals are fresh from a four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator. Ahead of their clash, here’s a look at the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs the Rajasthan Royals head-to-head records in Qualifier 2. SRH’S QUALIFIER 2 RECORD IN IPL Before this season, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have managed to enter the Qualifier 2 of the IPL thrice. The Orange Army played the Qualifier 2 fixture in IPL 2016, IPL 2018 and in IPL 2020. Out of which they have managed to win twice; in 2016 and in 2018 and have faced defeat once; in 2020. SRH’S QUALIFIER 2 RECORD IN IPL SEASON OPPONENT RESULT 2016 Gujarat Lions SRH won by 4 wickets 2018 Kolkata Knight Riders SRH won by 14 runs 2020 Delhi Capitals DC won by 17 runs The Sunrisers Hyderabad would be entering the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 with a 66.67% Qualifier 2 win record. On the other side is the Sanju Samson led Rajasthan Royals. The Royals have made it to the IPl Qualifier 2 twice; in 2013 against the Mumbai Indians and in 2022 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, formerly known as the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The Rajasthan Royals couldn’t do much in the 2013 Qualifier 2 against MI but managed to win in the 2022 Qualifier 2 against RCB. RR’S QUALIFIER 2 RECORD IN IPL SEASON OPPONENT RESULT 2013 Mumbai Indians MI won by 4 wickets 2022 Royal Challengers Bengaluru RR won by 7 wickets The Rajasthan Royals would be taking on the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Qualifier 2 with a 50% win record in IPL Qualifier 2 games so far. This gives Pat Cummins and his Orange Army an upper hand entering the much-awaited contest. Both SRH and RR will look to get one step closer to lifting their second title when the two sides cross paths in their 19th meeting in IPL and their first clash in Chennai. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye.
IPL 2024 Playoffs: SRH vs RR – What if Qualifier 2 is washed out due to rain?
The Rajasthan Royals registered a 4 wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 Eliminator in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The Royals now travel to Chennai to take on Pat Cummins and his fierce Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Qualifier 2 on Friday, May 24th. Both the teams would be looking to make it to the final, also to be played in Chennai. However, what’s the weather looking like in Chennai? Will a complete 40-over game take place or will the fans get to see a truncated match? WEATHER UPDATEThe southern part of the country has been receiving some good amount of rainfall, off late. Chennai has been no different. The weather forecast predictions are not looking great. It’s been cloudy in Tamil Nadu and rain is expected to play a part in the second qualifier. The India Meteorological Department has warned that there could be light rain in the city for the next 48 hours. WHAT IF IT RAINS ON THE FRIDAY DURING QUALIFIER 2?For the concerned fans, if it rains in Chennai on May 24, there is a reserve day for the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2. The match will be played the next day if it can’t happen on Friday. If it also gets canceled on the reserve day, which is very unlikely, the team that finished higher in the points table will move forward. In this scenario, Sunrisers Hyderabad will move the final, and will take on Kolkata Knight Riders on May 26th. IS THERE ANY EXTRA TIME AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE PLAYOFFS MATCH ON THE SCHEDULED DAY?Yes, according to IPL rules, there is an extra 120 minutes available for each playoff match. This means a playoff match could start as late as 9:40 PM on the original day without reducing the number of overs. The 10-minute interval and time-outs will still be included. WHAT IF THE RESERVE DAY IS ALSO WASHED OUT? According to IPL playoff rules, a match result can only be decided if both teams play at least 5 overs each. If one team has already played more than 5 overs, the DLS method will be used to determine the result. WHAT IS THE LAST CUTOUT TIME FOR THE IPL QUALIFIER 2?The last cutout time to continue with the IPL Qualifier 2 game is 10:56 PM (22:56 IST). If there is no chance of play after this time, the game will be called off. The Kolkata Knight Riders will closely watch the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 in between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Rajasthan Royals to plan their strategy for the grand finale based on the team that enters the IPL 2024 Final. Since the IPL 2024 Final will also be played in Chennai, the team playing in Qualifier 2 will have an advantage by playing on the same pitch again before the IPL 2024 Final. CONCLUSIONThe Royals would be riding high on momentum with their recent win against RCB whereas the Sunrisers would be focusing to regroup and come strong against the Rajasthan Royals. All the fans would be hoping for a tight game, and also praying for the rain GODs to stay away, in Chennai for the next three days. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye.
IPL 2024, Qualifier 2: Have SRH & RR met in a knockout game before?
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals are all set to lock horns in the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 in Chennai on Friday. The winner of the match will go on to face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Chepauk on Sunday, May 26th. Rajasthan and Hyderabad would have that one last chance to keep their hopes of winning the IPL 2024 title alive. While Hyderabad suffered a defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1, Rajasthan on the other hand ousted Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets in Ahmedabad. Have SRH & RR met in an IPL knockout match before? Both Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad have taken on each other only once in an IPL knockout match in history. The year was 2013, also the same season, when Hyderabad was re-introduced into the IPL. In the eliminator, played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Rajasthan Royals defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 wickets, in a nail-biting finish in the last over. Former Australian batter Brad Hodge was named as the player of the match. IPL 2024 would be the first time in over a decade that both these sides will be locking horns against on each other in a knockout match. Also Read: Virat Kohli’s Report Card in IPL Knockouts Playoffs Record Let’s take the Rajasthan Royals first. The team from the land of Marwar are also the inaugural champions of the IPL, way back in 2008. When the playoffs were introduced in 2011, Rajasthan made it to the knockouts on four occasions. Rajasthan’s Record in Playoffs Season Opponent Stage Result 2013 Mumbai Indians Qualifier 2 Lost by 4 wickets 2015 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Eliminator Lost by 71 runs 2018 Kolkata Knight Riders Eliminator Lost by 25 runs 2022 Gujarat Titans Final Lost by 7 wickets – Runners-up Rajasthan Royals has been an inconsistent side when it comes to featuring in the playoffs. In the last 11 seasons, RR has managed to book just four playoff berths. The closest they came to lifting the IPL trophy was in 2022, but they lost to a resurgent Gujarat Titans led by Hardik Pandya. Sunrisers Hyderabad, rebranded and reintroduced in 2013, the Orange Army has made it to the Playoffs on six occasions, excluding the ongoing 2024 season. SRH Record in Playoffs Season Opponent Stage Result 2013 Rajasthan Royals Eliminator Lost by 4 wickets 2016 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Final Won by 8 runs – Champions 2017 Kolkata Knight Riders Eliminator Lost by 7 wickets 2018 Chennai Super Kings Final Lost by 8 wickets – Runners up 2019 Delhi Capitals Eliminator Lost by 2 wickets 2020 Delhi Capitals Qualifier 2 Lost by 17 runs Sunrisers Hyderabad has a mixed record in the Playoffs. They have lost three Eliminators in the past, and a qualifier-2 to Delhi Capitals in the 2020 season. However, the Orange Army emerged champions in the 2016 season, and lost to Chennai Super Kings in the final, a couple of years later. H2H Record in IPL There is very little to choose from both sides regarding the overall Head-To-Head record. Both the teams have taken on each other 19 times in the IPL before the Qualifier 2 in Chennai. Hyderabad has won 10 matches, while Rajasthan has 9 victories in their pocket. SRH vs RR – The last meeting Both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals met once in IPL 2024. The match was a humdinger, with Hyderabad winning the match by just one run, on their home turf. SRH veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the hero for the local team with three wickets. There is very little to choose between these two top teams in the IPL, going into Qualifier 2. Only one team’s dream of winning the IPL title will stay alive, while for the loser, this will again be a case of so near, yet so far. Who will be the one smiling on Friday?
