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, 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?
Cricket + Q-Collar technology & Tom-Kohler Cadmore connection
Q-collar technology – ever heard of that before? If not, you will, in the coming days. Rajasthan Royals’ Tom-Kohler Cadmore kept the fans and spectators curious with his latest act, that was more than playing cricket and scoring runs. Though the right-handed batter failed to make a massive impact with the bat, the Tom-Kohler Cadmore gadget around his neck made all the headlines. When he came out to bat, he was wearing a Q-Collar, a device often used by NFL players and soccer players to protect against concussions. WHAT IS A Q-COLLAR DEVICE?A Q-Collar is a device designed to help protect the brain from injuries during physical activities. Shaped like a C, it fits snugly around the back of the neck. The collar works by gently pressing on the jugular veins, which increases blood volume in the skull. This added blood creates a cushion that helps stabilize the brain and reduce the risk of concussions during impacts. The device is lightweight and comfortable, allowing athletes to wear it without affecting their performance. Who uses Q-COLLAR DEVICE?The Q-Collar is commonly used by athletes in high-contact sports like football, soccer, and hockey. It has gained popularity because it offers a non-invasive way to reduce the risk of brain injuries. Studies and tests have shown that the Q-Collar can be effective in protecting the brain from the forces that cause concussions. As more athletes and teams recognize the importance of brain health, the use of the Q-Collar is becoming more widespread. TOM KOHLER-CADMORE USING Q-COLLAR TECHNOLOGY https://x.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1790753706972938672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1790753706972938672%7Ctwgr%5Ea3199af80d4425dda2cdc49e2bbd88de2770aaba%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crictracker.com%2Fcricket-news%2Fipl-2024-tom-kohler-cadmore-uses-unique-device-to-reduce-concussion-impact%2F THE FIRST CRICKETER TO USE Q-COLLAR TECHNOLOGYKohler-Cadmore went on becoming the first cricketer to wear this head protection device. Hopefully, more cricketers will start using it in the future and take their safety more seriously. SHOULD Q-COLLAR BE USED MORE OFTEN IN CRICKET?The tragic demise of late. Phil Huges in 2014 brought a massive awareness in the cricketing fraternity as players became more aware of the safety equipment they can use to prevent injuries and tragedies both on and off the field. Similar incident had concussed Huges’ fellow Australian batter, Steven Smith back in the Ashes Series 2019 where he was hit right on the medulla (the connection between the brainstem and the spinal cord) and was forced to leave the field of play. With lethal pace bowlers in the form of Jofra Archer, Jaspirt Bumrah or even Mitchell Starc who like using the bouncers as their weapon, usage of Q-Collar technology soon is expected to be implemented by batters around the world. Additionally, with the bowlers allowed to bowl two bouncers per over in the IPL, use of Q-Collar technology should be a requirement in the game. The Sportz Planet Desk,Atharva Shetye.