New Delhi . The 66th match of IPL 2024 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans in Hyderabad on Thursday was cancelled due to rain. The toss of this match could not even take place. Fans were expecting a storm of runs and a rain of boundaries at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, but the weather dashed all hopes.
However, Sunrisers Hyderabad got the benefit of the match being cancelled as they became the third team to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs. Yes, Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad got the tag of 'Q' i.e. qualified after the match was cancelled. After Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, the Orange Army became the third team to qualify for the playoffs.
This amazing after 4 years
Sunrisers Hyderabad qualified for the IPL playoffs after four years. Earlier in 2020, the Orange Army had secured a place in the last-4. This year the franchise handed over the command to 2023 ODI World Cup winning captain Pat Cummins, who showed his brilliance and changed the fortunes of the team. Last year, the SRH team was at the last position in the points table.
Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad has played 13 matches so far, winning seven matches while one match ended in a draw. With 15 points, Hyderabad has made it to the playoffs and still has a chance to make it to the top-2. The Hyderabad team will play its last league match against Punjab and would like to win it and reach the second position.
RCB-CSK match is important
Let us remind you that Sunrisers Hyderabad last won the IPL title in 2016. Hyderabad will hope that this time under the leadership of Pat Cummins, they will get the pleasure of lifting the trophy for the second time. However, the fourth team of the IPL 2024 playoffs will be found on May 18 when there will be a match between RCB and CSK. The winner of this match will join the three teams of the playoffs. Fans are eagerly waiting for this match.
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