May 16th 2024.
On Thursday, in Hyderabad, the Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their spot in the Indian Premier League play-offs after their match against the Gujarat Titans was washed out due to rain. Unfortunately, not a single ball was bowled in this highly anticipated game.
With this result, SRH joins Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals as the third team to qualify for the play-offs. These three teams currently hold the top spots in the standings, showcasing their impressive performances throughout the season.
The Sunrisers received one point for this match, bringing their total to 15 points with one game remaining. They will face Punjab Kings, who have already been eliminated from the competition, on May 19 for their final league match.
On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans, who were the runners-up last year and the 2022 champions, have unfortunately been knocked out of the play-off race. Their previous match was also abandoned due to rain, leaving them with a total of 12 points from 14 matches this season.
The toss, which was scheduled for 7 pm, did not take place due to the heavy rain and wet outfield. As the rain continued to pour, the officials had to make the tough decision to abandon the match. The cut-off time for a five-over game was 10:56 PM, but with no signs of the rain stopping, the match was called off.
This is the second game in this IPL season to be abandoned due to rain and wet outfield. With four teams still in the running for the last spot in the play-offs - Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants - the competition is still fierce.
If Lucknow Super Giants win against Mumbai Indians on Friday, they will have a total of 14 points, keeping them mathematically alive in the race for the last spot. However, if Chennai Super Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru or if the game is called off due to rain on Saturday, CSK will secure their spot in the play-offs.
There is also a possibility for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to grab the fourth spot if they beat Chennai Super Kings by at least 18 runs or 11 balls to spare. This would bring them to a total of 14 points, same as Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants. The deciding factor in this scenario would be the net run-rate.
All eyes are now on the remaining matches to see which team will secure the last spot in the play-offs. With the unpredictable nature of cricket, anything can happen, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the final outcome.
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