Hyderabad Weather Updates Live SRH vs GT IPL 2024: Match Abandoned Due to Persistent Rain

Despite some hopes, it didn't become fruitful as the SRH vs GT IPL 2024 match at Hyderabad has been called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. At one point of time it did seem like the match could happen but after the second incoming of rain, it never stopped. GT are unfortunate with both their last two games being a washout while SRH will be happy despite their top two chances now resting on the KKR vs RR game. SRH are now officially qualified for the playoff.

Hyderabad Weather Updates Live SRH vs GT IPL 2024: Steady Drizzle Continues, Chances of Shortened Game Persists

Light rains continue to cause hindrance and the game remains halted for the time being. Overs are lost every passing minute and the cut off for a shortened game is 10:30 PM IST.  There is slight chances that the rain might stop around 10:00 PM and if the groundsmen can prepare the ground by 10:30, we might have a shortended game. But the rain needs to stop for that and there is no signs as of now that it is going to.

Steady Drizzle Continues

Hyderabad Weather Updates Live SRH vs GT IPL 2024: Rain Gets Heavier, More Covers in Place

Not a good news for the fans as things look grim for the spectators. The rain returned and the covers are in place. The rain has started to get heavier and it is steady. The chances of getting a restart is very slim. More and more covers are in place now covering a significant part of the outfield as well. Hopefully some action can be witnessed.

Rain Gets Heavier, More Covers in Place

Hyderabad Weather Updates Live SRH vs GT IPL 2024: Toss Further Delayed As Rain Arrives Again, Covers Back in Place

Just when the revised toss time was announced the drizzle is back and the covers are back in place. Not the best of news for the fans. It really seemed like a start was possible but things are not looking good as of now. Toss is delayed once again and surely overs will be lost now.

Toss Further Delayed As Rain Arrives Again

Hyderabad Weather Updates Live SRH vs GT IPL 2024: Covers Coming Off, Revised Start Time to Arrive

Good news for the fans as the pitch is getting rolled out, covers have come off completely and the stumps are getting placed. Teams have come on the field for their warm up as the inspection continues. Super soppers still in work and the start time depends on how quickly they can get the ground ready. It is expected that the revised start time will arrive soon.

Covers Coming Off

Hyderabad Weather Updates Live SRH vs GT IPL 2024: Toss Delayed As Covers Remain In Place, Forecast Suggest No Further Chances of Rain

As expected the toss has been delayed. Pat Cummins and Shubman Gill were spotted having a chat in the middle after some discussions with the match referee. Good news for the fans as weather forecast suggests that the storm has cleared out any further chances of rain. So it is upto the groundsmen to bring the ground to playing conditions as early as possible. Hopefully, fans can get a full game here.

Toss Delayed As Covers Remain In Place

Forecast Suggests No Further Chances of Rain

Hyderabad Weather Updates Live SRH vs GT IPL 2024: Not Raining But Covers in Place as Groundsmen Start Work

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the SRH vs GT IPL 2024 match. Till now, the visuals from the ground are not positive at all. It has been raining for a few hours and the pitch was covered for long. Dark cloud still looms over but the rain has stopped just sometime ago but the outfield remains wet with mini water patches formed at some places. It will take time for the groundsmen for prepare the ground for a match if it does not rain again.

Heavy Rain At Uppal

Big Water Patches

Covers in Place

IPL 2024 has entered the end stages where every game will change the fortune of every team who are in the race of playoffs. In the next match of the IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad host Gujarat Titans at their home in the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. This is a very crucial match for SRH for staying alive in the playoff race as two points here would almost secure them a berth in the top four. GT, meanwhile, are knocked out of the playoff race after their last match against KKR got washed out due to rain. Predictions have indicated that there is heavy chances of rain during the SRH vs GT IPL 2024 match at Hyderabad too.  What Happens if RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 Match Is Washed Out Due to Rain in Bengaluru? Here's How It Will Affect Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings' Playoff Hopes.

KKR have already sealed their spot in the playoffs and are confirmed to finish as the top placed side in the IPL 2024. RR have also secured qualification but their losing streak has weakened the chances to finish in the top two. SRH are not only a favourite to finish in the top two, they also have a solid chance to finish in the top two if they win their next two games. With Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma in form, they will fancy their chances. Meanwhile, GT produced an all-round performance in their last game against CSK and will not bow out without a fight.

Unfortunately for the fans, there is heavy chances of rain during the SRH vs GT IPL 2024 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. There is 43-51% chances of rain during the duration of the game and it ensures that there will be interruptions and a curtailed game can be the best case scenario if not a washout. A washout will reduce SRH's chances to finish in the top two as they will then have to wait for the KKR vs RR match result even if they defeat PBKS in their last game.

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