SRH Win By 36 Runs | SRH vs RR Highlights of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Shahbaz Ahmed-Abhishek Sharma Combine to Help Sunrisers Hyderabad Enter Final

SRH Win By 36 Runs: What a win for Sunrisers Hyderabad. At the halfway stage everyone though RR are comfortably ahead in the game and they will chase down the target comfortably. SRH started the defence tightly and didn't let them get off the blocks quickly and the pressure eventually got big on RR when the two left arm spinner came on to attack. Dhruv Jurel was the lone warrior in the RR batting as he scored a half-century, but it was too little to late. SRH will play KKR in the final of the IPL 2024 on May 26.

RR 93/6 in 14 Overs (Target 176) | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Rajasthan Royals Sinks Deep in Quicksand Following Spin-Stranglehold From Sunrisers Hyderabad

Nothing is going the Rajasthan Royals. Shimron Hetmyer missed out on a fulltoss in the first ball of the Abhishek Sharma over and then gets dismissed in the same over. RR has entered the panic more with 83 runs needed in six overs with the wicket holding up and turning with no dew, things are not looking good for them.

RR 80/5 in 12 Overs (Target 176) | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Shahbaz Ahmed's Double-Wicket Over Corners Rajasthan Royals

The way the game was panning out in the last few overs, something had to give and it did. Riyan Parag tried to go over the top and got caught in the deep. Ravichandran Ashwin came in to delay the entry of Shimron Hetmyer but was dismissed caught behind. Shahbaz Ahmed has opened the game for SRH and RR are in deep trouble now.

RR 66/2 in 8 Overs (Target 176) | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Shahbaz Ahmed Dismisses Yashasvi Jaiswal

Out! Massive blow for Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are rejoicing. Pat Cummins brought Shahbaz Ahmed against left hander Yashasvi Jaiswal as a bait and it has delivered a crucial wicket for him. Shahbaz gave a bit of air and Jaiswal got beaten in it. RR will have to look for scoring opportunities.

RR 51/1 in 6 Overs (Target 176) | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Pat Cummins Tom Kohler-Cadmore; Yashasvi Jaiswal Leads Rajasthan Royals' Counter-Attack

Pat Cummins has struck and dismissed Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who was far from his best. The Englishman tried hard but could not connect and clear the boundary early on. Cummins ended the youngster's 16-ball stay which yielded just 10 runs. Rajasthan Royals have had a rather sedate start to this run-chase but Yashasvi Jaiswal's late flourish saw them score 51 runs in the powerplay. Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to take few more wickets up front and put more pressure on the Rajasthan Royals' batters.

SRH 175/9 in 20 overs | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Trent Boult, Avesh Khan Helps Rajasthan Royals Restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to Competitive Total

Strong finish in the end for RR. They were rocked a little by the early assault from Rahul Tripathi but in the back end of the innings, they came back well and restricted SRH to only a competitive total. Trent Boult picked key wickets upfront while Sandeep Sharma dismissed the dangerous Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen. Avesh Khan finished things strongly and also picked three wickets at the end. SRH will be disappointed to not capitalise on a strong start although they will have a clear idea of what to bowl on the surface in the second innings.

SRH 120/6 in 14 overs | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Avesh Khan Rocks Sunrisers Hyderabad With Back-to-Back Wickets

Out! Two wickets in two deliveries and RR have come out suddenly on top here. Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy were trying to stitch a partnership but boundaries were dried up. Reddy tried to go over the top over third man and fell in the trap of RR. The next ball from Avesh Khan came in from length and knocked off the poles of Abdul Samad. SRH in trouble here and they might have to use the impact sub again for a batter.

SRH 102/4 in 11 overs | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Sandeep Sharma Restricts Scoring Rate By Dismissing Travis Head

SRH have batted in the first 11 overs living and dying by the swords. Travis Head attacked Avesh Khan and looked like opening up after he was silent in the powerplay. But Sandeep Sharma came to the attack and after bowling a tight over, he dismissed Travis Head as well. Yuzvendra Chahal returned with an economical over and the duo restricted the scoring rate to some extent.

SRH 81/3 in 7 overs | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Travis Head-Heinrich Klaasen Look to Carry On Momentum

Despite the momentum provided to SRH innings By Rahul Tripathi, they have lost three wickets quickly in the form of Abhishek Sharma, Tripathi himself and Aiden Markram. Travis Head started slow but since the end of powerplay he has looked to open himself up. Meanwhile, Heinrich Klaasen is attempting to stitch a partnership with him.

SRH 45/1 in 4 overs | SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Trent Boult Dismisses Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi Launches Counter-Attack

Despite Rajasthan Royals dismissing Abhishek Sharma early, they have faced an assault from Rahul Tripathi. While Travis Head has only rotated the strike to him Tripathi has taken the RR bowlers by surprise neutralising even the threat of Ravichandran Ashwin. SRH have got the start they wanted and will look to maximise it.

SRH vs RR Live Score Updates of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Sanju Samson Wins the Toss and Opts to Bowl First; Aiden Markam Returns in Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI

Toss Update: RR won the toss and opted to bowl first

Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Reddy, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal

The IPL 2024 has only two matches remaining in it. After a season of breathtaking actions and nail-biting cricket, only three teams remain in the fray. In the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2, Sunrisers Hyderabad will take Rajasthan Royals for a spot in the final. Kolkata Knight Riders have already made their place in the final and the winner of the Qualifier 2 will face them on May 26. SRH are coming out of a crushing loss against KKR in the Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, RR are back to winning ways and they will look to use the confidence they gained from the win against RCB in the Eliminator to go all the way to the final.  SRH vs RR IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: Rajasthan Royals Skipper Sanju Samson Wants to Feel 'Completely Free', Sunrisers Hyderabad Captain Pat Cummins 'Desperate' to Win Title.

SRH had a bad day with both ball and bat in the Qualifier 1. Their biggest strengths Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma fell cheaply, and the middle order couldn't do enough to salvage the early blows. Rahul Tripathi's half-century is definitely a positive they will carry in the game against RR. SRH's use of impact player has not been optimum and they will want to use either of Aiden Markram of Glenn Phillips in the match against RR, bringing back Mayank Markande in the place of Vijayakanth Viyaskanth. They will want their middle order to step up in the game specially against the spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal. SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record: Ahead of IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 Clash, Here Are Match Results of Last 3 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Encounters!

RR have found some rhythm in their win against RCB after four consecutive losses. Although Tom Kohler-Cadmore is yet to give them a solid start, Yashasvi Jaiswal got his confidence boosted despite of a nervy start. Riyan Parag has been their pillar of faith this season and with the return of Shimron Hetmyer, the middle order instils a little more skill and confidence. Avesh Khan had a mixed day against RCB but RR will want more from Sandeep Sharma as they are playing with only five bowlers. Dhruv Jurel and captain Sanju Samson will need to contribute as well if RR need to go past the challenge of SRH.

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