Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their spot in the IPL 2024 final after a convincing 36-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in the second qualifier at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Opting to bat first, SRH posted a competitive total of 175/9 on a challenging pitch with big boundaries. Heinrich Klaasen top-scored with 50 runs, supported by Travis Head (34) and Rahul Tripathi (37).
In response, RR struggled to chase down the target and could only manage 139/7 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma and Shahbaz Ahmed starred with the ball, picking up five wickets between them while conceding just 47 runs. SRH’s bowlers, including Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, and Sandeep Sharma, put up a disciplined performance to restrict RR’s batting lineup.
With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad set up a final clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the same venue on Sunday. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two strong teams vying for the IPL title. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as both teams look to put their best foot forward and claim the championship. Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2024 final showdown between SRH and KKR.