SunRisers Hyderabad Secures Spot in IPL 2024 Playoffs Due to Rain-affected Match Against Gujarat Titans

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their spot in the playoffs of IPL 2024 after their match against Gujarat Titans was washed out due to rain. The match, scheduled to take place in Hyderabad, saw no action on the field as the rain persisted throughout the evening, leaving both teams with just one point each.

With this result, Sunrisers Hyderabad joined Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals as the third team to qualify for the playoffs. The top two spots in the standings are currently held by KKR and RR, with SRH trailing closely behind with 15 points.

Gujarat Titans, the runners-up from last year and champions of 2022, were knocked out of the playoff race following this abandoned match. They finish the season with 12 points from 14 matches, unable to secure a spot in the top four.

The toss for the match couldn’t take place at the scheduled time due to the rain and wet outfield conditions. Despite efforts to wait for a window of opportunity to start the game, the rain continued to pour, leading to the eventual abandonment of the match.

As the IPL season nears its end, three teams – Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Lucknow Super Giants – are still in contention for the final playoff spot. The upcoming matches will determine which team secures the last spot in the playoffs, adding to the excitement and suspense of the tournament.