Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a 36-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, booking a spot in the final. SRH's aggressive approach in the first 10 overs, despite losing a few early wickets, set them up for a strong total of 175. RR's Yashaswi Jaiswal showed great form in the run-chase, but SRH's spinners turned the game in their favor and restricted RR's total to 139 all out.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Storm into IPL 2024 Final with Qualifier 2 Victory Over Rajasthan Royals
In a thrilling Qualifier 2 clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 36 runs to secure a berth in the final.
SRH's Aggressive Batting Sets Foundation
Despite losing the toss and being sent into bat, SRH displayed a fearless approach in the first 10 overs. Though they lost the wickets of Prithvi Shaw and Kane Williamson early, their middle order stepped up to post a formidable total of 175. Rahul Tripathi led the charge with a blistering 56 off 32 deliveries, while Nicholas Pooran added 35.
RR's Jaiswal Shines in Vain
RR's chase got off to a promising start, thanks to a fluent 45 from Yashaswi Jaiswal. However, SRH's spinners, led by Washington Sundar and Shahbaz Nadeem, proved to be too much for the Royals' batting lineup. They collectively took five wickets, restricting RR to 139 all out.
SRH's Spinner Duo Stars
Sundar and Nadeem played a pivotal role in SRH's victory, showcasing their ability to control the run rate and pick up crucial wickets. Sundar finished with figures of 2 for 24, while Nadeem claimed 2 for 32.
SRH's Journey to the Final
SRH's victory in Qualifier 2 marks the culmination of a remarkable journey that began with a disappointing start to the tournament. The team lost its first three matches but bounced back strongly to finish in the top four. They defeated Lucknow Super Giants in the Eliminator before overcoming RR in Qualifier 2.
Top 5 FAQs
Q1: Who was the Man of the Match in Qualifier 2? A1: Rahul Tripathi for his 56 off 32 deliveries
Q2: Which SRH player took the most wickets? A2: Washington Sundar with 2 for 24
Q3: What was SRH's highest score in IPL 2024? A3: 200/3 against Mumbai Indians
Q4: Which RR player scored the most runs in the match against SRH? A4: Yashaswi Jaiswal with 45
Q5: Who won the IPL 2023 title? A5: Gujarat Titans
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