The IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 is set to be a thrilling encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals (SRH vs RR) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams have had a remarkable journey this season, and it all comes down to this match to secure a spot in the grand finale.
SRH vs RR: Team Comparison
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals | |
| Matches Played | 14 | 14 |
| Matches Won | 8 | 8 |
| Matches Lost | 5 | 5 |
| IPL Wins | 2016 | 2008 |
| Highest Score | 287 | 224 |
| Lowest Score | 134 | 127 |
SRH vs RR: Head-To-Head
19 matches have been played between SRH and RR. Sunrisers Hyderabad has won 10 matches and Rajasthan Royals has won 9 matches.
SRH vs RR: Best Players of the Match
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batters
| Players | Travis Head | Abhishek Sharma | Heinrich Klaasen |
| Matches Played | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Runs | 533 | 470 | 413 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowlers
| Players | T Natarajan | Pat Cummins |
| Matches Played | 12 | 14 |
| Wickets | 18 | 16 |
Rajasthan Royals Batters
| Players | Riyan Parag | Sanju Samson | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Matches Played | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Runs | 567 | 521 | 393 |
Rajasthan Royals Bowlers
| Players | Yuzvendra Chahal | Avesh Khan |
| Matches Played | 14 | 15 |
| Wickets | 18 | 16 |
SRH vs RR Match Prediction
- Scenario 1
If SRH wins the toss and opts to bowl, we predict a powerplay score of 50-60 and a first innings score of 170-180, with SRH likely to win.
- Scenario 2
If RR win the toss and choose to bowl, we anticipate a powerplay score of 70-80 for SRH, with a first innings score of 210-220, and SRH again favored to win.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis and understanding of the game.
SRH vs RR Squads Announced
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajasthan Royals |
| Abhishek Sharma | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Travis Head | Tom Kohler-Cadmore |
| Rahul Tripathi | Sanju Samson (c & wk) |
| Nitish Reddy | Riyan Parag |
| Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | Dhruv Jurel |
| Abdul Samad | Rovman Powell |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Pat Cummins (c) | Trent Boult |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Avesh Khan |
| T Natarajan | Sandeep Sharma |
| Mayank Markande | Yuzvendra Chahal |
| Impact substitute: Aiden Markram | Impact substitute: Shimron Hetmyer |
Date, Time, Venue
The match is scheduled for Friday, May 24, at 7:30 PM IST at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
SRH vs RR: Toss Moment
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field first, hoping to restrict SRH’s batting lineup and chase down the target later.
“We would like to bowl first, considering what Chepauk usually offers in the second stage of a match.We’re doing our best to recover. Our doctors and physios are working hard to get us fit. Me and Sanga discussed that we batted to 70% of our potential and still managed to cross the line.
Sanju Samson, RR Skipper
We need to do a bit better with our batting.Each game and venue, with its unique dimensions and climate, is the beauty of the IPL. We are well prepared and looking forward to this game.We’re going with the same lineup.”
“Yeah, that’s fine. We would have bowled first as well, but we’ve batted well first this tournament.We have to be aggressive. It won’t work every time, but you have to stay positive.
Pat Cummins, SRH Skipper
We were well below our best in Ahmedabad. You’ll see a better performance tonight.We’re having discussions about the bowling department. The boundaries are a bit bigger here, Unadkat comes into the side. Also, Aiden Markram joins in the lineup .”
SRH vs RR: First Innings
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting
Heinrich Klaasen is South African batsman played a crucial innings, scoring 50 runs off 34 balls, including four sixes.
Travis Headis the Australian all-rounder contributed 34 runs off 28 balls, hitting three fours and one six.
Rahul Tripathi is the aggressive opener smashed 37 runs off just 15 balls, featuring five fours and two sixes.
Other notable contributions came from Abhishek Sharma (12 off 5), Nitish Kumar Reddy (5 off 10), Shahbaz Ahmed (18 off 18), Aiden Markram (1 off 2), Jaydev Unadkat (5 off 2), and Pat Cummins (5* off 5).
Abdul Samad faced only one ball and remained unbeaten at 0.
Rajasthan Royals Bowling
Trent Boult is the Kiwi pacer was outstanding, taking three wickets for 45 runs in his four overs. He dismissed Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, and Aiden Markram.
Avesh Khan also claimed three wickets, conceding 27 runs in his four overs. His victims included Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, and Shahbaz Ahmed.
Sandeep Sharma is the swing bowler picked up two wickets for 25 runs in his four overs, removing Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen.
SRH posted a competitive total of 175 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
SRH vs RR: Second Innings
Rajasthan Royals Batting
Dhruv Jurel is the young wicketkeeper-batsman anchored the innings, scoring an unbeaten 56* off 35 balls, including seven fours and two sixes.
Yashasvi Jaiswal is the explosive opener contributed 42 runs off 21 balls, hitting four fours and three sixes.
Other RR batsmens, Tom Kohler-Cadmore (10 off 16), Sanju Samson (10 off 11), Riyan Parag (6 off 10), Rovman Powell (6 off 12), and Shimron Hetmyer (4 off 10).
Ravichandran Ashwin and Trent Boult remained unbeaten, scoring 0 runs each.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling
Shahbaz Ahmed is tThe left-arm spinner was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 23 runs in his four overs. He dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Abhishek Sharma is the off-spinner claimed two wickets for 24 runs in his four overs, removing Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer.
T Natarajan is the left-arm seamer chipped in with one wicket, conceding only 13 runs in his three overs. He dismissed Rovman Powell.
Pat Cummins is the Australian fast bowler took one wicket for 30 runs in his four overs.
Man of the Match
Shahbaz Ahmed is the Man of the Match.
” The captain and coach asked me to be ready for any situation. We had a collapse, so I was used. When I was batting, I felt the ball was stopping, and there was some purchase when Avesh and Sandeep were bowling.
Shahbaz Ahmed, SRH
I’m very proud to win the award in a big game. I’ve enjoyed the journey; our team’s atmosphere has been relaxed. We will celebrate only after winning the final. Tonight, we’ll just relax.”
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 36 runs, defending their total of 175. They advanced to the final, where they would face the Kolkata Knight Riders.