KKR vs SRH: What Happened When Sunrisers Hyderabad And Kolkata Knight Riders Last Met In An IPL Playoff?
IPL 2024 KKR vs SRH: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)?are set?to battle for a coveted place in the IPL 2024 final. The highly anticipated Qualifier 1 match will take place in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. KKR earned their spot in the qualifier by finishing at the top of the standings, while SRH secured second place, narrowly edging out Rajasthan Royals due to a superior Net Run Rate (NRR).
What happened when SRH and KKR last met in an IPL playoff?
The last time Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced each other in an IPL playoff was in 2018, during Qualifier 2 at Eden Gardens. In this thrilling match, SRH emerged victorious by 14 runs, advancing to the final thanks to an exceptional all-round performance from Rashid Khan.
The?match?took place?on May 25, 2018, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Batting first, SRH scored 174/7 in 20 overs, with Rashid Khan playing a pivotal role, scoring 34 off?10?balls and taking three crucial wickets. KKR, in reply, managed to score 160/9, falling short despite a strong start by Chris Lynn and Sunil Narine.
Despite this victory,?SRH eventually stumbled in the final against Chennai Super Kings.
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What Happens if it Rains in Playoff Matches?
In the IPL 2024 playoffs, rain delays?are managed?with specific provisions. According to Rule 13.7.3 of the IPL 2024 Match Playing Conditions, an extra 120 minutes (two hours)?are allocated?to complete a match affected by rain. This rule applies to both league-stage and playoff matches. However, the playoffs have an additional measure: the Reserve Day.
For playoff matches, including the final, a Reserve Day is available. If a playoff match is incomplete due to rain, it will continue on?the Reserve?Day.?Importantly, the?match?on the Reserve Day will start from the beginning, not from where it was interrupted.?This?ensures that all playoff matches, including the final scheduled for May 26, have a fair chance of completion despite weather disruptions.
Over the past week, three IPL matches have?been impacted?by rain: Rajasthan Royals?vs.?Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings?vs.?Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings?vs.?Royal Challengers Bangalore.?These rain-affected matches underscore the importance of the Reserve Day provision.?Fans are hopeful that the weather will cooperate, but they can take comfort in knowing?that there are plans in place?to handle potential rain interruptions during this final week of the tournament.
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As KKR and SRH prepare for their high-stakes encounter, fans and players alike will?be keeping?a close eye on the weather, knowing that?every effort will be made?to ensure a complete and fair contest. The anticipation is building for what promises to be an exciting match, with both teams vying for a place in the IPL 2024 final.
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