RR & SRH Last Faced Off In An IPL Playoff In 2013: Find Out What Went Down In That Clash
IPL 2024, RR & SRH, IPL Playoff: In the Indian Premier League 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals?are set?to face off in Qualifier 2 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, vying for a spot in the final. After a loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1, the Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to challenge Sanju?Samson¡¯s?Rajasthan Royals, who earned their place in this crucial match by defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator.
Reflecting on a past encounter between these two teams, the IPL 2013 playoff game provides a gripping tale. In that match, SRH won the toss and chose to bat first.?However,?RR's?bowler Vikramjeet Malik quickly put his team ahead by securing the first breakthrough in the opening over, dismissing?SRH's?Parthiv Patel. Malik struck again in the third over, sending Hanuma Vihari back to the pavilion.
Despite the early setbacks, SRH found stability through a partnership between Shikhar Dhawan and captain Cameron White for the third wicket. Their stand was crucial in keeping the scoreboard moving, though their scoring rate remained?on the slower side. The middle-order contributions were essential as SRH managed to cross the 100-run mark, eventually posting?a total of?132/7.
The chase for Rajasthan Royals began shakily. Their captain and opener, Rahul Dravid, was dismissed cheaply after scoring just 12 runs off?10?balls. Shane Watson then took charge, partnering with Ajinkya Rahane to advance the innings. However,?RR's?momentum was disrupted soon after the powerplay due to a strong bowling performance from SRH.
The turning point came with a match-winning innings from Brad Hodge. His knock was pivotal as he guided RR to victory, ensuring the team crossed the finish line with four balls to spare. With just?10?runs needed off the final over, Hodge delivered under pressure, hitting back-to-back sixes to seal the win in style. His heroics not only clinched the victory but also saw him reach his half-century, remaining unbeaten on 54 off 29 balls.
As both teams prepare for another high-stakes encounter in 2024, memories of such thrilling matches underscore the excitement and unpredictability of IPL playoff cricket.?Fans will be?eagerly watching?to see which team secures?their?place in the final this time around.
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