IPL 2024, SRH vs GT highlights: Match abandoned; Hyderabad qualify for playoffs

SRH thus became the third team to make the cut after following the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), who are currently occupying the top two places in the standings.

Sunrisers Hyderabad. Photo: Sportzpics for IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday qualified for the IPL 2024 playoffs after rain washed out Match 66 of Indian Premier League against Gujarat Titans (GT) without a ball being bowled at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

SRH thus became the third team to make the cut after following Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), who are currently occupying the top two places in the standings.

The Sunrisers received one point to take their tally to 15 points with one match to go. They will face Punjab Kings, who have already been eliminated, on May 19 in their last league assignment.

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GT, the last year's runners-up and 2022 champions, were knocked out of the play-off race after their previous match was also abandoned due to rain. They thus end the season with 12 points from 14 matches.

The toss didn't happen at scheduled time of 7 pm due to rain and wet outfield. The rain intensified before settling into a steady shower as the covers and outfield stayed covered.

The cut-off time for a five-over game was 10:56 PM, which meant the drizzle needed to stop for mop-up to begin by around 10:15pm but with rain showing no signs of abating, the official decided to abandon the match.

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It is the second game to be called off in this IPL, because of rain and wet outfield.

Four teams -- Chennai Super Kings (14), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (12), Delhi Capitals (14) and Lucknow Super Giants (12) -- are still in fray for the battle for the last spot.

If LSG win against Mumbai Indians on Friday, they will move to 14 points to stay mathematically alive but CSK will seal the spot if they beat RCB or the game is washed out on Saturday.

If RCB beat CSK by at least 18 runs or 11 balls to spare then they will grab the fourth available spot on the basis of net run-rate as they would be on 14 points, same as DC, CSK and LSG (if they win).

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10:12 PM

SRH vs GT LIVE UPDATES: Match called off without a ball being bowled

Umpires are having chat with SRH captain Pat Cummins and GT skipper Shubman Gill. And the official confirmation is that the match is abandoned.

10:03 PM

SRH vs GT: Hyderabad weather LIVE UPDATES

According to the live visuals from the stadium, the umpire is seen at the ground with the umbrella. Drizzles can be seen in the background.

We are heading for an inevitable, the washout!!

9:57 PM

SRH vs GT: Hyderabad weather LIVE UPDATES - No respite

According to accuweather.com, there is 51 per cent of rainfall at and after 10 PM IST today in Hyderabad.

It is hard to believe, but GT's second game is heading for a wash out.

Sill no official confirmation.

9:49 PM

SRH vs GT: Hyderabad weather LIVE UPDATES

No encouraging news yet. It is raining at the moment.

8:57 PM

SRH vs GT: Hyderabad weather LIVE UPDATES

No encouraging news from Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. It is still raining steadily. We have starting losing overs since 8:30 PM IST.

The cut-off time for 5-over game is 10:56 PM IST.

8:18 PM

SRH vs GT: Hyderabad weather LIVE UPDATES - Overs likely to be reduced

The cut-off time for full 20-over per side game is 8:30 PM IST. We might see a reduced game today.

The cut-off time for 5-over game is 10:56 PM IST.

The rain is not that much heavy but it is steady at the moment

8:03 PM

SRH vs GT LIVE UPDATES: The rain is getting heavier

The rain is getting heavier at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The fans are waiting egarly with umbrellas' on as the square is being covered.

Fearing for a further delay today. This is Gujarat second successive match when rain playing a major role. Their previous game at Narendra Modi Stadium vs KKR was washed out on May 13.

7:54 PM

SRH vs GT LIVE TOSS UPDATES: Bad news coming in

As both the captains are getting ready for toss, a light drizzle can be seen in the background. Will it delay the toss further, it remains to be seen?

We still have six minutes for a scheduled toss at 8 PM IST.

7:45 PM

SRH vs GT LIVE TOSS UPDATES: Toss at 8 PM IST

Official confirmation for the toss is here:

Toss will take place at 8 PM IST.

Match will start at 8:15 PM IST.

7:43 PM

SRH vs GT LIVE TOSS UPDATES

The work is in full swing at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Pat Cummins is seen in offiical playing gear and having a chat with umpire Virendra (popularly known as Viru - as said by Rohit Sharma).

7:38 PM

SRH vs GT LIVE UPDATES: Work in full tandem to ready the pitch

The groundsmen are working in tandem to get the pitch ready while the stumps being erected. The stump mic is being tested as well.

7:32 PM

SRH vs GT LIVE UPDATES: Pitch is being rolled

The pitch is being rolled as Pat Cummins is chatting with one of the officials.

7:27 PM

SRH vs GT LIVE TOSS UPDATES: Covers are off

All the covers are off now. While groundsmen are sweeping the pitch. Pat Cummins and Daniel Vettori are inspecting the pitch along with Gujarat Titans' Ashish Nehra

7:18 PM