By reaching this feat, SRH turns into the third workforce to qualify, becoming a member of Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who presently maintain the highest two spots within the standings.
Regardless of the washout, Sunrisers earned a degree, bringing their complete to 15 factors with one match remaining.They’ll face Punjab Kings, who’ve already been eradicated, of their last league encounter on Might 19.
GT, the final 12 months’s runners-up and 2022 champions, had been knocked out of the play-off race after their earlier match was additionally deserted as a consequence of rain. They thus finish the season with 12 factors from 14 matches.
The toss did not occur at scheduled time of seven pm as a consequence of rain and moist outfield. The rain intensified earlier than settling into a gentle bathe because the covers and outfield stayed coated.
The cut-off time for a five-over sport was 10:56 PM, which meant the drizzle wanted to cease for mop-up to start by round 10:15pm however with rain displaying no indicators of abating, the official determined to desert the match.
It’s the second sport to be referred to as off on this IPL, due to rain and moist outfield.
4 groups — Chennai Tremendous Kings (14), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (12), Delhi Capitals (14) and Lucknow Tremendous Giants (12) — are nonetheless in fray for the battle for the final spot.
If LSG win towards Mumbai Indians on Friday, they’ll transfer to 14 factors to remain mathematically alive however CSK will seal the spot in the event that they beat RCB or the sport is washed out on Saturday.
If RCB beat CSK by at the least 18 runs or 11 balls to spare then they’ll seize the fourth accessible spot on the idea of web run-rate as they might be on 14 factors, similar as DC, CSK and LSG (in the event that they win).
(With inputs from PTI)
