IPL-17, SRH vs GT: Sunrisers-Titans match washed out by rain; Cummins’ men move into the playoffs
The HinduIt was a frustrating yet joyous Thursday evening for the Sunrisers Hyderabad fans as their team officially qualified for the IPL 2024 playoffs after a washout against Gujarat Titans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The only thing close to action was a period of nearly 30 minutes of players beginning their warm-ups and Pat Cummins coming out, fully geared up, for the already-delayed toss around 8 p.m. Two washouts for GT The Shubman Gill-led side was left disappointed as its campaign for this season ended with two consecutive washouts; the one at home against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday also meant its elimination from the playoffs. If CSK beats RCB, Punjab beats Hyderabad, and Royals lose their last game, the Men in Yellow will play in Qualifier 1 against Knight Riders in Ahmedabad.