Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a playoffs spot after a washout on May 15 and aim for a top-two finish by defeating Punjab Kings in their final league game, while hoping for a favor from Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals. However, weather may intervene. Sunrisers seek to maintain their aggressive batting form, but a lengthy break may bring rustiness. Punjab Kings, despite their depleted squad, aim to end their non-playoff streak with a win. However, their top-order struggles persist, posing a challenge in their last match.
IPL 2024, SRH vs PBKS: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Hyderabad has been a hotspot for high-scoring matches, and this upcoming game is likely to follow suit. However, practice sessions were hampered by showers on Saturday (May 18), and there’s a forecast for more rain during the afternoon-evening period on match day.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium IPL Stats
| Matches Played | 76 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 34 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 42 |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 28 |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 48 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 277/3 |
| Lowest Team Total | 80 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 215 |
| Average First Innings Score | 162 |