SRH vs RR, IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 Match Highlights: Sunrisers to play against Kolkata Knight Riders in final, beat Royals by 36 runs

SRH beat RR by 36 runs, entered final

Natarajan to Jurel, FOUR runs

Jurel adds consolation runs! Flicks a full toss for four through wide long-on. Royals nearing the end of their innings.

10 runs from the over

RR 134/7 in 18.6 overs

Cummins to Jurel, FOUR runs

Jurel explodes for fifty! Perfect length ball, Jurel muscles a pull in front of square for a boundary and his well-deserved fifty off just 26 balls!

Cummins to Jurel, FOUR runs

Jurel extends RR's hope! A short ball finds Jurel in top form. He pulls it powerfully behind square leg for four, beating the fielder.

1 run • 1 wicket

Natarajan to Powell, OUT

Powell skies it, Abhishek snags it! Short ball mistimed, Powell loses sight. Abhishek sprints, dives, and holds a tough catch at deep midwicket.

10 runs from the over
RR 123/6 in 16.6 overs

Cummins to Jurel, SIX runs

Jurel's "six" a real scare! Full toss lofted over long leg, Tripathi leaps for a stunning save, but replays show a foot on the rope. Six for Jurel! Tripathi brilliant, but unlucky.

11 runs from the over
RR 113/6 in 15.6 overs

Abhishek to Jurel, FOUR runs

Jurel hammers Abhishek again! Full toss outside off, Jurel drills it past the bowler for another four. Abhishek ends well with 2-24, but Jurel feasts on his bowling

Abhishek to Jurel, FOUR runs

Jurel punishes poor delivery! Full and wide, Jurel drives beautifully through the covers for four. Shahbaz struggles with his line.

9 runs from the over
RR 102/6 in 14.6 overs

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jurel, FOUR runs

Jurel muscles Shahbaz! Creates room, lifts a full toss over cover for four. Shahbaz ends with 3-23. Royals need 74 in 30.

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jurel, FOUR runs

Jurel improvises! A full toss outside leg stump, but Jurel whips out a reverse sweep, finding the gap over point for a boundary.

3 runs • 1 wicket

RR 93/6 in 13.6 overs

Abhishek to Hetmyer, OUT

Sharp carrom ball! Outside off-stump, the ball dips and turns sharply into the batsman's off-stump as he backs away.

10 runs from the over
RR 90/5 in 12.6 overs

Markram to Jurel, SIX runs

Jurel shows his spin skills! Dances down the track, lofts a full toss over deep midwicket for a six! Spin can't stop him.

1 run • 2 wickets
RR 80/5 in 11.6 overs

Shahbaz Ahmed to Ashwin, OUT

Shahbaz strikes again! A full toss tempts Ashwin for a back-foot shot, but he gets a leading edge. Klaasen pulls off a tough catch behind the stumps - third wicket for the impressive impact player!

Shahbaz Ahmed to Parag, OUT

Double trouble! Shahbaz's delivery finds Parag mistiming a pull. Sharma at deep midwicket takes a diving catch. Season over for Parag?

6 runs from the over
RR 79/3 in 10.6 overs

3 runs from the over
RR 73/3 in 9.6 overs

4 runs • 1 wicket
RR 70/3 in 8.6 overs

Abhishek to Samson, OUT

Left-arm spin does the trick! Samson departs for 10 (11 balls). Flat-batted shot miscued, Markram takes a diving catch at long-on. SRH owner celebrates!

10 runs • 1 wicket
RR 66/2 in 7.6 overs

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jaiswal, OUT

Jaiswal mistimes a big shot off a shorter delivery from Shahbaz, slicing it to long-off. The aggressive knock ends at 42 off 21 balls.

Shahbaz Ahmed to Jaiswal, SIX runs

Shahbaz's surprise around-the-stumps delivery finds Jaiswal ready. He unfurls a stunning reverse sweep, finding the gap perfectly for a third-man boundary.

5 runs from the over
RR 56/1 in 6.6 overs

19 runs from the over
RR 51/1 in 5.6 overs

Bhuvneshwar to Jaiswal, FOUR runs

Jaiswal finds the gap with a clever cut! Bhuvneshwar challenges him with a short ball angling away from middle stump. But Jaiswal rises to the occasion. He expertly opens the face of the bat at the last moment, guiding the ball with a controlled sliced cut that evades the backward point fielder's outstretched hand on the right side for a boundary!

Bhuvneshwar to Jaiswal, FOUR runs

Jaiswal shows patience against the knuckle ball! A deceptive knuckle ball lands right on middle and off-stump. Jaiswal doesn't get tempted by the inviting line. He waits patiently, analyzes the ball's movement, and then executes a well-timed drive. The ball slices just past the outstretched fingers of the fielder at cover, earning him a well-deserved boundary!

Bhuvneshwar to Jaiswal, FOUR runs

Jaiswal returns fire with another boundary! A full toss right at his toes gifts Jaiswal another scoring opportunity. He doesn't disappoint, swinging his bat with power and sending the ball rocketing straight back down the pitch. It sails comfortably over Bhuvneshwar at mid-off and beats the fielder at mid-on as well, bringing him four more runs!

Bhuvneshwar to Jaiswal, SIX runs

Jaiswal takes Bhuvi to the cleaners! Facing a short ball outside leg stump, Jaiswal doesn't hold back. He exposes all three stumps with a confident shuffle back, opens his stance completely (flat-batted), and muscles the ball over the long-on fielder for a maximum! This was a well-calculated attacking shot against a slightly wayward delivery from Bhuvneshwar.

8 runs from the over
RR 32/1 in 4.6 overs

Natarajan to Samson, FOUR runs
Example of a tracer bullet right there! Fullish ball, but angling across from Samson. The true bounce allows Samson to sit back and cut it from a decent height, and the ball flies across, beating deep point who was present

5 runs • 1 wicket

RR 24/1 in 3.6 overs

Cummins to Kohler-Cadmore, OUT

Cummins to Kohler-Cadmore, FOUR runs

Clever use of pace for four! The batsman anticipates the delivery, steps back to create some space, and capitalizes on Cummins' fast bowling. He plays a controlled uppercut, using the bowler's pace to his advantage, and sends the ball sailing over the fielder at deep third for a boundary!

6 runs from the over
RR 19/0 in 2.6 overs

Bhuvneshwar to Jaiswal, FOUR runs

Jaiswal muscles it through the gap! A testing length ball on his leg stump, angling slightly towards him. But Jaiswal stays composed, keeps his head down, and executes a powerful pull shot in front of square. The ball races along the ground, finding the gap between fielders for a boundary!

5 runs from the over
RR 13/0 in 1.6 overs

8 runs from the over
RR 8/0 in 0.6 overs

Bhuvneshwar to Jaiswal, SIX runs

Six over backward square! A well-directed length ball on his hips, but the batsman doesn't hesitate. With a flick of his wrists, he generates immense power to launch the ball high and clear over the fielder stationed five rows back at deep backward square leg for a maximum!

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tom Kohler-Cadmore to open for Royals

RR restrict SRH to 175/9

Avesh Khan to Cummins, OUT

Cummins falls victim to a direct hit! Unadkat, facing a full toss well outside off-stump, took a gamble and charged down the wicket for a suicidal run. Cummins, unfazed, didn't attempt a shot. Samson, the wicketkeeper, smartly collected the ball and fired a rocket-like throw to Avesh at the bowler's end. Unadkat, well short of his crease, was out by a direct hit. SRH desperately reviewed for a possible wide ball, but the replays confirmed it was in play, and Rajasthan secured a crucial wicket.

Avesh Khan to Unadkat, FOUR runs

Unadkat stretches for a fantastic four! A full toss way outside off-stump seemed destined to be a wide, but Unadkat showcases his athleticism. He lunges across the crease with a full-body extension and somehow manages to flick the ball over the fielder at short fine leg for a boundary.

Avesh Khan to Shahbaz Ahmed, OUT

Shahbaz miscues the pull shot! A tempting low full toss around off-stump offered a scoring opportunity, but Shahbaz fails to capitalize. He attempts a pull shot but doesn't connect with full power. Jurel, at long-on, reads the shot beautifully. He sprints diagonally to his left, dives forward with exceptional reflexes, and pouches the ball with both hands to secure a well-deserved catch!

6 runs • 1 wicket
SRH 169/7 in 18.6 overs

Sandeep to Cummins, FOUR runs

Cummins defends a yorker, angled towards off stump. He manages to get his bat down in time and adjusts the face, guiding the ball past a diving Samson.

Sandeep to Klaasen, OUT

Klaasen departs! A superb yorker from the bowler! It was a slower delivery at just 121.1kph, which might have surprised Klaasen. He seemed to be expecting a faster ball and was a fraction early into his pull shot. The slower yorker snuck under his bat and crashed right into the middle and leg stumps, shattering the timbers! This crucial wicket has our Forecaster revising SRH's predicted score from 187 down to 182.

13 runs from the over
SRH 163/6 in 17.6 overs

Boult to Klaasen, SIX runs

Klaasen explodes! A full toss around off-stump, and Klaasen unleashes his fury. He connects with a thunderous smash, sending the ball rocketing straight into the sightscreen!

14 runs from the over
SRH 150/6 in 16.6 overs

Ashwin to Shahbaz Ahmed, SIX runs

Shahbaz capitalizes on a short delivery! A slight miscalculation by the bowler results in a shorter ball than intended. Shahbaz doesn't miss out on this opportunity. He rocks back and executes a powerful pull shot, sending the ball soaring over the deep midwicket fielder. The shorter boundary on that side comes into play again, and it races all the way for a six!

4 runs from the over
SRH 136/6 in 15.6 overs

12 runs from the over
SRH 132/6 in 14.6 overs

Chahal to Klaasen, SIX runs

Klaasen muscles it over the fence again! Facing another length ball, Klaasen unleashes his trademark pull shot. He maneuvers back slightly to create power, then slams the ball high and over the long-on fielder for a massive six! The crowd erupts as the ball sails a staggering 89 meters for another maximum!

4 runs • 2 wickets
SRH 120/6 in 13.6 overs

Avesh Khan to Abdul Samad, OUT

Samad falls for a golden duck! Disaster strikes as the first ball of his innings finds him plumb. A seemingly innocuous length ball around off-stump deceives him. The ball nips back in sharply, leaving Samad's planted front foot exposed. He completely misses the shot, and the bails go flying. A first-ball dismissal for Samad, a huge blow to his team's momentum.

Avesh Khan to Nitish Kumar, OUT

Avesh's full toss and wide outside off-stump tempted Reddy to go for a risky reverse hit. He made good contact, but the placement wasn't ideal. Chahal, positioned at the wider short third as part of a strategic fielding placement, anticipated the shot perfectly and dived to his left to grab a superb catch above his shoulder height.

8 runs from the over
SRH 116/4 in 12.6 overs

Chahal to Klaasen, SIX runs

Klaasen breaks the shackles in style! A well-timed lofted shot off a length ball around off-stump showcases his class. Klaasen goes back and elevates the ball majestically over extra cover, sending it all the way for a six! That big hit ends the string of scoreless deliveries and gets the scoreboard ticking again.

6 runs from the over
SRH 108/4 in 11.6 overs

3 runs from the over
SRH 102/4 in 10.6 overs

3 runs • 1 wicket
SRH 99/4 in 9.6 overs

Sandeep to Head, OUT

Slower bouncer claims Head again! Sandeep repeats his successful tactic, firing in a slower bouncer that targets the batter directly. Head tries to create some space by moving slightly across the crease and aims to guide the ball over the fielder. However, the lack of pace deceives him, and he ends up directing the ball straight into the waiting hands of short third man. The slower bouncer proves to be Head's undoing once more!

4 runs from the over
SRH 96/3 in 8.6 overs

11 runs from the over
SRH 92/3 in 7.6 overs

Chahal to Klaasen, SIX runs

Klaasen unleashes his trademark quasi-pull! Facing a length ball around off-stump, Klaasen showcases his signature shot. He maneuvers back slightly and lofts the ball with power over deep midwicket. The crowd roars as the ball sails a staggering 81 meters for a maximum!

13 runs from the over
SRH 81/3 in 6.6 overs

Avesh Khan to Head, FOUR runs

A full toss and way outside off-stump, a tempting scoring opportunity. Head swings wildly at the ball, but the awkward bounce plays a trick on Sandeep at deep third. Despite Sandeep's desperate lunge to his left, the ball evades his grasp and races away for a boundary. Head might be disappointed with his shot selection, but the lucky bounce earns him four runs nonetheless.

Avesh Khan to Head, SIX runs

A short ball right at the stumps, but Head adjusts superbly. He maneuvers back and across the crease, utilising his wrists perfectly to flick the ball with power over square leg. The shorter boundary on that side comes into play again, and the ball sails all the way for a maximum!

11 runs from the over
SRH 68/3 in 5.6 overs

Sandeep to Head, FOUR runs

A testing length ball angles in towards him, but Head reads it perfectly. He plays a crisp cut, driving the ball low towards the ground. The shorter boundary between cover and point comes into play as the ball races through the gap, bringing him his first four of the innings.

Sandeep to Head, FOUR runs

A full toss right in his hitting zone around off-stump, and Head wasn't going to miss out. He confidently strides forward, clears his front leg for good timing, and lofts the ball cleanly over mid-off for his first boundary tonight!

12 runs • 2 wickets
SRH 57/3 in 4.6 overs

Boult to Markram, OUT

Short-lived return for Markram! Just two balls after his dismissal, he's back at the pavilion. Boult's ploy to return for another over within the powerplay pays off. A tempting length ball angles away, and Markram throws his bat at it in a desperate attempt to score. He gets a thick outside edge, offering a simple chance to Chahal at short third. Chahal dives low and pouches the catch comfortably. RR celebrates, taking two crucial wickets within this powerplay thanks to Boult's aggressive strategy.

Boult to Tripathi, OUT

Tripathi falls victim to the slower bouncer! Looking to repeat his successful ramp shot, he misjudges the lack of pace. The ball balloons off his bat towards short third man, where Chahal, the fielder he tormented earlier, pouches a comfortable catch. Tripathi can't hide his disappointment, while RR breathes a sigh of relief - that dropped catch from earlier isn't as costly now!

Boult to Tripathi, FOUR runs

Boult overcorrects! After conceding a few boundaries, he tries to tighten his line and length but goes a touch too wide and short outside off-stump. Tripathi, who's been in good touch today, smells an opportunity and pounces. He slashes the ball powerfully behind point, finding the gap for another boundary!

Boult to Tripathi, SIX runs

Wow, what a shot! Tripathi wasn't missing out on anything today. A straight length ball at his stumps, but he whipped his wrists through the shot, launching it majestically over fine leg for a maximum!

15 runs from the over
SRH 45/1 in 3.6 overs

Ashwin to Tripathi, SIX runs

Ashwin gifts Tripathi a full toss, and the batsman doesn't miss out! He sweeps the ball powerfully over backward square leg for another boundary.

Ashwin to Tripathi, FOUR runs

Ashwin outsmarts Chahal! It was a quicker, flatter delivery from Ashwin, tempting a big shot. But Tripathi stays composed, opens the bat face at the last moment, and guides the ball exquisitely for four, finding the gap just beyond short third man. Chahal had no chance to stop that beauty!

Ashwin to Tripathi, FOUR runs

Tripathi gets lucky! A full toss around his off-stump, he shuffles across the crease to create some room and manages to loft it over the mid-off fielder for another four.

7 runs from the over
SRH 29/1 in 2.6 overs

Boult to Tripathi, FOUR runs

A smarter shot by Tripathi! He finds the gap with a controlled drive off a length ball outside off-stump, bringing four more!

9 runs from the over
SRH 22/1 in 1.6 overs

Ashwin to Tripathi, FOUR runs

13 runs • 1 wicket
SRH 13/1 in 0.6 overs

Boult to Abhishek, OUT

Disaster strikes for Abhishek! Boult delivers another first-over wicket, this time with a well-directed length ball. Abhishek, tempted to pull, skies the shot. Kohler-Cadmore at covers makes a comfortable catch, and the early dismissal puts pressure on the batting side.

Boult to Abhishek, FOUR runs

Another juicy full toss, this time straight, and Abhishek flicks it effortlessly for four more, right between the stumps and the non-striker!

Boult to Abhishek, SIX runs

A length ball around off, and Abhishek announces himself with a stylish pull over deep midwicket for four!

The first ball delivered and one run

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head to open for SRH

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Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan.

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