Recalling IPL Qualifier 2: Venue And Team Advancing To Final

SRH vs RR: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, while Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Eliminator on Wednesday. SRH and RR had finished second and third in the league stage respectively.

As the two teams prepare for their high-stakes contest in Chennai, it is worth revisiting the events of the IPL 2024 Qualifier. On that occasion, five-time champions Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, faced Hardik Pandya's Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans set a formidable target of 234 runs for Mumbai Indians after being asked to bat first. Shubman Gill, who later captained the franchise in IPL 2024, played a stellar innings. His 60-ball century, scoring 129 runs, included seven fours and ten sixes.

Wriddhiman Saha contributed with 18 runs off 16 balls, while Sai Sudharsan added 43 runs off 31 balls before retiring out. Captain Hardik Pandya remained unbeaten with a quickfire 28 off 13 balls as Gujarat Titans ended their innings at 233/3.

In response, Mumbai Indians faced an early setback due to a sensational opening spell by Mohammed Shami. Shami dismissed both openers—Rohit Sharma (8) and Nehal Wadhera (4)—early in the innings.

Cameron Green scored 30 runs, Suryakumar Yadav made a valiant effort with 61 runs, and Tilak Varma added 43 runs. However, no other batter from Mumbai Indians managed to reach double digits. The team was eventually bowled out for 171 in 18.2 overs.

Upcoming Clash

The upcoming match between SRH and RR promises to be an intense battle as both teams aim to secure their spot in the final. With SRH looking to bounce back from their recent defeat and RR riding high on their victory against RCB, fans can expect a thrilling encounter.