SRH Playoffs Record: How Has Sunrisers Hyderabad Fared In Knockout Stages Ahead Of IPL 2024 Qualifier 1?

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the 2016 champions, are on the verge of securing their second Indian Premier League (IPL) title. They have become the third team to confirm a playoff spot in the ongoing IPL 2024. With 17 points from 14 matches, SRH sealed the second spot on the IPL 2024 points table, thanks to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR) compared to the Rajasthan Royals, who also finished on 17 points.This marks Sunrisers' seventh IPL playoff appearance in 12 seasons. Their first-ever qualification came in their debut season in 2013. The Hyderabad-based side last finished in the top four in 2020, extending their streak to five. In the upcoming IPL 2024 Qualifier 1, Pat Cummins' SRH will take on table-toppers and two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Shreyas Iyer. The match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, May 21.Both SRH and KKR will have an extra advantage playing in qualifier 1, as it gives the loser another shot at booking a spot in the summit clash via the Qualifier 2. The loser of qualifier 1 will face the winner of the Eliminator.Before their crucial match against KKR and potentially either the qualifier 2 or the final, let's take a look at SRH's playoffs record, stats, and results from previous editions of the Indian Premier League.SRH IPL Playoffs RecordThe Hyderabad-based side has reached the playoffs seven times now and has gone all the way once to lift the trophy. They first qualified for the playoffs in 2013 and last reached the knockout stage in 2020. In their six previous playoff appearances, SRH has reached the final twice, finishing as runners-up in 2018. They have exited the tournament three times in the Eliminator stage and once in Qualifier 2. Here is a look at their playoff record:Season League Rank Finish2013 4th Eliminator Loser2016 3rd Champions2017 3rd Eliminator Loser2018 1st Runners Up2019 4th Eliminator Loser2020 3rd Qualifier 2 LoserSRH IPL Playoff Stats- Matches: 11- Won: 5- Lost: 6- Batting First Won: 3- Chasing Won: 2- Highest Total: 208/7 vs RCB in 2016 Final (Bengaluru)- Lowest Total: 128/7 vs KKR in 2017 Qualifier 2 (Bengaluru)- Highest Successful Chase: 163/6 in 19.2 overs vs Gujarat Lions in 2016 Qualifier 2 (Delhi)- Lowest Total Defended: 162/8 vs KKR in 2016 Eliminator (Delhi)SRH IPL Playoff Results- 2013: Lost to Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets in Eliminator at Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi)- 2016: Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 22 runs in Eliminator at Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi)- 2016: Beat Gujarat Lions by 4 wickets in Qualifier 2 at Arun Jaitley Stadium (Delhi)- 2016: Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 8 runs in Final at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru)- 2017: Lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets (DLS Method) in Eliminator at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bengaluru)- 2018: Lost to Chennai Super Kings by 2 wickets in Qualifier 1 at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)- 2018: Beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 14 runs in Qualifier 2 at Eden Gardens (Kolkata)- 2018: Lost to Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in Final at Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai)- 2019: Lost to Delhi Capitals by 2 wickets in Eliminator at Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium (Visakhapatnam)- 2020: Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in Eliminator at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi)- 2020: Lost to Delhi Capitals by 17 runs in Qualifier 2 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi)With their impressive track record in the playoffs, SRH will be looking to make a strong impact in the upcoming matches and potentially lift their second IPL title. The team has shown great resilience and determination throughout the tournament, and their fans will be eagerly awaiting their performance in the crucial stages of IPL 2024.