IPL 2024, SRH Vs RR Highlights: Sunrisers Deliver Knockout Punch To Rajasthan; Set Date With KKR In IPL Final

SRH vs RR Live Score: Goodnight, Folks!

So, it is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on 26th of May in the final of IPL 2024. Sadly for Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals, they could not make it through and that how sport works, it is a roller-coaster ride of emotions, and let's see what the final have in store for us.

We will be back with our OneCricket Live Blog and till then, this is Aashay Chopade signing off on behalf of Debashis Sarangi and our dedicated OneCricket family. Cheers!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Player Of The Match!

Shahbaz Ahmed against Rajasthan Royals (AP Photos)

Shahbaz Ahmed is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his 18 with the bat and three-wicket haul with the ball.

SRH vs RR: Match Summary!

What a win for Sunrisers Hyderabad! They showed that killer attitude today that you need in a big-pressure game and Rajasthan, unfortunately for their fans just could not turn up with the bat on this big day. Sanju won an important toss and they got three wickets in the Powerplay as well. However, SRH batters kept going for their shots and Klaasen scored an important fifty which took Hyderabad to 175.

In reply, Rajasthan lost Tom Kohler-Cadmore early, but Yashasvi was batting like a dream and at one point in time, it looked like RR will nail the chase. The wicket of Yashasvi triggered a collapse though, and from 65-1, Rajasthan were reduced to 92-6. The left-arm tweakers, Shahbaz Ahmed and Abhishek Sharma picked five wickets between them and ran through the middle order to leave RR high and dry. Dhruv Jurel did put up a fifty with a quality fifty, but he needed support at the other end, and he got none of that as Rajasthan could muster only 139 in their 20 overs.

SRH vs RR Live Score: Sunrisers Hyderabad Win By 36 Runs!

It's all over for Rajasthan Royals! Pat Cummins has done it again, he will be playing another final, this time with his Orange Army and will have to deal with rampant Kolkata Knight Riders. Their score in the first half was competitive, but they needed to bowl well and boy, they have done it in style. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Sport Can Be Cruel Sometimes!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Fifty For Young Jurel, But He Needed Support!

Brilliant fifty for Dhruv Jurel and the youngman has once again shown his talent under immense pressure.  Gets to his fifty with a lovely pull shot, had he got some support from his experienced teammates things could have been different for Rajasthan.

SRH vs RR Live Score: Powell's Disappointing Knocks Ends, SRH Inch Closer!

A slower bouncer from Nattu this time and Powell fails to connect it well enough to clear the ground. Good catch from Abhishek Sharma at deep mid-wicket and the match is almost done and dusted.

SRH vs RR Live Score: OUCHH!!! Dhruv Jurel Has Been Hit On Throat!

A sharp bouncer from Natarajan and Jurel fails to connect his pull shot as the ball hits him on the throat. He gets down in pain, but he is a strong lad, and is now ready to unleash again.

SRH vs RR Live Score: Dhruv Jurel Is Playing A Gem Of A Knock!

Where everyone is looking out of sorts, Dhruv Jurel is playing a gorgeous knock. Just clean hitting without much fuss. Can Rovman Powell unleash his might too?

SRH vs RR Live Score: Mood In Sunrisers' Camp Right Now!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Rajasthan Fans Looking At Sanju Right Now!

SRH vs RR Live Score: And...Another One Bites The Dust!

RR have now lost five wickets for 36 runs in last 40 balls! Shimron Hetmyer has been cleaned up by Abhishek Sharma. The left-arm tweakers have just blown away RR middle order here and now things look pretty bleak for Sanju Samson and company. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: 1 Run Conceded, Two Wickets Taken!

The move to promote Ravi Ashwin has not worked for Rajasthan. Shahbaz Ahmed is turning it on here at Chepauk! He is making the ball talk and RR are crumbling under pressure!!!

SRH vs RR Live Score: RR Losing Way, The Star Of The Season Riyan Parag Falls!

What a poor shot this is from Riyan Parag! He has shown great maturity throughout the season, under immense pressure, but unfortunately in this knockout game, he has played a rare rash shot and Shahbaz Ahmed gets another. SRH are in control now.

SRH vs RR Live Score: Skipper Samson Holes Out, Rajasthan Needed Him Today 😢

Heartbreak for RR Fans!!! Sanju Samson has departed for another low score. The Rajasthan dug-out is shell-shocked and the masterstroke of bringing in Abhishek Sharma has worked for Pat Cummins. RR under pressure now!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Oh, My Word! Yashasvi Has Thrown It Away!

Just when it looked like RR and Yashasvi Jaiswal are running away with the game, SRH have found a breakthrough. This is a big moment in the game!!! Yashasvi would be kicking himself, but this is how he plays his cricket, and it is now upto the RR middle order to build things from hereon.

SRH vs RR Live Score: Yashasvi Pins Down Bhuvneshwar!

6,4,4,4 - Yashasvi is on fire! There is no fear in this youngman. He has not been scoring runs consistently this season, but still in this big pressure game, he is not shying away from playing his natural game. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the hero for SRH when they beat RR last time, and Yashasvi is making sure that he turns out to be an anti-hero this time around. 51 in the Powerplay!

SRH vs RR Live Score: And...The TKC Struggle Ends.. Is This A Blessing In Disguise For RR?

The Englishman never looked comfortable in the middle and in the bid to hit one out of the park, completely miscued the ball and has lost his wicket. Sanju Samson walks out to the middle and you can expect RR's run-rate to only go up from here, unless they lose more wickets in quick succession.

SRH vs RR Live Score: Tom Kohler-Cadmore Is Struggling, Big Time!

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, the replacement of Jos Buttler is batting on 6 off 13 balls. This will put pressure on Yashasvi Jaiswal at the other end.

SRH vs RR Live Score: Loud, loud appeal from Cummins!!!

The SRH captain delivers a fine yorker outside off and TKC tried to pump it away. The ball just went past his bat, but Cummins made a loud appeal...hoping for a positive response, but umpire is not interested.

SRH vs RR Live Score: Yashasvi Is Not Going To Back Down!

The last ball of the first over has been dispatched over fine leg for a six by Yashasvi Jaiswal and this would give him a lot of confidence.

SRH vs RR Live Score: We Are All Set For The Run-Chase!

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are in the middle and they have the swing king, Bhuvneshwar Kumar to tackle. He rocked RR with some beauties when these two sides last met this season. Can he repeat the heroics again?

SRH vs RR Live Score: Well done Avesh, SRH finish on 175!

Excellent bowling from Avesh and Sandeep in the final two overs has restricted SRH to 175 in 20 overs. 

It seemed like they would breach the 190-run mark when Klaasen was batting, but a bowling masterclass from these two prevents them from doing so. 

Although SRH couldn't finish how they would've liked, it's definitely a defendable total, especially because there's absolutely no dew at the venue. 

Interesting chase coming up folks!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Avesh gets Shahbaz, more trouble for SRH!

In the airrrr and what a stunning grab by Dhruv Jurel! What an over it's turning out to be for Rajasthan Royals. 

After bowling two dot balls, Avesh Khan gets Shahbaz Ahmed. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Sandeep cleans up Klaasen with a beauty!!

What a lethal yorker from Sandeep Sharma to castle Heinrich Klaasen! Hyderabad fans are absolutely stunned as pindrop silence prevails in stands. 

A ripper from the experienced pacer which might cost SRH some crucial runs. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Klaasen oozes his class!

Amid the top-order's collapse, Heinrich Klaasen continues to fight as one-man army. He is getting ample support from Shahbaz Ahmed as SRH breach the 150-run mark with 15 balls remaining. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: SRH, please accelerate!

With five overs remaining, it's high time Klaasen and Shahbaz Ahmed start accelerating, otherwise I can see SRH posting a sub-par total. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Avesh gets two in two, SRH crumbling!!

Nitish Reddy tries to play a reverse ramp shot but the ball goes straight to the safe hands of Yuzvendra Chahal. 

Avesh Khan follows it up with a ripper as his vicious nip-backer uproots Samad's off stump. The Royals are all over SRH here at Chepauk!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Sandeep Sharma, take a bow 🫡

You might troll him for his lean physique and pace, but he seldom goes expensive with the ball. 

Take a bow Sandeep Sharma, conceding only 19 runs off 3 overs when the opposition is scoring at 10 an over is no mean feat. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Sandeep gets the big fish, Head perishes

Sandeep Sharma continues his dream run as he gets the massive wicket of Travis Head!! A well-directed short ball, which Head hits straight to the short third man. Excellent captaincy by Sanju Samson!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Ashwin keeps the deadly duo quiet

Ashwin comes to bowl the ninth over and his disciplined effort prevents Head and Klaasen from going big. 

He concedes only four off the over; nice comeback by the local boy!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Head switches gears, alarming signs for RR

After spending some time in the middle, Travis Head capitalises on poor lines from Sandeep Sharma and Avesh Khan to break the shackles. 

Considering Head's track record to perform in big matches (IYKYK Indian fans 😉), it's an alarming sign for the Royals. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: What have you done, Markram?

Edgedddd and taken!!! Despite getting an opportunity in the high-voltage clash, Markram lets his team down. 

As he goes for a drive, the ball flies through the outside edge and Chahal takes the second catch in an over. SRH in a spot of bother as Klaasen joins Head in the middle. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Tripathi's suicidal shot leads to his departure

After executing a couple of brave shots, Tripathi goes for an audacious uppercut only to find Chahal at short third man. 

His over-aggression leads to his departure, but I must say, it was an exceptional cameo. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Tripathi is getting into the groove

While Travis Head is taking some time to get set, Rahul Tripathi has switched gears in quick time. 

The aggressive batter has hammered R Ashwin for two fours and a six to get going!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Boult gets his revenge, Abhishek departs

In the airrrr and takennn! Huge breakthrough for the Royals. Abhishek Sharma fails miserably on his third attempt as Boult gets his first. SRH one man down early. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Abhishek smashes the first six of the day!!

A short ball from Boult and Abhishek smacks it disdainfully into the mid wicket stands for a six! 

The opener is in mood tonight as he plays a gorgeous straight drive on the next ball for a boundary. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Time for live action 🤩

Well, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head are out there in the middle. Trent Boult to open the bowling for Rajasthan Royals. Interesting battle as Head has been dismissed by left-arm pacers on two consecutive occasions. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Make your team now ⏰

As both teams gear up to face each other, here are some valuable tips to create the dream team for this game. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (c and wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan
Impact players: Shimron Hetmyer, Donovan Ferreira, Kuldeep Sen, Shubham Dubey, Nandre Burger

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Jaydev Unadkat
Impact players: Glenn Phillips, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Umran Malik, Mayank Markande

SRH vs RR Live Score: RR win the toss, elect to bowl

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and elected to bowl first. Hmmm, given how SRH have done while batting first, it's definitely a bold call from the Royals. BIG Update: Aiden Markram is back into SRH's playing XI. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Orange Army prepared for the Royal challenge!

SRH vs RR Live Score: Team Previews

Rajasthan Royals

Led by Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals stunned Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the eliminator to make a grand entry into the qualifier 2 against all odds. 

Besides skipper Samson and Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell are expected to be the key players for RR alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been inconsistent in the competition. 

Regarding the bowling department, a lot will depend on Trent Boult, who will be RR's best bet to neutralise the SRH openers with new ball swing. 

Apart from the Kiwi pacer, the onus will be on Avesh Khan, Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal, who have enjoyed stellar success in the tournament. 

SRH vs RR Live Score: Team Previews

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Led by Pat Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been ruthless in the competition. Riding on exceptional performances from Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy and astute leadership of Cummins, the Orange Army stormed through to the Qualifier 1 where the Knight Riders crushed them in a one-sided affair. 

It won't be wrong to say that they are slightly overdependent on Head as the swashbuckling southpaw often provides them off to a flying start. 

So, if RR get Head early, they can put SRH under the pump in this all-important face-off. 

Hello and welcome to OneCricket's live blog for the second qualifier of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. 

It's Sunrisers Hyderabad who will take on Rajasthan Royals in a high-voltage encounter, with the winner booking the ticket for the final against Kolkata Knight Riders. 

As both teams gear up for a fascinating clash, we will be taking you all through the thrills and chills of this game. 

So, fasten your seat belts and join us for the live coverage of this crucial clash.