Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL 2024 playoffs qualification scenario: Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) currently occupies the fourth position in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Points Table, following their most recent one-run win over Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Thursday (May 3). SRH made a stunning comeback, securing a dramatic last-ball win over table-toppers RR after losing back-to-back two matches.
With six wins and four losses in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 thus far, Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) current standing positions them one place above five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2024 Points Table.
How Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) can qualify for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs
After two consecutive losses, Sunrisers Hyderabad's crucial one-run win against Rajasthan Royals in SRH vs RR IPL 2024 match puts them back in contention for a spot in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Playoffs.
After clinching a dramatic one-run win against RR, SRH now stands at fouth place in IPL 2024 points table, with six wins and four losses from ten matches. Nonetheless, Sunrisers Hyderabad's path to qualify for IPL 2024 Playoffs still remains uncertain.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will square off against four different opponents in their final four matches of the IPL 2024 league stage. SRH's upcoming matchups primarily involve teams currently positioned lower in IPL 2024 standings: Mumbai Indians (ninth), Lucknow Super Giants (third), Gujarat Titans (eighth), and Punjab Kings (seventh).
Winning all these four matches will ensure that Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) end in top two at the end of league stage games. SRH currently have 12 points from 6 wins. A team typically requires at least 16 points to qualify for IPL playoffs.
Even if Sunrisers Hyderabad manage to secure winsin two of their remaining four matches to get to the 16 points mark, their IPL 2024 playoff qualification isn't assured at all. At present, the race for IPL 2024 playoffs is highly competitive and uncertain as lower-positioned teams hold the potential to disrupt expectations with unexpected victories.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) remaining matches in IPL 2024
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 6 (Monday)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants on May 8 (Wednesday)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans on May 16 (Thursday)
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings on May 19 (Sunday)