SRH Defeats RR to Enter IPL Final
SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) triumphed over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 36 runs in the Qualifier 2 game of IPL 2024, held at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Friday. With this victory, SRH secured a spot in the IPL final after six years and will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the same venue on May 26. SRH posted a challenging total of 175 for 9 in 20 overs, despite Rajasthan’s bowlers Trent Boult (3/45), Avesh Khan (3/27), and Sandeep Sharma (2/25) making notable efforts. Heinrich Klaasen top-scored for SRH with a 34-ball 50, while Travis Head and Rahul Tripathi made significant contributions. RR, in response, could only muster 139 for 7 in their 20 overs, with Shahbaz Ahmed taking 3 for 23.
Kavya Maran’s Joyful Reaction
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SRH owner Kavya Maran’s reaction went viral after the team’s win over RR. Ecstatic about SRH reaching the IPL final after six years, she was seen hugging her father, Kalanithi Maran, as soon as the victory was confirmed. The heartfelt moment highlighted the emotional significance of the win for the team and its owners. Kavya’s reaction resonated with fans, adding to the excitement surrounding SRH’s journey in IPL 2024.
Shahbaz Ahmed Shines as Player of the Match
Shahbaz Ahmed, who played a crucial role in SRH’s victory, was named Player of the Match. Coming in as an Impact Player after SRH’s top-order collapse, Shahbaz’s impressive bowling performance of 3 for 23 was instrumental in restricting RR’s chase. Reflecting on his contribution, Shahbaz mentioned how the captain and coach utilized him based on the match situation. He expressed pride in receiving the Man of the Match award and described the relaxed yet focused atmosphere in the SRH camp. Shahbaz emphasized that while the team was pleased with their performance, they would celebrate only after winning the final.
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