How can SRH qualify for IPL 2022 playoffs? Here are the possible scenarios

How can SRH qualify for IPL 2022 playoffs? Here are the possible scenarios

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SRH won their do-or-die game against Mumbai Indians last night thanks to a superb batting display by Rahul Tripathi and the bowling masterclass of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umran Malik. The 2016 IPL champions finally ended their 5 game losing streak by getting the better of Mumbai Indians who had one but themselves to blame for the loss.

Tim David was batting at 49 off 18 when the equation read 19 needed of 13. After hitting 4 sixes off the over of Natarajan in the 18th over. However, desperate to keep strike, he took a risky run on the last ball and got run out at the non-strikers end. After that it was a Bhuvi masterclass as he bowled a maiden wicket over and getting 19 off the last over became too difficult for Mumbai Indians. However, the win doesn’t guarantee SRH a place in the top 4.

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How can SRH still qualify for the play-offs of IPL ?

The win against Mumbai Indians, still keeps Sunrisers Hyderabad 8th on the Points Table, owing to their negative net run rate. However, that doesn’t rule them out of the play-off qualifications. Hyderabad can still go through if other results go their way. Most Importantly, Sunrisers Hyderabad must defeat the Punjab Kings to eliminate their direct competitors from qualifications.

Sunrisers Hyderabad also need Kolkata Knight Riders to lose to Lucknow Super Giants tonight. In case that doesn’t happen, they will have to beat Punjab with a huge margin to ensure their Net Run Rate is more than KKR as both teams will be on 14 points. Sunrisers Hyderabad also need Royal Challengers Bangalore to lose their final game against Gujrat.

A win for RCB puts them at 16 points. That would directly eliminate SRH, KKR and Punjab Kings. Lastly, Delhi Capitals must lose their final game against Mumbai Indians. If all goes to well, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be tied with 4 other teams at 14 points for the 4th spot and the team with the best NRR will go through. While this is an unlikely scenario, it is still a possibility for SRH.

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