The IPL 2024 qualifiers are announced SRH vs KKR in the playoffs is confirmed, and the skipper of Sunrises Hyderabad (SRH) Pat Cummins has named some dangerous batsmen that he would like to avoid. Cummin named batsman just before the qualifying match.
The match between SRH vs KKR will be on 21 May at Ahmedabad, Abhishek Sharma who is playing under the captaincy of Pat Cummins is at the top of the list. Cummins in the interview clearly said that he is a “scary” batter and I would like to avoid blowing him. Abhishek Sharma has performed exceptionally well in tournaments and is the best for his team.
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This season, the youthful opener has collected 467 runs in just 13 innings while keeping an impressive strike rate of 209.41. In addition, he has the most sixes—41—four more than Virat Kohli, who is in second place.
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In the encounter against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Abhishek hit 66 off just 28 deliveries, earning him the title of Player of the encounter. After the game, Cummins called the left-handed hitter “scary” and applauded him.
“He [Abhishek] is amazing. I wouldn’t want to bowl against him. He’s scary. Nitish is a class player who looks mature beyond his age and is perfect for the top order. Satisfying. I haven’t played in finals before. Playing some excellent cricket, excited for what’s ahead,” Cummins said at the post-match presentation.
Pat Cummins also tells about the SRH Journey in IPL 2024, which ended the group stages by winning 8 games and clinching a total of 17 points.
“It’s pretty cool, it’s awesome. We have won 6 out of 7 here, it has been great. I didn’t know many guys coming into this season, but we have played great cricket and had some fun,” Cummins added.
Recall that although the two teams finished with the same number of points, SRH prevailed because of a superior net run rate, which gave Cummins’ team the advantage. Fourth place went to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who on May 18 upset Chennai Super Kings in a virtual knockout.
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KKR and SRH will have two chances of qualifying for the IPL 2024 final after finishing in the top two of the points table since the loser of Qualifier 1 will take on the winner of Eliminator on May 24.
IPL 2024 Playoffs Schedule
May 21: Qualifier 1 — SRH vs KKR at Ahmedabad
May 22: Eliminator — RR vs RCB at Ahmedabad
May 24: Qualifier 2 — Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator at Chennai
May 26: Final — Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 at Chennai
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