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Hyderabad advance to IPL playoffs as yet another Gujarat game gets washed out

The inconclusive game saw both teams taking a point each, which pushed Hyderabad to third in the table with 15 points.

A general view of the ground shows covered pitch as rain delays the start of the Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 16, 2024. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP via Getty Images)

By: India Weekly

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD secured their IPL play-off spot after rain forced their match against the Gujarat Titans to be abandoned without a ball bowled in Hyderabad on Thursday (16).

The washout saw both teams taking a point each, which pushed Hyderabad to third in the table with 15 points.

Gujarat had been knocked out of the play-off race earlier this week after their game against Kolkata Knight Riders was also abandoned due to rain.

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The weather in Hyderabad on Thursday left thousands of fans disappointed at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium.

The game was finally called off more than two and a half hours after the scheduled start.

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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings, who are fourth, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the hunt for the remaining play-off spot.

(AFP)

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