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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