Shahbaz and Abhishek spin Sunrisers Hyderabad into IPL final
SRH managed to score 175 after losing the toss, and their unheralded spinners were too good for RR in the absence of dew
24/05Result
Qualifier 2 (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, May 24 2024
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![Sunrisers Hyderabad]( "Sunrisers Hyderabad")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
139/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
24/05Result
Qualifier 2 (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, May 24 2024
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![Sunrisers Hyderabad]( "Sunrisers Hyderabad")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
139/7 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
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