Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are in a tough spot this IPL season. After playing seven matches they have only won two. This means they are near the bottom of the points table and must win most of their remaining games to have a chance at reaching the playoffs.
What’s Going Wrong?
In their recent game against Mumbai Indians, SRH lost by four wickets. The loss resulted in two point deductions and negatively affected their Net Run Rate (NRR). The Net Run Rate becomes crucial because it determines which team advances when two teams share the same number of points.
Throughout their season, SRH has experienced both positive and negative results. The bowling unit of SRH has shown occasional strong performances yet their batting line-up has been unreliable. The team must achieve balanced performances from both their batting and bowling units if they want to continue competing in the playoff race.
Matches Left for SRH
SRH have seven matches remaining in the league stage:
Home games (in Hyderabad):
- vs Delhi Capitals
- vs Mumbai Indians
- vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Away games (outside Hyderabad):
- vs Chennai Super Kings
- vs Gujarat Titans
- vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
- vs Lucknow Super Giants
SRH Playoffs Qualification Scenario: What SRH Need to Do to Qualify
To reach the top 4 and make it to the knockout stage, SRH must win as many matches as possible.
SRH still have a chance, but they need to play smart, stay consistent, and win quickly. Every match is now like a final for them. A few wins can bring them back into the race, but a couple more losses may end their journey this season. Their fate is in their own hands for now.
