Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, Qualifier 2 - Live Cricket Score

"(You knew you'll be an impact player?) Captain and coach said that we'll use you according to the situation. My role is to play lower-order and since we had a collapse, I got a chance. (Pitch for today's bowling for him) When I was batting, I felt this wicket had something when Sandeep and Avesh were bowling. Felt there'll be purchase later. (His SRH experience, being traded, not playing every game) I am feeling proud to be MOTM in such a big match. The team environment has been relaxed. (Celebration tonight?) We'll save the celebrations for after the final. For now, it's about relaxation," Shahbaz said.

"(on SRH's turnaround from 2023) You've seen that in the way we played. The finals was the goal and we've made it. (Finding another way to win tonight) We knew our strength was batting but we wouldn't underestimate the experience in the side like Nattu, Unadkat and Bhuvi. (Shahbaz as the Impact Sub choice) That was Vettori's choice, he likes his left-arm spinners. (Using Sharma's four overs) I felt there was a bit of a grip. (Total felt enough at the break?) Finals are always funny. These turn into tough chases. Needed early wickets and we got that. (Seeing how dew works in India) I won't ever pretend to work out how it works. (Final) For the whole franchise, there are 60-70 of us who are involved, it is really gratifying. Hopefully one more," Cummins said.

"It was a big game. I am really proud of the way we bowled in the first innings. We were found short of options in the middle overs against their spin, that's where we lost the game. It's very hard to guess actually when we are expecting some dew or when we are not. The wicket started behaving differently in the second innings, the ball started turning a bit, they used that advantage really well. They bowled their spin in the middle overs against our right-handed batsmen, that's where they were one-up against us. Against their left-arm spin, when the ball was stopping, we could have tried a bit more reverse-sweep or maybe use of the crease a bit more. They also bowled really well. We have had some brilliant games not only this season but from the last three years, it has been a great project for our franchise. We have found some really great talent for the country. Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel and a lot of them are looking really exciting not only for RR but definitely for the Indian cricket team. We have had some great seasons from the last three years. (On Sandeep Sharma) I am really happy for him. By not being picked in the auction and coming back as a replacement, the way he bowled, he has definitely delivered. If we look at the numbers, Sandeep Sharma in the last two years, he will be the next guy after Bumrah. He has done a great job. (Final) The condition suits both of them, so let's see how they come back again in the powerplay. SRH batsmen are very interesting, they can definitely take the game away. KKR also will be confident, they look very exciting. It'll be a great game, that's what IPL has been giving us for the last 16 years," Samson said.

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals to qualify for the finals of IPL 2024. They will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the summit clash.

Dhruv Jurel completed his half-century in 26 balls.

Powell departed for six runs off 12 balls. RR are 124/7. It's done and dusted for RR.

RR are 123/7 after 17 overs.

RR are 113/6 after 16 overs. 63 runs are needed to win in four overs.

RR are 102/6 after 15 overs. 74 runs needed to win in the last five overs.

Abhishek Sharma picked up the wicket of Shimron Hetmyer. He departed for four runs off 10 balls. With that, RR are almost on the verge of elimination. They are 92/6 now.

Jurel finished the over with a six. RR are 90/3 after 13 overs. 86 runs are needed to win in seven overs. Looks difficult for RR.

Shimron Hetmyer replaced Yuzvendra Chahal.

Ravi Ashwin departed without opening his tally. The night is turning out to be bitter for RR. They are 79/5 now.

Another wicket for Shahbaz Ahmed. Riyan Parag departed for six runs off 10 balls. The game is likely to finish early at this rate.

RR are under pressure. It's 79/3 after 11 overs.