In the first of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Qualifier 1 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening.
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SRH, who have managed to qualify for the playoffs after four seasons, and will be in the hunt for their first title in 2016 under the leadership of Pat Cummins.
The team was founded in December 2012 after BCCI terminated the contract of previous Hyderabad-based franchise Deccan Chargers.
Ahead of SRH's game against KKR, The Sporting News takes a look at their record in the playoffs of the competition.
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How many times have SRH qualified for IPL Playoffs?
SRH have qualified for the playoff round of the IPL for a total of six times. The last time SRH qualified for the playoffs was back in 2020.
How many times have SRH won in IPL Playoffs?
SRH have won 5 out of the 11 games they have played in the IPL Playoffs.
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How many times have SRH lost in IPL Playoffs?
SRH have lost 6 out of 11 games they have taken part in the IPL Playoffs.
How have SRH performed in IPL Qualifiers?
SRH's record in qualifiers is a mixed bag; they have won twice and lost twice.
How have SRH performed in IPL Eliminators?
When it comes to the Eliminator phase of the tournament, SRH have won twice and lost three times. The last they played in the Eliminators was in 2020, wherein they beat the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets.
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How have SRH performed in IPL Finals?
SRH have managed to make it to the IPL finals twice, in 2016 and in 2018. In 2016, SRH were crowned as the champions by beating RCB by the slightest of margins. In 2018, SRH faced the then two-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Faf du Plessis' brilliant knock of 86 runs lifted CSK as the men in yellow beat the SRH by 8 wickets to lift their third title.
SRH overall performance in IPL Playoffs
| Year | League standing | Final standing |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4th | Lost in Eliminator |
| 2016 | 3rd | Champions |
| 2017 | 3rd | Lost in Eliminator |
| 2018 | 1st | Runners-up |
| 2019 | 4th | Lost in Eliminator |
| 2020 | 3rd | Lost in Qualifier 2 |