Sunrisers Hyderabad had to win to ensure a play-off game. Not only did they live up to their expectations in their survival match, they lost to Mumbai by 10 wickets and sent the Kolkata Knight Riders out of the current edition of the IPL.
KKRO kept the dream of playing in the play-offs alive by winning against Rajasthan Royals in Daputa. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore lost to Delhi Capitals. KKR and RCB have equal 14 points in 14 matches. However, Virat Kohli was sure to play in the play-offs as he was ahead in the net run rate.
On the other hand, as the net run rate was in an advantageous position, Hyderabad would have continued to win their last match in the first round. In such an important match, David Warner's team did not pay attention to Mumbai Indians who were at the top with 16 points. Hyderabad has secured the play-off with 14 points from 14 matches. Kolkata had to say goodbye as they were lagging behind in net run rate with 14 points in 14 matches.
Rohit Sharma's team scored 149 for 7 in the toss in Sharjah on Tuesday (November 4). Warner and Riddhiman Saha, the two openers from Hyderabad, did not allow the Mumbai bowlers to take any advantage by batting for 150 runs. They scored 151 runs in 16.1 overs without wickets.
Warner remained unbeaten on 75 off 56 balls with 10 fours and 6 sixes. Riddhiman's innings of 56 off 45 balls was arranged with 6 fours and 1 six.
The first round of 56 matches of the current IPL season ended with the match between Mumbai and Hyderabad. Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore have confirmed the play-offs.