Final result
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 36 runs
Player of the match: Shahbaz Ahmed
Result · Indian Premier League
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · SRH 13–9 RRVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · Shahbaz Ahmed
Match preview & overview
Sunrisers Hyderabad see off Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs in Chennai
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on 24 May 2024. SRH batted first after Rajasthan won the toss and chose to field, posting 175/9 across their 20 overs. Rajasthan's reply never truly threatened; they lost 5 wickets in the middle overs for 51 runs and finished on 139/7. Shahbaz Ahmed was named Player of the Match for his contributions with both bat and ball.
Rajasthan's decision to field first looked manageable in the early stages of the chase: their powerplay of 51/1 kept them in contact. But the middle-phase collapse, from which they never recovered, settled the game well before the final over. SRH's 36-run margin was a fair reflection of the gap between the two sides on the night.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the series 13–9 from 22 completed matches
Seasons 2013–2026
Series standing
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajasthan Royals22
Total meetings
0
No results
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Recent encounters
Last 102026SRH won by 57 runs
2025SRH won by 44 runs
2024SRH won by 36 runs
2024SRH won by 1 run
2023SRH won by 4 wickets
2023RR won by 72 runs
2022RR won by 61 runs
2021SRH won by 7 wickets
2021RR won by 55 runs
2020SRH won by 8 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
SRH's powerplay blitz set the platform
Sunrisers Hyderabad raced to 68 runs in the powerplay, losing 3 wickets, well above Chepauk's average of 43. That early burst gave them the momentum to post 175/9, a competitive total on a surface that averages 192 in the first innings.
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Rajasthan's middle overs collapsed the chase
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Shahbaz Ahmed named Player of the Match
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SRH lead the head-to-head series 13–9 in 22 meetings
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Chepauk's chase record favoured SRH's decision to bat
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more value than outright result lines at Chepauk, given the ground's history of individual batting milestones across formats.
- The venue's below-average chase success rate (46%) is worth considering when assessing toss-related markets; choosing to field here has historically not paid off.
- SRH's powerplay aggression. 68 runs in the first six overs here. Suggests powerplay-specific run markets could attract attention where available.
- Spinner performance markets may be relevant given Chepauk's long record of rewarding slow bowling, particularly in the middle overs.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals
What was the result of the SRH vs RR IPL 2024 match on 24 May?
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 24 May 2024. SRH posted 175/9 batting first; Rajasthan could only manage 139/7 in reply.
Who won the Player of the Match award in SRH vs RR on 24 May 2024?
Shahbaz Ahmed was named Player of the Match. He contributed with both bat and ball as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a 36-run victory over Rajasthan Royals.
What is the head-to-head record between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals?
Across 22 IPL meetings, Sunrisers Hyderabad lead Rajasthan Royals 13 wins to 9, with no no-results. SRH have won four of the last five encounters between the sides.
Where can I watch IPL matches live in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Coverage typically begins shortly before the first ball, which is bowled in the early afternoon UK time given India's time zone difference.
Who won the toss in the SRH vs RR match at Chennai in May 2024?
Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field. SRH batted first, posting 175/9, and went on to win by 36 runs. The decision to field at Chepauk, where the chase success rate is just 46%, did not work out for Rajasthan.
How did the two sides compare in the powerplay during this match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 68 runs for 3 wickets in their powerplay, significantly above Chepauk's average of 43. Rajasthan Royals managed 51/1 in theirs, a more measured start that still left them needing a strong finish they were unable to produce.
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- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Anil Kumble — photo by shrivsa from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Virender Sehwag — photo by Flying Cloud, CC BY 2.0 · source