SRH out of contention after washout vs DC
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Sunrisers Hyderabad hopes of reaching the Indian Premier League play-offs are over after rain washed out their match against Delhi Capitals, reports BBC.com.
Needing to win their last four matches to have any chance of qualifying, Sunrisers' bowlers did their job by restricting the Capitals to 133 for7.
It could have been worse for the visitors who were 29-5 but Tristan Stubbs hit 41 not out and Ashutosh Sharma 41. Sunrisers captain Pat Cummins took 3-19.
Sunrisers' bid was ruined, however, when the drizzle that arrived late in Delhi's innings turned into torrential rain during the interval.
The players were unable to return to the field.
The point moves Sunrisers - beaten finalists last year - up to eighth but with three matches left they are seven points outside of the top four.
Delhi remain fifth, having missed the chance to move into the top four, but the point is more than looked likely during their batting effort.
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