Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders will face off in Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2024 playoffs, while Rajasthan Royals will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator. Former CSK star Ambati Rayudu believes the powerplay will be crucial in the SRH vs. KKR clash, emphasizing the importance of the openers for both teams. Meanwhile, KKR will be without star batter Phil Salt due to international commitments.