[57][58] They later went on an eight-match unbeaten streak including a 2-2 draw against the ATK Mohun Bagan to climb to the top of the league table for the first time in their history.

Hyderabad had a good run of results in their next eight rounds including six wins and once again climbed to the top of the table.

The fixtures for the playoff were confirmed on 7 March 2022 with the Hyderabad playing against the ATK Mohun Bagan over the two legs in the semifinals.

[69] Hyderabad started slowly in the first leg and went trailing 0-1 with Roy Krishna giving the lead for the ATK Mohun Bagan.

They advanced 3-2 on aggregate despite losing 0-1 in the second leg with Krishna scoring the only goal of the match for ATK Mohun Bagan.

[71] In the final at Fatorda, Hyderabad tied 1-1 against the Kerala Blasters at the end of the regular time as the match went into extra-time.

Halicharan Narzary scored the winning penalty for the Hyderabad while Kattimani was adjudged hero of the match for his saves in the shootout.