The eighth match of IPL 2024 will witness Sunrisers Hyderabad hosting Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, on Wednesday, March 27, with the match commencing at 7:30 PM IST.
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad had a disappointing season last year, finishing at the bottom of the table with only four wins and ten losses.
- They made a significant purchase in the IPL 2024 Auction by acquiring Pat Cummins for INR 20.50 crore, who has been appointed as the captain.
Mumbai Indians:
- Mumbai Indians will be led by Hardik Pandya in IPL 2024, following his transfer from Gujarat Titans.
- Despite finishing fourth in the group stage last year with eight wins, Mumbai Indians were eliminated in Qualifier 2 by Gujarat.
Head to Head:
- SRH: 9 wins, MI: 12 wins
- Average runs scored: SRH: 155.2, MI: 156.6
- SRH has won four matches while batting first, while MI has won seven matches batting first.
- The highest score for SRH is 200, while MI’s highest is 235.
Betting Tips:
- Mumbai Indians have enjoyed significant success against Hyderabad in recent encounters, which they aim to continue.
- SRH made notable signings in the IPL 2024 Auction, including Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and Wanindu Hasaranga, whereas Mumbai Indians strengthened their squad with players like Gerald Coetzee, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, and Mohammad Nabi.
- SRH faces a selection dilemma due to various options available for their playing combination, both in batting and bowling.
- MI appears well-balanced, with a strong pace battery and a formidable batting lineup.
Top Sunrisers Hyderabad Player: Heinrich Klaasen
- The South African batsman has been in stellar form, particularly showcasing his skills in recent tournaments. Backing Klaasen to shine for SRH is a prudent choice.
Top Mumbai Indians Player: Suryakumar Yadav
- Yadav’s exceptional performances in IPL 2023 and international cricket make him a key player for Mumbai Indians. Expect him to deliver impactful performances in the upcoming match.
Recent Form:
- SRH: W L L L L
- MI: W L W W L
Weather Forecast (Hyderabad):
- The weather in Hyderabad on March 27 is predicted to be cloudy and warm, with a 25% chance of precipitation. The temperature is expected to hover around 86°F during the evening.
Pitch Report (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad):
- The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium favors batting, with an average first innings score of 174 in the previous IPL edition. Batsmen are likely to find favorable conditions.
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Washington Sundar, Anmolpreet Singh, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan (Impact player)
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Gerald Coetzee, Piyush Chawla, Jasprit Bumrah, Dilshan Madushanka, Jason Behrendorff (Impact player)
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