Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off against the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings in the 18th match of IPL 2024 on Friday, April 5th. The game is set to be held at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad, starting at 7:30 pm IST.
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Pat Cummins has been appointed as the captain after being acquired for INR 20.5 crore in the auction.
- SRH aims for a better performance after finishing at the bottom of the table in IPL 2023.
- Chennai Super Kings:
- The defending champions clinched the title in the previous season by defeating Gujarat Titans in the final.
- CSK has a dominant record against Hyderabad, winning 15 clashes and losing only five.
Betting Tips:
- The rivalry between these teams heavily favors CSK, with the yellow brigade having a strong record.
- Both teams bolstered their squads in the 2024 auction. SRH signed key players like Pat Cummins, Travis Head, and Wanindu Hasaranga. CSK added talents like Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur, and Rachin Ravindra.
- SRH’s batting unit comprises Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Rahul Tripathi, Mayank Agarwal, and Abhishek Sharma, with Cummins leading the pace attack alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umran Malik.
- CSK will miss Devon Conway due to injury, but Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the batting alongside players like Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, and MS Dhoni. Deepak Chahar and Matheesha Pathirana will lead the pace bowling department.
- SRH and CSK have different strengths, but CSK’s settled lineup and deep batting order give them an edge.
Top Players:
- Top Sunrisers Hyderabad Player: Heinrich Klaasen – Known for his attacking batting, Klaasen’s form makes him a crucial player for SRH.
- Top Chennai Super Kings Player: Ruturaj Gaikwad – With Conway absent, Gaikwad’s role as opener and captain will be crucial for CSK’s batting lineup.
Recent Form:
- SRH: W L L L L
- CSK: W L W W W
Weather Forecast: Hyderabad
- The weather is expected to be warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. There’s a slight chance of precipitation, but it’s likely to remain dry.
Pitch Report: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
- The pitch favors batsmen, offering value for shots. Seamers may find early assistance, but overall, expect a high-scoring match.
Probable Playing XIs: Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Pat Cummins (c), Mayank Agarwal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Abhishek Sharma, Anmolpreet Singh, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tripathi
Chennai Super Kings:
- MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Chaudhary, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ravindra Jadeja, Daryl Mitchell, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Maheesh Theekshana
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