promises to be a pulsating encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are gearing up to lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 50th match of the ongoing season IPL 2024 SRH vs RR Match Preview. Scheduled for Thursday, May 2nd, at 7:30 pm (IST), this fixture at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is poised to be a showdown of epic proportions as both teams vie for crucial points in their quest for IPL glory.
Match Overview
- SRH has encountered setbacks in their recent outings, suffering defeats in their last two matches.
- RR, in contrast, has been in red-hot form, comfortably positioned at the top of the points table with an impressive record of eight wins from nine matches.
Match Details
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date & Time: Thursday, May 2, 7:30 pm (IST)
- Live Broadcast: Catch the action live on Star Sports Channels and the Jio Cinema App.
Pitch Report
- The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is renowned for favoring batsmen, offering ample opportunities for high-scoring encounters.
- Opting to bat first and posting a formidable total could be advantageous on this batting-friendly surface.
Location
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 18
- SRH Wins: 9
- RR Wins: 9
- No Result: 0
- First Match: April 27, 2013
- Last Match: May 7, 2023
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat.
Rajasthan Royals
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Key Players to Watch
- SRH: T Natarajan
- RR: Sandeep Sharma
Predicted Impact Performers
- Probable Best Batsman: Sanju Samson
- Probable Best Bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal
Match Prediction
Rajasthan Royals enter this clash as the favorites, riding on their exceptional form and stellar performances throughout the tournament.