The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, May 24. Both teams will be vying for a spot in the final, making this a must-watch contest.
Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2024 Qualifier 2
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Date & Time: Friday, May 24, 7:30 PM (IST)
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Channels, Jio Cinema App
- Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Second Chance: After a comprehensive loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1, SRH will be eager to make the most of their second chance to reach the finals.
- Rajasthan Royals’ Momentum: RR secured a crucial win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator, giving them confidence heading into this match.
- Head-to-Head: SRH holds a slight edge with 10 wins over RR’s 9 in their previous 19 encounters.
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium has seen a mix of low-scoring and high-scoring games this season. Traditionally slow and low, the pitch has also produced high totals on occasion. Sunrisers Hyderabad might prefer a flatter pitch to leverage their strong batting lineup.
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SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | SRH Wins | RR Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan
Impact Player: Aiden Markram
Rajasthan Royals
- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma
Probable Best Players of the Match
- Best Batter: Travis Head
- Despite recent struggles, Head has been a standout performer this season with 533 runs at an average of 44.42 and a strike rate of 199.63. His ability to provide a solid start could be crucial for SRH.
- Best Bowler: T Natarajan
- Natarajan has been in excellent form, picking up 18 wickets in 12 matches. His effective bowling in both the powerplay and death overs makes him a key player for SRH.
Today’s Match Prediction Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the match
Based on current form and key player performances, Sunrisers Hyderabad are predicted to win this crucial Qualifier 2 match against Rajasthan Royals, securing their spot in the IPL 2024 final.
Stay tuned for live updates and detailed analysis as the IPL 2024 playoffs continue to deliver thrilling cricket action!