Catch the Excitement: SRH vs RR in Thursday's IPL Showdown!
Get ready for a thrilling clash as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faces off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 2 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. SRH, with a solid track record of five wins out of nine matches, currently holds the fifth position on the points table, having clinched victory in three of their last five encounters.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals are dominating the charts, triumphing in eight out of nine matches and comfortably occupying the top spot on the points table. Their recent form is equally impressive, with four wins in their last five outings.
Head-to-Head Battle: Hyderabad and Rajasthan have locked horns in 18 IPL matches to date, with both teams securing nine victories apiece. The highest total scored by Sunrisers against Rajasthan stands at 217, whereas Rajasthan's best against SRH is 220.
Last Season's Nail-biter: In their last face-off on May 7 last year, RR posted a formidable total of 214/2 in 20 overs. However, SRH staged a stunning comeback, chasing down the target on the final delivery and clinching victory by four wickets. Glenn Phillips emerged as the hero of the hour, smashing 25 off just seven balls to secure the win for SRH and earning the Player of the Match title.
Fantasy Line-Up: For the fantasy enthusiasts, here's a winning combination to consider:
Aiden Markram (Captain) Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper, Vice-Captain) Jos Buttler Abhishek Sharma Yashasvi Jaiswal Shimron Hetmyer Washington Sundar Riyan Parag Bhuvneshwar Kumar Yuzvendra Chahal Trent Boult
Pitch Conditions:
The pitch at Hyderabad usually favors the chasing team, with dew potentially influencing the game. Early on, there might be some seam movement, offering an advantage to the bowlers. However, the hard new ball can also facilitate clean hitting for the batsmen.
Weather Forecast: Expect a pleasant evening in Hyderabad, with temperatures hovering around 31°C and a real feel of 30°C. Humidity levels are expected to be around 21%, and there's no forecast of rain.
Prediction: According to Google's win probability, Rajasthan Royals stand a 53% chance of emerging victorious against Hyderabad in their tenth encounter.
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