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Sunrisers Hyderabad
Royal Challengers Bangaluru
In the upcoming IPL match at Uppal Stadium, the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a tale of contrasting journeys.
SRH enters the game with stellar performances this season, securing 4 victories out of their last 5 matches and positioning themselves within the top four in the points table. In stark contrast, RCB has struggled, with a disappointing streak of 5 consecutive losses and languishing at the bottom with a lone win in 8 games.
The head-to-head record between these two teams further tilts in SRH's favour. Over their last 5 encounters, SRH has emerged victorious 3 times, with RCB claiming 2 wins. Historically, SRH has also dominated with 13 wins compared to RCB’s 10.
A notable highlight from earlier this season was SRH's mammoth score of 287/3, the highest in this IPL, which RCB failed to chase, falling short by 25 runs at 262/7. SRH will look to consolidate its position, while RCB battles to revive its flagging campaign.
SRH's flying start in previous home matches this season suggests they are likely to surpass 49.5 runs in the first 6 overs against RCB.
The betting tip is...
SRH will score Over 49.5 in the first 6 overs.
71 %
29 %
Sunrisers HyderabadRoyal Challengers BangaluruTravis Head leads as the top scorer with 324 runs from 6 matches, maintaining an average of 54 and an impressive strike rate of 216. Heinrich Klaasen has also made significant contributions with 268 runs from 7 matches, averaging 53.60 and striking at 198.51.
Abhishek Sharma has scored 257 runs in 7 matches with a strike rate of 215.96, consistently providing strong starts for the team with Head. Additional firepower comes from Markram, Samad, Shahbaz, and Nitish, each known for their high striking abilities.
In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has performed well in the powerplay overs, while T Natarajan is the leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets in 5 matches, holding an economy of 8.50. Captain Pat Cummins supports the lineup with 9 wickets and an economy of 8.00. Mayank Markande has been pivotal with key wickets, although Washington Sundar had an expensive last match.
SRH have an in-form batting unit with multiple match winners.
Predicted Lineup: Head, Abhishek, Markram, Klaasen (wk), Samad, Nitish, Shahbaz, Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar, Markande, Natarajan
RCB will be heavily reliant on Virat Kohli, who leads the orange cap race with 379 runs in 8 matches. Despite Kohli's high scoring, his efforts haven't significantly translated into team victories.
The team's middle order has consistently struggled, failing to perform and leaving much to be handled by the lower order. Amid these challenges, Dinesh Karthik has managed to make a substantial impact, scoring 251 runs from a lower batting position with a strike rate of 196.09.
Captain Faf du Plessis has added 239 runs, though his performance has been inconsistent. Cameron Green is having a disappointing season, which adds to the team's struggles. On the bowling side, Yash Dayal leads with 7 wickets in 7 matches, which reflects the difficulties faced by the bowling unit in taking wickets and controlling the run rate. RCB will need to address these challenges to improve their performance in the upcoming games.
Kohli and Karthik are the in-form batters while the bowling needs to improve.
Predicted Lineup: Kohli, du Plessis (c), W Jacks, Patidar, Green, Karthik (wk), Lomror, Karn, Ferguson, Siraj, Dayal
SRH's current form and home advantage make them the favourites to win. On a 4-match winning streak and victorious in both home games this season, SRH's robust batting lineup, led by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma is likely to capitalise on RCB's struggling bowling unit.
Despite Kohli's impressive run tally, RCB has been let down by an inconsistent middle order and a faltering bowling attack. Considering their strong performance, both in batting and bowling, SRH is well-positioned to extend their winning streak to 5 matches.
