In the ongoing IPL 2024 season, the 50th match will witness a fierce battle between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). This encounter is set to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Both teams have showcased strong performances this season. Rajasthan, in particular, has been displaying commendable strength, while Hyderabad is also striving for a comeback to solidify its position in the playoffs race.
Before diving into today’s match, let’s take a look at the pitch conditions for this crucial encounter. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has historically favored batsmen with its flat pitch, offering significant assistance to the batters. However, the new ball can assist fast bowlers initially.
The last match played here witnessed a high-scoring affair, with both teams posting massive totals. Hyderabad, batting first against Mumbai, set a formidable target of 277 runs. Despite the strong start, they couldn’t clinch the victory, as Mumbai Indians chased down the target with an impressive 246 runs on the board.
This ground has seen records being shattered, especially in T20 matches, owing to its batsman-friendly nature. Teams capable of capitalizing on the batting conditions often find success here.
Now, let’s have a glance at the possible playing elevens for today’s match
Sunrisers Hyderabad XI
Pat Cummins (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Jaydev Unadkat, Umran Malik.
Rajasthan Royals XI
Sanju Samson (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Riyan Parag.
With both teams eyeing crucial points, today’s encounter promises to be a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the best of IPL cricket.