Sunrisers Hyderabad are all set to face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of IPL 2024 on Friday, May 24.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, May 24.
Sunrisers squandered their first opportunity to reach the finals as they comprehensively lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1. The former two-time champions chased down a 160-run target with eight wickets and 38 balls to spare. Pat Cummins and Co. will get a second bite at the cherry on Friday and would want to make it count.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals finally won their first match this month, as they defeated an in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru side in the Eliminator. Sanju Samson’s men chased down a 173-run target with four wickets and an over to spare.
These two sides met each other on one occasion during the league stage. The Sunrisers pulled off a thrilling one-run win at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, defending a target of 202. Rajasthan would love to exact revenge at this all-important juncture of the league.
SRH vs RR Match Details:
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad Vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai |
| Date & Time | Friday, May 24, 7:30 pm (IST) |
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Chepauk Stadium Pitch Report:
The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai has produced contrasting pitches this season. In some games, teams have been greeted with the traditionally slow and low Chepauk surfaces. However, there have also been some high-scoring encounters. One match that stands out is the one between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants on April 23. The hosts scored 210/4 in their 20 overs before Lucknow bettered it with six wickets and three balls to spare. Sunrisers will be the happier team if the pitch turns out to be on the flatter side on Friday.
SRH vs RR Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | 19 |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad won | 10 |
| Rajasthan Royals Won | 09 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First Played | 27 April, 2013 |
| Last Played | 2 May, 2024 |
SRH vs RR 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
SRH vs RR Probable Best Players of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Travis Head The star Australian batter has failed to open his account in the last two games. However, that would not worry him too much, as he has been in splendid form during the season. In 13 matches, he has amassed 533 runs at an average of 44.42 and a strike rate of 199.63. If Head fires at the top alongside the dangerous Abhishek Sharma, Rajasthan bowlers will be in for a tough time.
Probable Best Bowler: T Natarajan The left-arm seamer has been bowling with supreme confidence this season. He has picked up 18 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 23.50 and a strike rate of 15.44. Natarajan has bagged wickets inside the powerplay as well as in the death overs. His spell will be very crucial for Sunrisers in the knockout fixture.
Today’s Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the match
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