Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will host Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been one of the most impressive teams so far in IPL 2024. They are currently on a four-match winning streak. With five wins and two losses, SRH are currently placed third in the IPL 2024 standings with 10 points from seven matches. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore have struggled in the current edition of the IPL.
Faf du Plessis-led RCB have managed just one win from eight matches this season and are at the bottom of the IPL 2024 table with two points.
Ahead of another important match of IPL 2024, we take a look at the predicted XIs of both the sides.
RCB’s probable XI
Faf du Plessis (captain)
RCB captain Faf du Plessis has scored 239 runs in eight matches this season at an average of 29.88 and a strike rate of 152.22. If they want to end their losing streak, they will have to score big against SRH.
Virat Kohli
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli has been the leading run-scorer in IPL 2024. The stylish batsman has scored 379 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 150.39, which includes one century and two fifties. RCB will once again depend on Virat to put a good score on the board.
Will Jacques
Hard-hitting Will Jacques scored his maiden IPL half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in his last game. Chasing 223, Jaques scored 55 runs in just 32 balls with the help of four fours and five sixes. He can also contribute with his off-spin and the England cricketer will look to continue his form against SRH.
Rajat Patidar
The flamboyant Rajat Patidar returned to form with a blistering half-century in his previous outing at the Eden Gardens. Batting at number 4, Patidar helped his team pull off a miraculous run chase by scoring 52 runs in 23 balls. Patidar can play an important role for RCB in their upcoming match.
cameron green
Australian star all-rounder Cameron Green has failed to impress in IPL 2024. The 24-year-old has scored just 74 runs and taken four wickets in six matches this season. Green may be given another chance to prove his worth against SRH but he will have to perform well soon.
Mahipal Lomror
Middle-order batsman Mahipal Lomror is going to score a big score in the ongoing IPL. The left-handed batsman has scored 73 runs in five matches at an impressive strike rate of 202.77 and will be looking to make his presence felt against Sunrisers in Hyderabad.
Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper)
Wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has been one of the standout performers for RCB this season. Karthik has already played many impressive innings and has scored 251 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 196.09. He will aim to continue his great form against SRH.
Karan Sharma
Karn Sharma was economical in the high-scoring encounter at Eden Gardens. Despite not taking a single wicket, Sharma finished with 33 runs and no wickets against a star-studded KKR batting line-up. RCB will need an experienced leg spinner to deliver some successes in the middle overs on Thursday.
Mohammad Siraj
Mohammed Siraj has been expensive so far in IPL 2024. The right-arm fast bowler has conceded more than 10 runs per over this season. However, Siraj has the ability to take wickets, he has taken five wickets in seven matches so far and he will be looking to perform well on his home ground in Hyderabad.
lockie ferguson
New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has played only two matches for RCB this season. The right-arm fast bowler has taken just three wickets so far and Ferguson could play a key role in containing the SRH batsmen on Thursday.
Yash Dayal
Left-arm fast bowler Yash Dayal has been the leading wicket-taker for RCB in IPL 2024. Dayal has taken seven wickets in as many matches. However, the 26-year-old has been a bit expensive and has conceded around 10 runs per over and will need to be more economical.
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Suyash Prabhudesai/Vijaykumar Vaish
SRH’s predicted XI
travis head
SRH opener Travis Head scored 89 runs off just 32 balls against DC in his last game. The explosive batsman has been in sensational form this season, scoring 324 runs in six matches, including 102 off 41 balls against RCB, and Head could once again be a game-changer for SRH.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma made headlines this season with his incredible hitting. The southpaw has formed an incredible opening partnership with Head for SRH in IPL 2024. He has already scored 257 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 215.97 and will look to provide another explosive start against the struggling RCB.
aiden markram
SRH middle-order batsman Aiden Markram has scored 160 runs in seven matches in IPL 2024. The South African T20I captain scored an unbeaten 32 off just 17 balls against RCB, helping SRH post a record of 287/3 in their last meeting and will look to do so. Would like to continue his good form against Bengaluru.
Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper)
Heinrich Klaasen has been one of the best finishers in the current IPL. The 32-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 268 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 198.51, while also maintaining an average of 53.60. Klaasen had scored 67 runs in 31 balls in his last match against RCB and would like to score big on Thursday.
Nitish Reddy
Nitish Reddy has been included in the playing eleven of SRH this season. The 20-year-old has been impressive, scoring 115 runs and taking three wickets in four matches so far. He would like to contribute with both bat and ball against RCB.
Shahbaz Ahmed
SRH all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed registered his maiden IPL half-century against DC in his last game. Batting at number 6, Shahbaz scored an unbeaten 59 off 29 balls to take SRH to 266/7. Apart from scoring 129 runs, he has taken three wickets with his left-arm spin and will look to continue his good all-round form.
Abdul Samad
Abdul Samad is another powerful batsman in the playing eleven of SRH. In his limited opportunities, Samad has scored 119 runs at a strike rate of 216.36 in seven matches this season and can also contribute with his leg spin.
Pat Cummins (captain)
SRH captain Pat Cummins continues to impress as a leader in IPL 2024. Apart from his leadership qualities, Cummins has taken nine wickets at an economy of eight in seven matches. If needed, the Australian captain can also play a cameo with the bat.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
SRH’s star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar had an impressive spell of 1/33 against DC in his previous outing. Bhuvneshwar gave early success to SRH by dismissing David Warner. Having taken four wickets in seven matches this season, SRH will be expecting more from Bhuvi against RCB.
Mayank Markande
The talented Mayank Markandey has been the wicket-taker for SRH in IPL 2024. The 26-year-old leg spinner has taken seven wickets in six matches so far and could play a key role against RCB at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Thangarasu Natarajan
Left-arm fast bowler T Natarajan has been one of the best bowlers for SRH this season. He has already taken 10 wickets in five matches at an economy of 8.50 and will look to add to his wicket tally against RCB on Thursday.
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Washington Sundar/Umran Malik
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