SRH vs GT Match Preview
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have been in exceptional form with the bat, consistently scoring runs with ease. Head, in particular, has been outstanding, leading the team in run-scoring with an impressive total of 533 runs. His strike rate of 201.89 is truly phenomenal. The team heavily relies on this dynamic duo to provide them with yet another strong start.
Their dominance at the top has compensated for some weaknesses in the middle order. Betting on SRH to outscore their opponents in the powerplay, hit more sixes, and establish a bigger opening partnership has proven to be highly rewarding.
However, the form of the middle order is a cause for concern for SRH. Apart from Heinrich Klaasen, the other batsmen have struggled to perform consistently. Even Klaasen has faced difficulties in recent matches as opposing teams have found ways to counter him. The emergence of Nitish Reddy has brought some balance to the team, though.
On the bowling front, the seamers have been impressive for SRH. T Natarajan leads the team in wickets with 15, while Pat Cummins and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar have collectively taken 29 wickets. However, the spin department mainly consists of all-rounders and poses no significant threat to the opposition.
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill displayed an impressive partnership of over 200 runs during the match against CSK. Their performance showcased resilience and determination. The top order has been a concern for GT, but perhaps, at this stage of the tournament, they can tap into their potential without any fear of failure.
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The Titans have struggled to post substantial totals despite having talented players in the middle order. David Miller, Vijay Shankar, and Shahrukh Khan have faced difficulties in finding their rhythm. Currently, the batting lineup does not instill much confidence.
The bowling department has also been lackluster. Although Mohit Sharma leads with 13 wickets, his economy rate of nearly 11 runs per over is concerning. Umesh Yadav and Sandeep Warrier have not been able to make an impact, and the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad has only managed to secure 18 wickets collectively.
Weather Report
The weather is likely to be overcast and the temperature will be below the 30-degree mark. We can expect a couple of showers during the evening.
Pitch Report
We can expect a flat batting track for this match. It has been raining in Hyderabad for the last few days and there will be some moisture in the pitch. The quicker bowlers will get some help early on with the new ball. The average first-inning score here is around 202 runs.
Notable stats
Travis Head: Rocket Speed
Travis Head scored a half-century in just 16 deliveries during his last outing. He now has 3 sub-20 ball half-centuries in the IPL, which is the joint-highest by any batsman in the League.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
SRH vs GT Probable 11
SRH Playing 11
- Travis Head
- Abhishek Sharma
- Nitish Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen (Wk)
- Abdul Samad
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Pat Cummins (C)
- T Natarajan
- Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Sanvir Singh
GT Playing 11
- Sai Sudharsan
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Shahrukh Khan
- Matthew Wade (Wk)
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Noor Ahmad
- Umesh Yadav
- Kartik Tyagi
- Mohit Sharma
- David Miller
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Sunrisers Hyderabad to win this match. Barring a few losses, the team has played well throughout the season. With the bowlers finally getting some form under them, SRH is a tough team to beat, especially for the Titans, who have been rather inconsistent.
Top Picks
Sai Sudharsan: Sudharsan is the leading run-scorer for the Titans with 527 runs scored at a strike rate of 141.28.
Travis Head: Travis Head has scored 533 runs at a strike rate of 201.89.
Pat Cummins: A quality all-rounder, Cummins has picked up 14 wickets and has also scored 77 runs.
SRH vs GT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: H Klaasen
Batters: S Sudharsan, T Head (C), S Gill (VC), A Sharma, D Miller
All-rounders: K Nitesh Reddy, R Tewatia
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, T Natarajan, P Cummins
