SRH vs RCB Match Preview

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have been an unstoppable force in the Powerplay, launching a relentless attack on their opponents. In a remarkable display of batting prowess, they scored an astonishing 125 runs in the first 6 overs against DC, propelling their team to yet another score of 250+. SRH holds the record for the highest strike-rate during the initial six overs, leaving other teams in their wake.

The opposition bowlers find no respite when facing the likes of Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Abdul Samad, who follow Sharma and Head. Bettors who have backed SRH have been reaping the rewards, particularly in markets such as Most Sixes, Most Fours, and sessions markets for the first 6 overs and first 10 overs.

However, SRH's bowling has been on the receiving end of some hefty totals, highlighting an area that the team needs to address. If their batsmen fail to perform, SRH becomes vulnerable to defeat, as their frontline bowlers, including Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat, and Washington Sundar, have conceded over 10 runs per over.

On a positive note, T Natarajan and Pat Cummins have fared better in comparison, collectively taking 19 wickets. SRH has been enjoying a successful run, placing them in a more favorable position than RCB. While their high-risk approach has yielded great rewards thus far, the possibility of a dramatic collapse always looms.

Despite the rare failure of the opening pair consisting of Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli, the middle order batsmen, namely Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, and Suyash Prabhudessai, displayed their skills and contributed significantly to keep the team in contention during the challenging chase.

The weather is likely to be warm with temperatures of between 31 and 35 degrees. 

Dinesh Karthik, known for his ability to finish matches, holds the position of the team's second-highest run-scorer.

Although the batting lineup may not possess the same depth as SRH, it remains a formidable and potentially dangerous lineup. If the match is of moderate scoring nature, it has the capability to counter the SRH team effectively.

Unfortunately, the bowling department has been a major letdown for RCB. Despite having talented seamers such as Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, and Lockie Ferguson in the squad, they have failed to make the desired impact. The spinners have also faced difficulties, with Karn Sharma managing to take only 1 wicket in 2 matches.

Weather Report

The weather is likely to be warm with temperatures of between 31 and 35 degrees. 

Pitch Report

The first match of the season played here saw an aggregate of over 500 runs, and that shows the pitch heavily favors the batsmen. The surface is likely to be hard and devoid of green grass, with plenty of bounce. The team batting first should aim for a score over 200 runs. The bowlers have very little margin for error.  

Notable stats

SRH: Next Level Batting

SRH has posted 3 scores of 250+ runs this season, which is the joint-highest by any team in T20 franchise cricket. They also hold the record for 3 of the top-4 highest totals in IPL history.

Team News

There are no updates regarding injuries from either side. 

 

SRH vs RCB Probable 11

SRH Playing 11

  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Travis Head
  • Heinrich Klaasen (Wk)
  • Aiden Markram
  • Abdul Samad
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Nitish Reddy
  • Pat Cummins (C)
  • Bhuvaneshwar Kumar
  • T Natarajan
  • Mayank Markande

RCB Playing 11

  • Faf du Plessis (C)
  • Virat Kohli
  • Will Jacks
  • Rajat Patidar
  • Cameron Green
  • Dinesh Karthik (Wk)
  • Mahipal Lomror
  • Karn Sharma
  • Lockie Ferguson
  • Mohammed Siraj
  • Yash Dayal
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

We are backing the Sunrisers Hyderabad to win this match. They have been unstoppable with the bat, posting one record-breaking total after another. While RCB has been playing well too, they are no match for SRH as far as this season goes. 

 

Top Picks

Abhishek Sharma: Sharma has been very consistent at the top of the order, and has scored 257 runs at a strike rate of 215.96.

Heinrich Klaasen: One of the most devastating batsmen in T20 cricket at the moment, Klaasen has scored 268 runs this season at a strike rate of 198.51.

Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer of the season with 379 runs. He has an average of 63.16. 

 

SRH vs RCB Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: H Klaasen, D Karthik

Batters: T Head (C), F du Plessis, V Kohli (VC), A Sharma

All-rounders: A Markram, K Nitesh Reddy

Bowlers: P Cummins, T Natarajan, M Siraj

SRH vs RCB Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction