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SRH vs LSG – Who Will Win? Toss Analysis, Pitch Report, Dream11 Team

IPL 2024: Clash for Playoffs – SRH vs LSG Preview

The 57th match of IPL 2024 promises to be a crackerjack as the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today, May 8th. Both teams are evenly matched with 12 points each, but SRH holds the slight edge due to a superior net run rate. Here’s a comprehensive preview: Both are desperate to clinch a spot in the playoffs

SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head

Surprisingly, LSG has dominated the head-to-head record in IPL 2024, winning all three encounters against SRH so far.

Probable Playing XIs

  • SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(wk), Glenn Phillips, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat/Umran Malik. [Impact sub: T Natarajan]
  • LSG: KL Rahul(c), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur. [Impact player – Arshin Kulkarni]

Pitch and Weather Report

The Hyderabad pitch is known for being a batting paradise early on, but it slows down and offers some assistance to spinners later in the innings. The weather forecast doesn’t sound good as it has been raining since yesterday but a clear sky is expected without spoiling the fun.

Dream 11 Fantasy Team

  • Batsmen: KL Rahul (LSG), Travis Head (SRH), Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
  • Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)
  • All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis (LSG), Pat Cummins(SRH)
  • Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH), Avesh Khan (LSG), T Natarajan (SRH), Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)

Player Matchups to Watch Out For:

  • Head vs Avesh Khan: A battle of experience against youthful exuberance.
  • KL Rahul vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Can Rahul counter Bhuvi’s swing and early breakthroughs?
  • Heinrich Klaasen vs Ravi Bishnoi: Klaasen’s aggressive batting against Bishnoi’s leg-spin could be a turning point.

Powerplay Prediction

With both teams boasting strong openers, expect a run-fest in the powerplay overs.

Win Prediction

This is a tough one to call. Both teams are evenly matched, and home advantage could play a role for SRH. But LSG’s winning momentum against SRH shouldn’t be ignored. It could go down to the wire.

Total Score Prediction:

Considering the batting-friendly pitch and hot weather, a high-scoring encounter is on the cards. Expect a total of over 180 runs. But a rainy field might change the momentum.

SRH bat first 190-210

LSG bat first 180-195

Overall

This match is crucial for both teams’ playoff aspirations. A win will solidify their position in the top four. Get ready for an enthralling contest filled with power-hitting, strategic bowling, and a nail-biting finish!

krishna Teja Pedapudi

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