SRH vs RCB: Match Preview (April 25, 2024)
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Here’s a breakdown of the match:
SRH vs RCB Head-to-Head
SRH and RCB have a fairly even record, Out of 24 games they played against each other with RCB winning 10 matches and SRH winning 13. However, SRH dominated their last encounter this season, with Travis Head scoring a century and SRH Showcasing batting destruction scoring the highest-ever T20 score in history.
SRH vs RCB Probable Playing XIs
SRH:
- Travis Head (wk)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Aiden Markram
- Nitish Reddy
- Abdul Samad
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Shabaz Ahmed
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Mayank Markande
- Pat Cummins(c)
- T Natarajan
- Imp Subs: Jaydev Unadkat, Glenn Philips, Washington Sundar, Anmolpreet Singh, Umran Malik.
RCB:
- Virat Kohli (c)
- Faf du Plessis
- Rajat Patidar
- Will Jacks
- Cameroon Green
- Dinesh Karthik (wk)
- Mahipal Lomror
- Mohammed Siraj
- Karn Sharma
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yash Dayal
Pitch and Weather Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad typically offers a batting-friendly pitch. However, dew might play a role later in the evening. The weather forecast predicts a clear sky and hot conditions. According to a chat between Pat Cummins and Virat Kohli during the nets session, Cummins said that the wicket would be flat, so expect a batting paradise.
SRH vs RCB Dream 11 Fantasy Team (subject to change)
- Batsmen: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis
- All-rounders: Shabaz Ahmed, Nitish Reddy
- Wicket-keeper: Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Karn Sharma, Lokie Ferguson.
Player Matchups to Watch
- Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj: Head has been in phenomenal form, but Siraj’s pace could be a challenge.
- Virat Kohli vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: A battle of experience as Kohli looks to regain his touch against the swing of Kumar.
- Abhishek Sharma vs Karn Sharma: With Abhishek Sharma exploding against spinners lets see how he will face the veteran spinner.
SRH vs RCB Powerplay Prediction
Both teams have strong openers, so expect a high-scoring powerplay. Look out for early wickets if swing comes into play.
SRH bat first: 70-85
RCB bat first: 60-70
SRH vs RCB Win Prediction
SRH is currently in better form and has the home advantage. However, RCB cannot be underestimated. This match is too easy to call SRH will win against RCB.
Total Score Prediction
Given the batting-friendly pitch, expect a high-scoring encounter. The total score could be in the range of 180-200 runs if RCB bats first. I can’t imagine what SRH might score if they bat first, the team is in some gear this season shattering all the highest team totals.
SRH bat first: 250-290
RCB bat first: 195-220