In the upcoming 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are gearing up to take on Rajasthan Royals (RR). Having experienced setbacks in their recent outings, SRH enter the contest with the memory of two consecutive losses weighing on their minds. Meanwhile, RR stride confidently into the match, bolstered by an impressive streak of four consecutive victories.
IPLT20 Stats and Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium:
- Total matches: 74
- Matches won batting first: 33
- Matches won bowling first: 41
- Average score batting first: 162
- Highest total recorded: 277/3 (20 Ov) by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
- Lowest total recorded: 80/10 (19.1 Ov) by Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Highest score chased: 160/3 (18.4 Ov) by Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is renowned for its batters-friendly pitches, which facilitate high-scoring encounters, particularly in the initial stages of a match. However, the pitch isn’t limited to favoring only one style of play. As the game progresses, it tends to offer more assistance to spin bowlers, a trend observed historically. This evolution in pitch behavior, reminiscent of patterns seen at numerous other venues, often gives the chasing team a slight edge.
Hyderabad Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for the Hyderabad match looks favorable, with no expected rainfall despite overcast conditions, guaranteeing uninterrupted play. Pleasant temperatures are expected, with a forecasted high of around 42 degrees Celsius, complemented by gentle breezes at 16 km/hr and moderate humidity at 18%, providing ideal conditions for both players and spectators alike.
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Squads:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan, Travis Head, Glenn Phillips, Washington Sundar, Jaydev Unadkat, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Umran Malik, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Tanvir Singh, Akash Maharaj Singh, Nitish Reddy
Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson (c & wk), Jos Buttler, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Rovman Powell, Kunal Singh Rathore, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Donovan Ferreira, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sandeep Sharma, Kuldeep Sen