Every IPL season unfolds like a saga. It is a symphony of thrill, suspense, and unanticipated turnarounds. Adding to this fascinating cricket carnival is the clash between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). While RCB is on the hunt for a playoff spot, SRH is striving to end their campaign on a high.
Despite their unfortunate and early departure from the tournament, SRH is ready to take on a re-energized RCB. Having claimed a triumphant victory over the Rajasthan Royals, RCB is brimming with confidence and looking to grab a spot in the playoffs.
Head to Head
Out of the 21 face-offs between these two teams, SRH has been victorious 12 times. The 2016 grand finale in Bangalore was a testament to SRH’s supremacy. Yet, the home turf has been rather unkind to SRH this season, securing only one win in six games. Will RCB seize this opportunity to their advantage?
Probable 11
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, coming off a five-wicket haul, spearheads the SRH attack with a strong batting lineup featuring Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet Singh, and Abhishek Sharma.
SRH Probable XI: Anmolpreet Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Glenn Phillips/Harry Brook, Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Fazalhaq Farooqi/Marco Jansen
RCB Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Michael Bracewell, Anuj Rawat, Wayne Parnell, Karn Sharma, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj
Meanwhile, RCB’s potent batting trio of Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Glenn Maxwell is ready for the challenge, with Mohammed Siraj primed to lead the bowling attack.
Weather Forecast
At Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, batting has been a challenge this season, with a low average score of 23.71. However, the team batting first has clinched victory in four out of six matches. With the weather predicted to stay pleasant, it remains to be seen how the teams choose to tackle their innings.
Conclusion
Even in the twilight of their campaign, SRH still has the chance to rewrite their story by creating hurdles for RCB’s playoff journey. With the thrill of the IPL lying in its unforeseeability, this match promises to be a nerve-wracking encounter that could change the fortunes of both teams!
