In the upcoming IPL 2024 clash, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, May 08.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to bounce back after their recent loss to Mumbai Indians. Despite the setback, they will have the advantage of playing at home and will aim to regain momentum against LSG.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants, led by KL Rahul, are also coming off a defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders. With six wins in 11 matches, LSG currently occupies the fifth position on the points table with 12 points. They will be eager to secure a victory in this match and climb higher in the standings, surpassing SRH, who are currently fourth with the same number of points.
Pitch Report:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch is known to favor batsmen, offering high-scoring encounters. The team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first, aiming to set a formidable total on the board.
Probable Playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat
Impact Player: T Natarajan
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
KL Rahul (C & WK), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur
Probable Key Players:
Best Batter: Travis Head (SRH)
Travis Head has been in exceptional form, scoring 444 runs in the last 10 matches. As one of the highest run-scorers in the tournament, his performance will be crucial for SRH against LSG.
Best Bowler: Naveen-ul-Haq (LSG)
Naveen-ul-Haq has been impactful with 10 wickets in his last seven matches for LSG. His ability to pick crucial wickets consistently makes him a key player to watch out for in the upcoming match.
Match Scenarios:
Scenario 1: SRH win the toss and bat
- Power Play score: 60-70
- First Innings Score: 210-220
- Prediction: SRH win the match
Scenario 2: LSG win the toss and bat
- Power Play score: 50-60
- First Innings Score: 200-210
- Prediction: SRH win the match