On May 8th, the 57th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 tournament will see Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) locking horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Currently, SRH occupies the fourth spot on the points table, closely trailed by LSG in fifth place.
Both teams have had a reasonably successful season so far, each notching six wins out of the eleven matches they’ve played. In their recent outings, SRH suffered a defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Travis Head making a notable contribution of 48 runs. Conversely, LSG faced a setback against Kolkata Knight Riders, with Marcus Stoinis scoring 36 runs for them.
Their head-to-head record paints a dominant picture for LSG, having won all three of their encounters against SRH in this format. The stage at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has favored batsmen in recent matches, with scores consistently surpassing the 200-run mark.
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This season, the average score batting first has hovered around 212, with teams breaching the 200-run threshold on three out of four occasions. In their previous clash at this venue, LSG successfully chased down a target of 183 runs to emerge victorious. As they face off once again, both teams will be eager to secure a crucial win and improve their standing in the IPL standings.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH enters the match with no fitness worries. Pat Cummins shines in the middle overs, boasting a remarkable economy rate of 7.39 across 18 overs, a notable feat amid this season’s high-scoring trend. Cummins’ role against LSG’s formidable lineup of Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, and Deepak Hooda will be crucial.
Glenn Phillips may earn a spot, potentially replacing Marco Jansen, with Jaydev Unadkat expected to return. The inclusion of Umran Malik adds an element of surprise for SRH.
Probable XI: 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.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG’s injury concerns are minimal, except for Mayank Yadav, unlikely to feature. Mohsin Khan’s prowess against left-handers, securing seven wickets at an economy of 8.14, makes him a key asset. LSG aims to contain SRH’s left-handed opening duo, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. The possibility of Quinton de Kock’s return might see Ashton Turner sidelined for LSG.
Probable XI: 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.
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Travis Head, KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen (c), Glenn Phillips, Marcus Stoinis (vc), Nicholas Pooran, Pat Cummins, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen ul Haq, Jaydev Unadkat
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Heinrich Klaasen, KL Rahul (c), Travis Head (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Pat Cummins, Naveen-ul-Haq, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
