The 40th match of the ongoing 13th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) is going to be played between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Dubai on Thursday.
Head to Head Stats
Total Matches Played : 12Won by Rajasthan : 6Won by Hyderabad : 6
No Result : 0
Match Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad are coming from 3 back to back defeats in their recent matches including a super over defeat against KKR. Rajasthan on the other hand had a much needed win over Chennai after two back to back losses.
Both Hyderabad and Rajasthan have done some changes in the batting order. Jos Buttler batting in middle order has strengthed the batting of Rajasthan for sure. David Warner batted at 4 for SRH in the last match against KKR with the same intention of strengthening the middle order.
Looking at recent performances, I am expecting a close contest when these two sides take field against each other on Thursday. I personally back Rajasthan to do well in this match.
Fantasy Tips :
Suggestions based on form :
Jos Buttler, Steve Smith, David Warner, Jonny Bairstow
Captain and Vice Captain Picks :
Jos Buttler, Kane Williamson, Jonny Bairstow
Differential Picks :
Robin Uthappa, Rahul Tewatia, Ankit Rajpoot, Jofra Archer, Manish Panday, T Natarajan
Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XI :
Robin Uthappa
Ben StokesSanju Samson (WK)
Steve Smith (C)
Jos ButtlerRahul TewatiaRiyan ParagKartik TyagiJofra ArcherShreyas Gopal
Ankit Rajpoot
Player to Watch Out : Ben Stokes
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI :
Jonny Bairstow (WK)
Kane WilliamsonManish Pandey
David Warner
Priyam GargVijay ShankarAbdul Samad
Rashid Khan
Sandeep SharmaBasil Thampi
T Natarajan
Player to Watch Out : Kane Williamson
Both teams will expect their big guns to fire in this match. Guys like Ben Stokes and Sanju Samson needs to be amongst the runs if RR is to go long way in this tournament. As far as Hyderabad side is concerned, a good solid opening stand from Bairstow-Williamson duo is expected which the middle and lower order can capitalize on. With Warner dropping himself to middle order, the likes of Manish Pandey and Priyam Garg will have that freedom to go after the bowling with the senior Warner by their side.