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In Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
As they head into the game, the narratives of Pat Cummins-led SRH and Faf du Plessis’ RCB in the IPL 2024 season are starkly different. SRH enters the match on the back of a four-match winning streak, while RCB has struggled, facing defeats in their last six matches.
At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the pitch is expected to be spinner-friendly, offering minimal support for pacers. However, there might be some assistance for seamers during the powerplay overs. Moreover, the hard, new ball tends to come onto the bat nicely, potentially leading to high-scoring games.
According to AccuWeather, Hyderabad is expected to remain dry on April 25, with temperatures reaching approximately 37 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are forecasted to range between 22 and 30 percent.
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat.
Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal.
In the IPL, SRH and RCB have faced each other a total of 24 times. SRH emerged victorious in 13 matches, while RCB won 10. There was one match that ended with no result.
SRH and RCB clashed once in the IPL 2024 season, resulting in a match where numerous records were broken. Remarkably, it became the highest match aggregate ever recorded in any T20 match, with a total of 549 runs scored. SRH achieved the highest-ever total in IPL history, posting 287/3 in their 20 overs, which also stands as the second-highest in any T20 match. Ultimately, SRH emerged victorious, securing a 25-run victory margin.
According to Google’s win probability, SRH has a 58 per cent chance of defeating RCB in this match.