SRH vs RR: In today’s IPL 2024 Qualifier 2, the Rajasthan Royals are set to face off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. The victor will earn a place in the final against the Kolkata Knight Riders, to be held at the same venue.
Season Recap:
The Rajasthan Royals started strong in the first half of the IPL season but faltered towards the end, losing four of their last five games, with the most recent match abandoned due to rain. Nonetheless, they regained their form in Wednesday’s eliminator against the Royal Challengers Bangalore, delivering a decisive win to advance to the qualifiers.
Sunrisers Hyderabad had an inconsistent beginning to IPL 2024, but under Pat Cummins’ leadership, they made a significant comeback, winning six of their last seven matches to finish with 17 points and a net run rate of +0.414. Despite a heavy 8-wicket loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous match, SRH aims to rebound strongly in this crucial qualifier.
Fantasy Team for SRH vs RR:
– Travis Head
– Abhishek Sharma
– Heinrich Klaasen
– Sanju Samson
– Yashasvi Jaiswal
– Riyan Parag
– R Ashwin
– Nitesh Reddy
– Yuzvendra Chahal
– Pat Cummins
– T Natarajan
– Trent Boult
SRH vs RR: Key Players to Watch
Probable Best Batter: Travis Head
The prolific Australian batsman has had a tough time in his last two outings, failing to score. Despite this, his season performance remains outstanding. In 13 matches, Head has accumulated 533 runs, averaging 44.42 with an impressive strike rate of 199.63. If he finds his rhythm at the top alongside the formidable Abhishek Sharma, the Rajasthan bowlers could face a formidable challenge.
Probable Best Bowler: T Natarajan
The left-arm pacer has showcased exceptional confidence this season. With 18 wickets in 12 matches, he averages 23.50 and has a strike rate of 15.44. Natarajan has been effective both in the powerplay and during the death overs. His performance will be crucial for Sunrisers Hyderabad in this knockout match.
Pitch Report:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is renowned for its spin-friendly pitches, often challenging for batsmen. This season, however, the pitch has shown variability, with some matches seeing scores above 200, while others have been low-scoring affairs.
Match Prediction:
We predict that the Rajasthan Royals will maintain their winning momentum and clinch a spot in the IPL 2024 final by overcoming the Sunrisers Hyderabad in today’s match in Chennai.
