In the 66th match of the IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be taking on each other. The match is set to take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on the 16th of May 2024 at 7:30 PM (IST). Both teams have had a contrasting journey in the league so far. While SRH has 7 wins in their 12 matches, GT has just 5 wins in their 13 matches. SRH is placed in the top half at the fourth position in the points table. GT is placed in the bottom half, in the eighth position in the table.
Both teams won their previous matches. GT overcame the challenge of a good side like CSK by 35 runs. A collective team effort helped the home side to continue their good run at home. Their match against KKR was washed out. On the other hand, SRH hammered LSG in their last game. They did not just beat them convincingly but chased down a total of 166 runs in just 9.4 overs without losing a wicket. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head shined with the bat with their explosive knocks of 75*(28) and 89*(30).
Both SRH and GT have been involved in some good matches over the years. They have some of the best players in the world in their lineup. GT has players like Shubman Gill, David Miller, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, and so on. SRH has the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins, and others in their lineup. If SRH win the match, they will qualify for the playoffs and move to the second position in the points table. GT is already eliminated from the league.
Probable Playing XI:
Sunrisers Hyderabad -
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Aiden Markram
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Abdul Samad
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Jaydev Unadkat
- T Natarajan
Impact player: Mayank Markande
Gujarat Titans:
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Sai Sudarshan
- BR Sharath (WK)
- Shahrukh Khan
- David Miller
- Rahul Tewatia
- Rashid Khan
- Umesh Yadav
- Noor Ahmad
- Mohit Sharma
- Joshua Little
Impact Player: Abhinav Manohar
Playing Conditions:
The match between SRH and GT is set to take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Over the years, it has been slow and a good surface to bowl. From 2008 to 2018, it was a spin-friendly surface. But since 2019, batters have enjoyed playing in the middle. Bowlers need to be accurate in their line and lengths. Batters need to make the most of the powerplay overs. Team winning the toss would not mind bowling first, as the surface is likely to get better to bat on with the progression of the innings due to the dew factor.
Average score in IPL at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: 160
Interesting Stats and Trivia:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar needs just 2 wickets to become the joint-third highest wicket-taker in the history of the league alongside Dwayne Bravo. He currently has 181 wickets in 172 matches.
- Rashid Khan has 149 wickets in 121 innings. He is one wicket away from becoming the 12th bowler to claim 150 wickets in the history of the league.
- Jaydev Unadkat has 99 wickets in 103 matches. He is a wicket away from the milestone of 100 wickets in his IPL career.
- Wriddhiman Saha and David Miller are 67 and 77 runs away respectively from completing 3000 runs in their IPL career. However, Saha's spot in the side is doubtful.
- Aiden Markram needs 26 runs to complete 1000 runs in the league.
Match Details:
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, Telangana
Live broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live streaming: Jio Cinema app
Dream XI:
