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Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) match number 57 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Because both teams are still in the running for the playoffs, this game will have an important impact. With 12 points from 11 games, SRH now has the same number of points from the same matches as LSG. They are ranked fourth in the IPL 2024 points standings, while LSG is ranked sixth.
Important players for Sunrises Hyderabad (SRH)
Travis Head
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Travis Head, an Australian power hitter, has been attacking bowlers. He has participated in ten IPL games thus far and amassed 444 runs at a strike rate of over 189. The team is expected to have a strong inning from him in today’s game.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is the batsman for Hyderabad who scored the most runs at a strike rate this season. In 11 games, he has scored 326 runs with a strike rate of more than 195. His bat has not produced much in the past two games. In this game, the Hyderabad squad expects an explosive start from him.
Heinrich Klassen
The South African wicket-keeper batsman changed the game for SRH. His ability to take on opponents from behind and his aggressive middle-order hitting have helped SRH win a few games. Due to his aggressive style and six-strike capability, he plays a key role in the SRH batting lineup.
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Important players for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Marcus Stoins
The Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis is an important part of the LSG squad. His powerful hitting in the middle overs can help LSG post a high total and increase the scoring rate. His ability to find spaces and rotate strikes also keeps the scoreboard moving. The Hyderabad pitch should be beneficial to spin bowlers later in the game; therefore, Stoinis’s international league background will be important.
Nicholas Pooran
Nicholas Pooran, an explosive West Indian hitter, is another player to watch in the LSG batting lineup. In the middle overs, Pooran’s outstanding hitting skill can turn the momentum of the match. If he gets going, the SRH bowlers will have a hard time keeping him under control. Pooran might be a good fit for the high-scoring Rajiv Gandhi pitch with his batting style.
Quinten de Cock
South Africa’s powerful opener, Quinton de Kock, is well-known for his batting style. His capacity to take down the bowling attack from the first ball can provide LSG with an impressive advantage. When De Kock and Rahul collaborate quickly at the top, the SRH bowlers can be under a lot of pressure. The Hyadrabad pitch can offer some swing early on, but de Kock’s plan will reduce the risk.
Probable 11s For SRH vs LSG IPL 2024 Match
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Probable Playing 11: KL Rahul (captain/wicketkeeper), Arshin Kulkarni, Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ashton Turner, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-Ul-Haq, and Mohsin Khan
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Probable Playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Mayank Agarwal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Marco Jansen, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (captain), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan
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Pitch Condition
Hyderabad and Lucknow are going to face each other in IPL 2024 today. This match will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. This will be the batting pitch this time too. If we talk about bowlers, till now this pitch has helped fast bowlers, but in between spinners can get help in this over; whichever team wins the toss can take the batting first.
SRH’s Home Advantage
The team that is known for its batting has the advantage of having a home field. They will have the full support of fans, and with that support, they will be seen playing well.
LSG’s explosive fireworks
The powerful starting duo for LSG are KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock. They could put a lot of pressure on the SRH bowlers because of their ability to score runs at the top of the order. They have a wealth of bowling depth, and they have both Ravi Bishnoi and Kunal Pandya to help with spin.
SRH vs LSG Head-to-Head Records
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants have played three IPL games so far, with Lucknow winning all three. The Hyderabad team’s goal heading into this matchup is to defeat Lucknow at home for the first time.