Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 41st match of this IPL season. The game will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.
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RCB enter this game after six successive losses, with the latest being a harsh 1-run defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. Their chances of qualifying for the playoffs are next to impossible but the three-time finalists would be looking forward to putting an end to the six-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, SRH enter the game against RCB after showcasing another masterclass in batting, this time against the Delhi Capitals (DC). They broke the record for the highest score in powerplay, scoring 125 runs in the first six overs of the game.
With the teams stacked with some of the best T20 players, The Sporting News takes a look at the combined fantasy XI of the two teams.
SRH vs RCB: Fantasy XI
Fantasy XI for SRH vs RCB
- Travis Head (C)
- Virat Kohli
- Abhishek Sharma
- Rajat Patidar
- Heinrich Klassen
- Dinesh Karthik (Vc)
- Pat Cummins
- Mohammed Siraj
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- T. Natrajan
- Mayank Markande
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Top fantasy picks and tips for SRH vs RCB
Batter: Travis Head
Travis Head has been in blistering form for SRH this season. In their previous clash against RCB, Travis Head scored 102 off just 41 balls as SRH scored 287 runs against the three-time finalists at the Chinnaswamy stadium. The Australian also scored a knock of 89 runs off 32 balls in their SRH’s latest IPL fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC).
Bowler: Pat Cummins
Captain of the world champions Australia and the SRH team, Pat Cummins would be the pick of the bowlers for the game against RCB. The Aussie has picked up 9 wickets in 7 IPL games so far this season at an economy of 8.00
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All-rounder: Abhishek Sharma
Travis Head’s opening partner, Abhishek Sharma never fails to light up the show alongside the Aussie for SRH. It’s not known to many but the youngster can also bowl left-arm spin and could be a good option against RCB’s batting on the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium pitch.
Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Karthik
Veteran keeper, Dinesh Karthik has been in outrageous form this season. He has scored 251 runs in 8 IPL game so far this season, at an average of 62.75 and has been striking the ball with an unbelievable strike rate of 196.09
How to watch SRH vs RCB: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast IPL 2024 on television. Fans can also live stream the matches on the JioCinema app/website.
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioCinema app and website |
Who will win SRH vs RCB? Predictions, tips and betting odds
According to Dafabet, SRH are the favourites to win against RCB
| RESULT | ODDS |
|---|---|
| SRH win | 1.70 |
| RCB win | 2.10 |
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