Overview
As the IPL 2024 season progresses, the 41st match is set to feature a thrilling encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. With SRH in stellar form and RCB battling to keep their playoff hopes alive, this match promises high-octane cricket action.
SRH vs RCB Match Details
- Match: IPL 2024, 41st T20 Match
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date & Time: Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
- Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema Website and App
Current Form
Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, continues to dominate the league with their explosive batting lineup, having posted three 250+ totals this season. Their recent performance included a massive score of 266 against the Delhi Capitals. Positioned third on the points table, SRH has bagged five wins from seven matches.
On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, despite the leadership of Faf du Plessis, have struggled this season, securing only one win from eight games. Their recent narrow defeat to KKR by just one run has further hampered their chances, placing them at the bottom of the table.
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
- Wicketkeepers: Dinesh Karthik, Heinrich Klaasen (VC)
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head (C)
- All-rounders: Will Jacks, Shahbaz Ahmed
- Bowlers: Pat Cummins, T Natarajan, Yash Dayal
Top Dream11 Captaincy Picks
- Travis Head: With a strike rate of 216.00 and recent scores including a rapid 89 off 32 balls, Head is an explosive choice for captain.
- Virat Kohli: Leading the Orange Cap race with 379 runs, Kohli remains a pivotal player for RCB and a top pick for any fantasy team.
Predicted Playing XIs
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj.
Conclusion
As SRH looks to cement their position at the top, and RCB fights for survival, this match is poised to be a spectacle of high-scoring innings and strategic gameplay. Fantasy players should keep a close watch on team lineups and player fitness updates as the match approaches to make the best picks for their Dream11 teams.
