Qualifier 2: SRH Vs RR 24th May, 7:30 PM

Introduction: As Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare to play Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Qualifier 2, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 playoffs are approaching a fever pitch. Both teams will compete in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium for a chance to advance to the final. Here is a thorough preview of the forthcoming encounter, complete with professional predictions and match information.



Match Preview:

Date: Friday, May 24, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Umpires: Nitin Menon, Virender Sharma

Third Umpire: Michael Gough

Teams Analysis: The Rajasthan Royals are favored to win this important match, according to 42bet experts. But Sunrisers Hyderabad should not be taken lightly, particularly with players like Sanju Samson playing at a high level.

Predictions:

Win Probability: SRH 53% - RR 47%

Expert Prediction: Rajasthan Royals (RR) to win

Player of the Match: Sanju Samson

First Betting Score Prediction:

If RR Bat First: 200-210

If SRH Bat First: 170-180

Match Scenarios:

1.If Sunrisers Hyderabad win the toss and choose to bowl:

Power Play Score: 60-70

First Innings Score: 200-210

Result: Rajasthan Royals win

2.If Rajasthan Royals win the toss and choose to bowl:

Power Play Score: 45-55

First Innings Score: 170-180

Result: Rajasthan Royals win

Broadcast Guide:

Streaming: Jio Cinema

TV: Star Sports Network

Venue Guide:

Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

City: Chennai

Capacity: 50,000

Ends: Anna Pavilion End, V Pattabhiraman Gate End

Hosts to: Tamil Nadu, Chennai Super Kings

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad:

Abdul Samad - Right-Handed Batsman

Anmolpreet Singh - Right-Handed Batsman

Mayank Agarwal - Right-Handed Batsman

Rahul Tripathi - Right-Handed Batsman

Travis Head - Left-Handed Batsman

Abhishek Sharma - Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

Aiden Markram - Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

Glenn Phillips - Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

Marco Jansen - Right-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Nitish Kumar Reddy - Right-Handed Batsman

Sanvir Singh - Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Bowler

Shahbaz Ahmed - Right-Handed Batsman

Washington Sundar - Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

Heinrich Klaasen (Wk) - Right-Handed Batsman

Upendra Yadav (Wk) - Right-Handed Batsman

Akash Singh - Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Bhuvneshwar Kumar - Right-Arm Medium Bowler

Fazalhaq Farooqi - Left-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

Jaydev Unadkat - Left-Arm Medium Bowler

Jhathavedh Subramanyan - Right-Handed Batsman

Mayank Markande - Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

Pat Cummins (C) - Right-Arm Fast Bowler

T. Natarajan - Left-Arm Medium Bowler

Umran Malik - Right-Arm Fast Bowler

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth - Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

Rajasthan Royals Squad:

Dhruv Jurel - Right-Handed Batsman

Kunal Singh Rathore - Left-Handed Batsman

Shimron Hetmyer - Left-Handed Batsman

Shubham Dubey - Left-Handed Batsman

Yashasvi Jaiswal - Left-Handed Batsman

Keshav Maharaj - Right-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

Ravichandran Ashwin - Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

Riyan Parag - Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

Rovman Powell - Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Donovan Ferreira (Wk) - Right-Handed Batsman

Jos Buttler (Wk) - Right-Handed Batsman

Sanju Samson (C) (Wk) - Right-Handed Batsman

Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Wk) - Right-Handed Batsman

Abid Mushtaq - Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler

Avesh Khan - Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Kuldeep Sen - Right-Arm Fast Bowler

Nandre Burger - Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler

Navdeep Saini - Right-Arm Fast Bowler

Sandeep Sharma - Right-Arm Medium Bowler

Tanush Kotian - Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler

Trent Boult - Left-Arm Fast Medium Bowler

Yuzvendra Chahal - Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler

Head to Head

Matches Played- 19

SRH Won- 10

RR Won- 9

First Played- 27 April, 2013

Last Played- 2 May, 2024

Pitch Report:

In the IPL 2024, the MA Chidambaram Stadium—which has a reputation for being slow and unresponsive—showed itself to be a more batsman-friendly surface. However, it is anticipated that spinners will receive some support, suggesting a game with a reasonably high scoring potential.

Pace Bowling 65%

Spin Bowling 35%

Batting Pitch 70%

Average Score 172

Bowling Pitch 30%

Weather Report:

Temp: 30° - 30°C

Humidity: 67%

Wind Gusts: 7 Km/h

Weather Forecast: Clouds

SRH vs RR Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

Travis Head

Abhishek Sharma

Rahul Tripathi

Nitish Reddy

Heinrich Klaasen (WK)

Abdul Samad

Shahbaz Ahmed

Pat Cummins (C)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

T Natarajan

Impact Player: Aiden Markram

Rajasthan Royals:

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Tom Kohler-Cadmore

Sanju Samson (C & WK)

Riyan Parag

Dhruv Jurel

Shimron Hetmyer

Rovman Powell

Ravichandran Ashwin

Trent Boult

Avesh Khan

Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Sandeep Sharma

Ground History:

Teams batting second have won five of the seven matches played in the MA Chidambaram Stadium during the 2024 Indian Premier League. The average score for the first and second innings, respectively, are 177 and 159. The Lucknow Super Giants recorded the highest total of 213/4, while Sunrisers Hyderabad recorded the lowest total of 134/10.

SRH vs RR Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter - Sanju Samson

Probable Best Bowler - Yuzvendra Chahal

Dream11 Fantasy Team:

Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson, Heinrich Klaasen

Batters: Travis Head, Rahul Tripathi, Yashasvi Jaiswal

All-rounders: Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Pat Cummins

Bowlers: Avesh Khan, T Natarajan, V Viyaskanth

Last 5 Matches form of SRH with Playoff

SRH: Win, No Result, Win, Lose, Win (Playoff: Lose)

Last 5 Matches of RR with Eliminator

RR: No result, Lose, Lose, Lose, Lose (Eliminator: Win)

IPL 2024 ORANGE CAP:

Virat Kohli continues to lead the Orange Cap with 741 runs. Riyan Parag from RR holds the 3rd position, while Travis Head from SRH is in 4th place with 567 and 533 runs respectively in IPL 2024 before match 73.

IPL 2024 PURPLE CAP:

Harshal Patel leads the Purple Cap with 24 wickets, even after PBKS is out from IPL 2024. SRH's T Natarajan holds the 5th position with 18 wickets, while RR's Yuzvendra Chahal holds the 6th position with the same number of wickets. However, T Natarajan has a good opportunity as the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai pitch is more batting-friendly.



FAQs

Q: What is the significance of the SRH vs RR Qualifier 2 match in IPL 2024?

A: The SRH vs RR Qualifier 2 match in IPL 2024 is crucial as it decides which team advances to the final. The winner of this match will compete for the IPL trophy.

Q: How is the pitch expected to behave at the MA Chidambaram Stadium for the SRH vs RR match?

A: Despite its traditionally slow nature, the pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium has been more batsman-friendly in IPL 2024. However, spinners are likely to find some assistance, making for a moderately high-scoring game.

Q: What are the key predictions for the SRH vs RR match?

A: The win probability favors SRH with 53% against RR's 47%. Experts predict RR to win the match, with Sanju Samson likely to be the player of the match. The expected first innings score is 200-210 if RR bats first and 170-180 if SRH bats first.

Q: How do the recent forms of SRH and RR compare?

A: SRH has had a mixed recent form, with wins, a no-result, and a loss before the playoffs, where they lost. RR, on the other hand, faced several losses before winning the eliminator match.

Q: Who are the key players to watch out for in the SRH vs RR match?

A: For SRH, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and T Natarajan have been impactful, while RR's Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson, and Yuzvendra Chahal are key players to watch.

Q: How have the teams performed against each other historically?

A: In the IPL history, SRH has won 10 matches against RR's 9 out of 19 encounters. Their first match was played on April 27, 2013, and the most recent encounter was on May 2, 2024.