IPL 2024, SRH vs CSK: Hyderabad Opt To Bowl As Both Teams Look To Bounce Back; Check Playing XIs

Hyderabad: In what promises to be an electrifying encounter, Chennai Super Kings are set to take on SunRisers Hyderabad in their fourth IPL 2024 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Both teams, reeling from recent losses, are eager to bounce back this evening.

Hyderabad recently witnessed a record-breaking showdown, with SRH scoring a staggering 277, closely followed by MI’s 246. If the pitch offers another batting-friendly surface, both teams boast formidable batting lineups capable of capitalizing on it. However, both sides are determined to rectify their batting shortcomings from their previous matches. CSK failed to chase down 191 against Delhi, while SunRisers managed just 162 against Gujarat.

All eyes are on the pitch conditions as SRH head coach Daniel Vettori predicts another high-scoring game despite the black soil surface. CSK batting coach Michael Hussey emphasizes the importance of adaptability, acknowledging their oversight in the previous game.

Chennai face a lineup shuffle with the absence of Mustafizur Rahman due to visa issues, providing an opportunity for players like Maheesh Theekshana or Mitchell Santner. However, they remain cautious of SunRisers’ strong batting unit, featuring spin destroyers like Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Aiden Markram.

SunRisers, despite coming off a loss, remain confident in their batting prowess, having scored two 200+ totals, including the record-breaking 277. With a settled lineup, they aim to bounce back from their recent setback.

In head-to-head encounters, Chennai holds a dominant record against Hyderabad, winning 14 out of 19 meetings, including 5 of their last 7 encounters.

Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

Chennai Super Kings Subs: Shardul Thakur, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Sameer Rizvi, Mukesh Choudhary

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Jaydev Unadkat, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan

Sunrisers Hyderabad Subs: Travis Head, Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tripathi