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LSG lost their last game against CSK [Source: IPLT20.com]
On Friday, Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tenth match of the Indian Premier League 2023. Both teams comprise some outright match-winners, so we expect an exciting clash in Lucknow.
Meanwhile, there are some on-field rivalries which can determine the outcome of the game. Let's analyse and list such four player battles to watch out for in this face-off.
Quinton de Kock vs Washington Sundar
De Kock has joined the squad [Source: IPLT20.com]
The return of Quinton de Kock has certainly strengthened LSG's batting to a significant margin. However, the dashing left-handed batter has perennially struggled against right-arm off-spinners, as mentioned below.
Quinton de Kock vs right-arm off spinners in T20 cricket: 971 Runs, 37 wickets, Average- 26.24
So, considering these underwhelming numbers, SRH might bring Washington Sundar straightaway into the attack, making the battle between these two worth-watching.
Mayank Agarwal vs Ravi Bishnoi
Bishnoi will play a key role for LSG [Source: IPLT20.com]
Despite being a prolific run-getter in white-ball cricket, Mayank Agarwal has an abysmal record against right-arm leg spinners in the shortest format.
Mayank Agarwal vs right-arm leg spin: 269 Runs, 20 dismissals, Average- 13.4
As LSG's lead leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi is in sublime form, it will be fascinating to see his on-field battle with Agarwal.
Deepak Hooda vs Umran Malik
Umran Malik [Source: IPLT20.com]
Unlike the last year, LSG's middle-order mainstay Deepak Hooda hasn't had a great IPL season this time, managing only 19 runs at a miserable average of 9.5 and a strike rate of 79.17. However, he has dominated SRH's x-factor with the ball, Umran Malik, in the past, as indicated by the stats below.
Deepak Hooda vs Umran Malik in T20s: 16 balls, 38 runs, 1 dismissal, SR- 237.5
So, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top when these two players face each other in Friday's clash.
Aiden Markram vs Mark Wood
Aiden Markram has joined SRH [Source: IPLT20.com]
SRH's regular skipper Aiden Markram has joined the squad after participating in South Africa's all-important series against the Netherlands. And he will play a key role for the Sunrisers in middle overs, as he is a dependable player of hard-length bowling.
Furthermore, Markram has a stunning record against LSG's premier hit-the-deck bowler Mark Wood as signified by the stats below.
Aiden Markram vs Mark Wood: 11 balls, 22 runs, 0 dismissals, SR- 200
Therefore, it will be fascinating to see the battle between these two when they enter the field on Friday.
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