IPL 2024, SRH vs CSK,  3 Match-winners For Sunrisers Hyderabad

Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen could tilt the game in SRH's favour [iplt20.com]Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen could tilt the game in SRH's favour [iplt20.com]

The Sunrisers Hyderabad will play the Chennai Super Kings in the 18th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024), which will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on April 5th. 

The home team has played some excellent cricket in the tournament. However, the results do not reflect how good they have been on the field in IPL 2024. They are currently in the sixth spot in the points table with just a single win in three matches. 

It will be absolutely important for SRH to defeat the defending champions in this game and pick up two valuable points to stay in the race to the top four. 

First of all, let us take a look at the how the wicket has behaved in the tournament so far. 


Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Stats
Numbers
Matches1
Matches won batting first1
Matches won batting second0
Average first innings score277
Average second innings score246
Wickets by pacers6
Wickets by spinners
2

The match between Mumbai Indians and the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the venue saw 523 runs being scored in 40 overs. The fact that over the two innings, a run rate of 13.075 was maintained throughout the game points to the fact that it was a belter of a wicket. The same could be expected in this game, and hence, a lot will depend on the batters of the two teams. However, if a bowler could have an efficient spell, he might be a match-winner on this wicket. 


3 Most Important Players for SRH vs GT

Travis Head during his half-century vs MI [AP Photos]Travis Head during his half-century vs MI [AP Photos]

Travis Head 

The wicket will expectedly be a belter and act in the batters' favour. Travis Head looked good in the previous game he played here. The Aussie opener has played three matches at this venue so far and has scored 120 runs at a strike rate of 187.5. This shows that he enjoys batting here, and with the ball coming on to the bat early in the innings and the field restrictions in place, Head could be a decisive player for Hyderabad. 


Heinrich Klaasen has a great record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium [AP Photos]Heinrich Klaasen has a great record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium [AP Photos]

Heinrich Klaasen

The South African keeper-batter has an excellent batting form with him. Besides, Klaasen has an outstanding record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. He has batted in six innings here and has scored 334 runs in them at a strike rate of 197.63. The stats on this ground, the current form, and Klaasen's batting ability against both pace and spin make him a crucial player for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. 


Aiden Markam could be a an unexpected match-winner for SRH in this game [AP Photos]Aiden Markam could be a an unexpected match-winner for SRH in this game [AP Photos]

Aiden Markram 

This South African batter's form has fluctuated this season. However, Aiden Markram looked in a good rhythm in the last game played at the venue. He will be looking to get past the innings in the previous match and regain his touch on a wicket that will expectedly favour the batters. The fact that he is being used at number four by the franchise makes him an even more crucial player for SRH in this game.