Predicted Playing XI of SunRisers Hyderabad Against Delhi Capitals

image-lgtqyesuSunRisers Hyderabad (Source: AP Newsroom)

This is going to be a huge game for the Aiden Markram-led SunRisers Hyderabad who have blown hot and cold so far with two wins in six matches that came after losing the first two. They triumphed in the third and fourth but again faltered in back-to-back matches which have caused them to rethink about their strategies.

Therefore, let's have a look at how SRH's line-up could shape like in their clash against Delhi Capitals which would be played at their home in Hyderabad:

Openers

Harry Brook, Abhishek Sharma

Englishmen Harry Brook needs to be consistent at the top of the order here mainly due to the fact that he is side's main performer and has the ability to take on the opposition with his power-striking abilities. Meanwhile, Mayank Agarwal didn't delivered in any of the games and hence, was dropped down the order with Abhishek Sharma opening in the last game where he batted well. 

Middle-Order

Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Mayank Agarwal, Washington Sundar

Rahul Tripathi has turned out to be a disappointment with bat as he has crossed the 50-run mark on just one occasion which hasn't helped his side's cause. However, the right-hander is known to be fluent when in his rhythm which could be seen anytime soon.

Skipper Aiden Markram was expected to deliver huge scores but hasn't been able to mirror some of his wonderful innings this season. If SunRisers want to succeed, South Africa's T20 skipper needs to join the party to ensure that they are never short of runs.

Heinrich Klaasen has impressed one and all during the limited opportunities he has got as a proper finisher batting at a strike rate of 181. They need to bat him at a high position so that he spends more time at the crease which would give him the chance to score more runs.

Agarwal batted at a lower position in the previous game against Chennai and again failed but might be given one or two more chances at this position. Washington Sundar is their key with the ball and is likely to bat fifth down.

Lower-Order

Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik

Marco Jansen has been bowling well with two wickets each in the first three games he played where he delivered some dominant spells. He is also very handy with the bat scoring runs at a brisk rate as seen before with him.

Leg-spinner Mayank Markande has been a huge positive for the orange army with as many as eight wickets at an economy of 6.25. His presence is a great boon for the side mainly the fact because he delivered almost every time he has been thrown the ball.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an experienced customer but hasn't really clicked in this tournament so far. Nevertheless, he is the key to Hyderabad's success and they would be hopeful of him getting more wickets.

Umran Malik's pace has caused him problems this season as he has gone for plenty having an economy rate of 10. Surely, he needs to get his line and length right in upcoming games.

Impact Players:

  • Abdul Samad
  • Sanvir Singh
  • Glenn Phillips
  • Mayank Dagar
  • T Natarajan