IPL 2024 SRH vs CSK: Match 18 Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
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The Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) is reaching its peak quickly. It is time for the 18th match in the tournament, and the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), will play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The game will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on April 5th at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here are the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks, and best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
SRH vs CSK Toss Update
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won the toss and they will be fielding first. Mayank Agarwal and Washington Sundar will not be a part of the playing XI of SRH. T Natarajan is back in the team. Nitish Kumar Reddy will be making debut for SRH. Three changes are there for CSK - Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana, and Sameer Rizvi not a part of the team. Moeen Ali, Maheesh Theekshana, and Mukesh Chouhdary find their way into the playing unit.
SRH vs CSK Head-to-head Stats
The Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Chennai Super Kings have played 20 games against each other. The Super Kings have been the dominant team with 15 wins, while Hyderabad managed just five.
These two teams last time played in IPL 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. SRH batted first and were restricted to 134/7 at the end of their 20 overs. Devon Conway scored 77 runs off 57 balls in the chase and guided the Super Kings to a seven-wicket win.
The defending champions started the tournament with two wins but then faced a defeat against the Delhi Capitals. On the other hand, despite playing good cricket, Sunrisers Hyderabad have lost two of their three matches so far. Both teams will be eager to rack up the two points at stake early in the tournament to stay in the hunt for the top four.
| Stats | Matches | Sunrisers Hyderabad Won | Chennai Super Kings Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 5 | 15 | 0 |
| At Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Last five matches | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
SRH vs CSK Pitch Report
We have seen only a single game at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2024. That match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians saw 523 runs scored in 40 overs. So, we can derive that it was a batting heaven, and the same can be expected from this game. The best way to approach the fantasy contests of the game will be to pack your team with top-order batters and all-rounders who can come in the middle-order and swing their bats.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024 )
Matches: 1
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 0
Average first innings total: 277
Average second innings total: 246
Highest total recorded: 277/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
Lowest total recorded: 246/5 by Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Fantasy Value from the pitch report
- How the Rajiv Gandhi International wicket behaved in the first game will make the top-order batters the safest choice for this match.
- Picking the right ones for bowlers will add much value to your fantasy teams. The death-over experts will be the best ones to opt for the fantasy contests of this match.
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SRH vs CSK Fantasy Cricket Tips
Sunrisers Hyderabad Heavy Fantasy XI
- If you keep an SRH-heavy fantasy XI, Heinrich Klaasen becomes an obvious choice. However, the flat wicket at the venue will be conducive for the top-order batters, so Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma will be good choices.
- Pat Cummins has taken up the position of SRH's death-over bowler and will be a prime choice from the bowler's section. The other death specialist for SRH is Jaydev Unadkat, and the left-armer, with his off-the-pace deliveries and effective cutters, could be a decisive pick in the fantasy contests.
Chennai Super Kings Heavy Fantasy XI
- In the case of a CSK-heavy fantasy XI, players like Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Ajinya Rahane will be essential choices.
- As far as the CSK-bowling department is concerned, Mustafizur Rahman will not be a part of this match. So, their designated death-over specialist, Matheesha Pathirana, will be a prime choice.
SRH vs CSK Winner Prediction
Both teams look like solid units. However, both are coming into this game after a defeat and will be eager to get their campaign back on track. It is expected to be a close fight, with the team batting first having a slight advantage.
SRH vs CSK Top Player Picks
Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 167 Runs in 3 matches
- The South African middle-order batter has been having a dream time with the bat for the last 12-14 months. Heinrich Klaasen has scored runs in every part of the world in every league and international tournament. He has carried his golden touch into IPL 2024 and has looked pretty destructive. The current form of the batter makes him a must-pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 124 Runs in 3 Matches
- The young Indian batter has impressed with his aggressive batting style. In the last game at this venue, Sharma gave SRH a blazing start and is looking to continue the momentum in this game.
Rachin Ravindra (CSK)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 85 Runs in 3 Matches
- Though the Kiwi batter has looked in good touch, Rachin Ravindra has not yet scored anything significant in this tournament. However, this wicket might suit him, and it could be Ravindra's breakthrough innings in the IPL.
Ajinkya Rahane (CSK)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 84 Runs in 3 Matches
- Ajinkya Rahane has recently adopted a new counter-attacking style of batting. Rahane has looked in good rhythm with the bat in the tournament, especially in the last game. He will be looking to continue the form in this game, and the wicket might just allow him to score something big.
SRH vs CSK Differential Picks
Aiden Markram (SRH)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 77 Runs in 3 Matches
- Aiden Markram's form has blown hot and cold in this IPL. However, he looked in great touch in the game against MI at the same venue. Markram will be looking to get past the last knock and play an impactful knock on a batting-friendly wicket.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 62 Runs in 3 Matches
- The newly appointed CSK-skipper has not been at his best with the bat in this edition of the IPL. However, Ruturaj Gaikwad enjoys the ball coming onto the bat and might the playing conditions at the venue.
SRH vs CSK Fantasy Expert Advice
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium acted as a batting heaven in the pitch and hence a batting heavy team will be ideal for the fantasy contests of the match. A 1-4-4-2 or a 1-5-2-3 combination could be ideal.
SRH vs CSK Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Ajnkya Rahane, Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Aiden Markram, Daryl Mitchell, Shahbaz Ahmed
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Travis Head
Vice-captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 6 Players; Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players
SRH vs CSK Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Pat Cummins, Mukesh Choudhary
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Vice-captain: Heinrich Klaasen
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 6 Players; Chennai Super Kings: 5 Players
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