Jitesh Sharma and Pat Cummins at toss (Source:Screenshot/JioHotstar)
In a big development, Jitesh Sharma is leading RCB against SRH at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. He has won the important toss, and has decided to field first. Their regular skipper, Rajat Patidar is not completely fit and he would come in as an Impact Player. Mayank Agarwal, on the other hand, has been selected in place of injured Devdutt Padikkal.
Phil Salt is also set to open the innings alongside Virat Kohli after missing few games before the suspension.
Travis Head Set To Open Against RCB
SRH, on the other hand, have three changes with Travis Head back in the XI after missing the last match. Kamindu Mendis is not playing as he got injured in the last match. Abhinav Manohar and Jaydev Unadkat are also back in the playing XI.
RCB vs SRH: Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (c and wk), Romario Shepherd, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.
RCB have already qualified for the playoffs and this game was supposed to be played at the Bengaluru. However, it was transferred to Lucknow due to rain threat and they would be hoping that they continue their good record on away venues this season. Also, a win would put them in a strong position to end in top-2 on the points table, while SRH would be looking to spoil their party after a thumping win on the same ground against LSG few days ago.
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