SRH vs RCB Match Prediction: Under immense pressure, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will head into their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with the aim of getting their floundering season back on track. This huge IPL 2024 clash will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday evening, April 25, 2024, with the match commencing from 07:30 PM (IST).
Match Preview
Travis Head celebrating his 39-ball century against RCB
Chaos ensued during SRH’s match against RCB earlier in IPL 2024. Travis Head brutalized the RCB bowlers in a manner reminiscent of video games. The 30-year-old Australian hammered a 39-ball century, while Henrich Klaasen showcased his destructive prowess by scoring 67 runs off just 31 balls. Aiden Markram (32 off 17) and Abdul Samad (37 off 10) further bolstered SRH’s score, pushing it to a staggering 287/3 in 20 overs.
RCB did try to fight back when Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis came to bat. The duo added 80 runs in just 37 balls, providing the perfect platform for an unlikely chase. However, a total as big as 287 required continuous hitting. With Kohli (42 off 20) and Du Plessis (62 off 28) departing in the space of three overs, and Rajat Patidar (9 off 5), Will Jacks (7 off 4), and Saurav Chauhan (0 off 1) adding only 16 runs to the total, RCB were staring at a big defeat.
But then Dinesh Karthik (83 off 35) arrived at the crease and took the fight back to the confident SRH bowlers. The Indian veteran was so ruthless and hit with such consistency that at one stage, it looked like the impossible was possible. However, RCB fell short by 25 runs in the end.
RCB suffered their fourth straight loss, followed by another defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders by just 1 run, marking a string of five consecutive defeats for Virat Kohli and his team. With an 8-point gap separating them from the top four, their playoff hopes now seem distant. However, mathematically, RCB still has a chance to qualify if they win all their remaining matches.
On the other hand, SRH is primarily concerned about the form of their bowlers, except for T Natarajan, who has been exceptional for the 2016 IPL champions. If the rest of the bowlers step up, SRH could become formidable given the impressive form of their batsmen.
In terms of standings, SRH currently holds the third position on the IPL 2024 points table, riding on the momentum of four consecutive wins.
Also Read: SRH vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
SRH vs RCB Match Details
Match No | 41 |
Teams | Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Captains | Pat Cummins (SRH) | Faf du Plessis (RCB) |
Date & Time | April 25, Thursday, 07:30 PM |
Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
Only two games have been played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2024. In the first match SRH batted first and scored 277/3 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians who also managed to score 246/5 in their quota of overs.
In the next match, Chennai Super Kings could make only 165/5 which SRH chased down with ease in just 18.1 overs.
So this is a batting pitch, and unless a team scores in excess of 200 runs, the team batting in the 2nd innings always have the chance to chase the target down.
SRH vs RCB Match Prediction: Head-To-Head Record
With SRH winning the last head-to-head game, their record against RCB now stands at 13 wins and 10 defeats in 24 encounters, while one game ended in no-result.
We all know what happened in the last match. Travis Head scored a 39-ball century, while Heinrich Klaasen played another whirlwind of an innings, scoring 67 off just 31 balls as SRH posted 287/3 in 20 overs.
RCB came agonizingly close, scoring 262/7 after a brilliant late surge from Dinesh Karthik who scored a magnificent 83 runs off just 35 balls. Here’s SRH vs RCB Match Prediction.
Last Meeting Between SRH vs RCB
SRH: 287/3 (1st innings)
RCB: 262/7 (2nd innings)
SRH vs RCB Predicted Playing 11:
Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted Playing XI
Travis Head
Abhishek Sharma
Aiden Markram
Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Shahbaz Ahmed
Abdul Samad
Pat Cummins (C)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Mayank Markande
T Natarajan
Washington Sundar (IMPACT PLAYER)
Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted Playing XI:
Virat Kohli
Faf du Plessis (C)
Will Jacks
Rajat Patidar
Cameron Green
Mahipal Lomror
Dinesh Karthik (WK)
Karn Sharma
Mohammed Siraj
Lockie Ferguson
Yash Dayal
Suyash Prabhudessai (IMPACT PLAYER)
SRH vs RCB Match Prediction: Best Batters And Bowlers
SRH Probable highest scorer: Travis Head | Abhishek Sharma | Heinrich Klaasen
If bowlers could ask their captain about not bowling to a particular batsman, then Travis Head would surely top the list. The Australian is a ghost-like figure for all the bowlers, irrespective of the speed they generate or the spin they purchase from the deck, he strikes fear into the hearts of the bowlers, making them question why they chose to become bowlers. The 30-year-old Australian smashed 89 runs off just 32 balls against the poor Delhi Capitals. Most remarkably, 80 of those runs came in boundaries, via 11 fours and 6 sixes. He should be in SRH vs RCB Dream11 Today teams.
Balls Faced | 32 |
Runs Scored | 89 |
4s | 11 |
6s | 06 |
Abhishek Sharma is also a solid option to consider for the Dream11 Fantasy Cricket teams. He is racking up runs in IPL 2024 and scoring at a strike rate of more than 200, making him a dangerous player for the opponents. In the last match against Delhi Capitals, Sharma blasted 46 runs off just 12 balls.
Balls Faced | 46 |
Runs Scored | 12 |
4s | 02 |
6s | 06 |
Heinrich Klaasen is another player in SRH’s Playing XI who deserves the highest superlatives to describe his hitting capabilities. This is the player who has been at the top of his game for the last two years, hitting all kinds of bowlers on different grounds and pitches, all over the park. Together with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, he forms the ‘Deadly Trio’ of SRH’s Batting Unit.
Balls Faced | 135 |
Runs Scored | 268 |
4s | 09 |
6s | 26 |
RCB Probable Highest Scorer: Virat Kohli | Will Jacks | Faf du Plessis
Virat Kohli is doing Kohli things in IPL 2024, and that is to rack up runs and lead the charge in the batting department. So far, the King of batting has amassed a league-high 379 runs across 8 innings, including 2 50+ scores and one century.
But the 35-year-old will be hugely disappointment after the way he was given out in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. That full toss, which was close to a beamer, had controversy written all over it. So in a sense, Kohli should be more ruthless here, to make up for the lost opportunity in the last game where he blasted 18 runs off just 7 balls. Considering he got out on the 7th ball, it was a 6-ball innings. Incredible!
Balls Faced | 252 |
Runs Scored | 379 |
4s | 36 |
6s | 16 |
Will Jacks came into his own in the last match when he smashed 52 runs off just 32 balls. He, together with Rajat Patidar (52 off 23), carved out a 102-run partnership for the 3rd wicket, which brought RCB back into the match. Considering he can also bowl, makes him a solid option in SRH vs RCB Dream11 Today IPL Teams.
Balls Faced | 32 |
Runs Scored | 52 |
4s | 04 |
6s | 05 |
Faf du Plessis has scored 239 runs in 8 innings, maintaining a strike-rate above 150 in the process. However, the South African needs to step up even more, considering he has only two 50+ scores in 8 matches. The positive aspect is that he is consistently getting good starts in every game, and a big score might be just around the corner for the former Chennai Super Kings batter.
Balls Faced | 157 |
Runs Scored | 239 |
4s | 25 |
6s | 10 |
Special shout out to Dinesh Karthik. The veteran Indian batter has exceeded expectations so much that he is being backed for a place in India’s squad for the T20I World Cup. He can be your wild card in SRH vs DC IPL 2024 Fantasy Cricket teams.
Balls Faced | 35 |
Runs Scored | 83 |
4s | 05 |
6s | 07 |
SRH Probable Best Bowler: T Natarajan or Pat Cummins
In a game when the combined score was 465 runs in 39 overs, which is more than 11 runs per over, T Natarajan produced a figure worthy of highest of praise. The 33-year-old gave away just 18 runs while picking four crucial wickets against Delhi Capitals. His spell was the reason why DC came short of the target. For your bowling section in SRH vs RCB Today IPL teams, T Natarajan is the perfect pick.
Balls Bowled | 24 |
Runs Given | 18 |
Wicktes | 04 |
Economy | 4.75 |
Following an average start to IPL 2024, Pat Cummins grew into his role at SRH and now playing like a true leader or late. The 2023 ODI World Cup winning captain has picked up 9 wickets in 7 games, while maintaining an economy at 8.00 per over. He can add a real value to your Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams in SRH vs RCB IPL 2024 match.
Balls Bowled | 168 |
Runs Given | 224 |
Wicktes | 09 |
Economy | 8.00 |
RCB Probable Best Bowler: Karn Sharma or Mohammed Siraj
With RCB bowlers getting a hit all around the park in every game, its’ hard to find a bowler who could give a decent return in SRH vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Grand Leagues or Small Leagues. That said Karn Sharma gave away only 33 runs in the last match against KKR, while Mohammed Siraj‘s quality can’t be questioned despite him leaking runs. The duo can be a good value from RCB bowlers’ unit.
Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between SRH vs RCB
Both teams’ weak point is their bowling. They are conceding runs at more than 10 runs per over in almost every game. But the table is a reflection of the form. SRH‘s Achilles heel might be their bowling, but their batting unit has enough power to outscore any team, on any given day. Beyond Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik, no other batsman has played with consistency and that’s the reason RCB are reeling at the very bottom of the IPL 2024 table.
Since SRH are at home and will be surrounded by the familiar conditions and also factoring in the current form, a win for SRH is the most likely outcome in this game.
Chances Of A Win
SRH: 56%
RCB: 44%
Disclaimer: The above match prediction is based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.