As the IPL 2024 season progresses, the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) promises to be an intriguing battle. Scheduled to take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the absence of CSK’s key bowler Mustafizur Rahman and SRH opener Mayank Agarwal’s form are among the key talking points.Explore key discussions ahead of SRH vs CSK, focusing on Mustafizur’s absence and Mayank’s form.
Mustafizur’s Absence Challenges CSK’s Bowling Strategy
CSK, known for their consistent performances, suffered their first loss of the season against Delhi Capitals, highlighting the importance of Mustafizur’s absence. The overseas duo of Mustafizur and Matheesha Pathirana had been effective, but with the former’s absence, CSK may turn to a like-for-like replacement in Mukesh Choudhary. Pathirana could also be replaced by Theekshana. This change poses a challenge for CSK in reconfiguring their bowling combination and maintaining their bowling strength.
Mayank Agarwal’s Form a Concern for SRH
On the other side, SRH aims to capitalize on home advantage at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. While they exhibited strong batting performances against Mumbai Indians, opener Mayank Agarwal’s lackluster form raises concerns. Agarwal’s performance will be crucial for SRH as they seek to rectify their recent batting failure against Gujarat Titans and bolster their middle order.
Key Players to Watch Out For
CSK will likely be banking on the capabilities of Shivam Dube and Sameer Rizvi to finish the job, while SRH’s middle order, including Travis Head, Aiden Markram, and Heinrich Klaasen, will be crucial in building a competitive total. Additionally, SRH captain Pat Cummins stands out as one of their most consistent bowlers, maintaining a tight economy rate and contributing crucial wickets.
Likely XIs | SRH vs CSK
SRH likely XI if batting first: Travis Head, Mayank Agarwal/Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Shahbaz Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande
CSK likely XI if batting first: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana
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