Match Details:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans
- Hyderabad, May 16, 2:00 PM GMT
- Key Player: Travis Head (SRH)
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The Race for Playoffs Heats Up
Five teams are fighting for the remaining two playoff spots, with SRH in a strong position. They have two games remaining, both at home, against struggling teams. Gujarat Titans, already eliminated, might use this match to experiment with their lineup.
SRH on a Roll
SRH are brimming with confidence after their convincing win over LSG. Their top order, led by Head and Sharma, is in red-hot form, with the most sixes hit in the IPL this season. Their challenge lies in containing the GT top order early on.
Gujarat Titans’ Struggles
GT, on the other hand, have had a disappointing season. Their lack of six-hitting prowess is a major concern, and they’ll likely use this game to test their fringe players.
Expected Playing XIs
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Mayank Agarwal, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Marco Jansen/Glenn Phillips, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik/Jaydev Unadkat
- Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Josh Little/Azmatullah Omarzai, R Sai Kishore/Sandeep Warrier
Players in Focus
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (SRH): The young spinner impressed in his debut last week and will look to continue his economical bowling.
- Shubman Gill (GT): With the T20 World Cup approaching, Gill will be keen to end the IPL season on a high note and improve his strike rate.
Stats to Watch
- Hyderabad has seen the most sixes hit off spinners this IPL.
- Sharma has a dominant record against Rashid Khan.
- Miller struggles against Cummins in T20s.
- Gill has a poor record against Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Pitch and Conditions
Expect another high-scoring encounter in Hyderabad, known as the season’s most batting-friendly pitch. Hot and humid weather with a chance of rain is on the forecast.