Bhuvneshwar Kumar To Dismiss Virat Kohli? 5 Player Battles For SRH Vs RCB IPL 2024 Match
Virat Kohli gets bowled vs SRH (IPLT20.com)
A belligerent Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is set to lock horns with a beleaguered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 41 of IPL 2024 on Thursday, April 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, SRH has been a force to reckon with this season, adopting an aggressive style of cricket that has been breaking new ground in T20.
They have shattered the record for IPL's highest-ever score twice this season alone, and their batting lineup has been nothing short of explosive.
The Men in Orange currently sit comfortably in third place in the points table with five wins and two losses from seven matches.
On the other hand RCB finds itself at the bottom of the barrel, with only one win against seven defeats. As per usual, their bowling has left much to be desired, and their batsmen have not been able to pull together effective performances, leaving them in a dismal position.
As the match approaches, RCB is on thin ice, desperately needing a win to keep their hopes alive in the tournament, while SRH aims to continue their winning streak.
With the stage set for an enthralling encounter, several key matchups on the field could tip the scales. So, as both teams gear up for an exciting clash, let's analyse and find out top player battles to watch out for.
Travis Head vs Lockie Ferguson
Travis Head has been hitting it out of the park this season with his dynamite batting and holds a commanding record against a faltering Lockie Ferguson. In their T20 encounters, Head has taken Ferguson to the cleaners, hammering 35 runs off just 18 balls at a strike rate of 194.44 and has been dismissed by the Kiwi just once. The southpaw is set to potentially run riot again in their upcoming showdown.
| Balls | 18 |
|---|---|
| Runs | 35 |
| Dismissals | 1 |
| Average/SR | 35.0/194.44 |
Heinrich Klaasen vs Mohammed Siraj
The face-off between Heinrich Klaasen and Mohammed Siraj is a well-matched contest. Klaasen has racked up 28 runs from 16 balls off Siraj in T20 cricket, although Siraj has sent him back to the pavillion twice. With Klaasen's strike rate soaring at 175 but averaging only 14.00 vs Siraj, this duel promises sparks flying with Klaasen in peak form.
| Balls | 16 |
|---|---|
| Runs | 28 |
| Dismissals | 2 |
| Average/SR | 14.0/175.00 |
Virat Kohli vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The tussle between Virat Kohli, who is topping the run charts in IPL 2024 with sensational batting, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, is a highlight reel waiting to happen. Kohli has scored 128 runs from 89 balls against Bhuvi, who has dismissed him four times. Their face-off is set to be a centrepiece in the upcoming clash.
| Balls | 89 |
|---|---|
| Runs | 128 |
| Dismissals | 4 |
| Average/SR | 32.0/143.8 |
Faf du Plessis vs Pat Cummins
Faf du Plessis gets dismissed by Pat Cummins (IPLT20.com)
The captains' clash is a tantalizing prospect as Cummins has managed to dismiss Du Plessis thrice in T20 clashes. However, Du Plessis has scored 95 runs off 58 balls against Cummins, with a robust strike rate of 163.79. This duel between the skippers could be a game-changer.
| Balls | 58 |
|---|---|
| Runs | 95 |
| Dismissals | 3 |
| Average/SR | 31.67/163.79 |
Dinesh Karthik vs T Natarajan
Both in stellar form in IPL 2024, the showdown between Dinesh Karthik and T Natarajan is anticipated with excitement. Karthik has dominated this matchup, scoring 62 runs off 35 balls at a strike rate of 177.1, while Natarajan has only claimed his wicket once. Their encounter, particularly in the death overs, could very well be a decider in the game.
| Balls | 35 |
|---|---|
| Runs | 62 |
| Dismissals | 1 |
| Average/SR | 62.0/177.1 |
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