Today’s IPL action features two exciting matches:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The match starts at 3:30 PM IST.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This match begins at 7:30 PM IST.
Match Stats:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have clashed each other 20 times in IPL history. Out of these, SRH has won 11 matches, while RR has emerged victorious in 9 matches
IPL Trophies:
Both teams have won IPL trophies once till now and both under the captaincy of an Australian origin Player
- Rajasthan Royals: Won the inaugural IPL season in 2008, under the captaincy of Shane Warne.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Claimed their first and only IPL title in 2016, led by David Warner.
Captains for Both Teams:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will have their regular captain from last season Pat Cummins.
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) is captained by Riyan Parag in today’s match, as their regular captain, Sanju Samson, is recovering from a finger injury and will play as a specialist batter (Impact Player)
Top Players to Watch Out:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
- Travis Head: Undoubtedly, one of the top explosive batters, he scored 567 runs in IPL 2024 with a strike rate of 191.55, including a century.
- Abhishek Sharma: A consistent performer, he scored 484 runs last season at a strike rate of 204.22.
- Mohammed Shami: A former purple cap winner, Shami is a seasoned bowler, returning after an injury
- Pat Cummins: The captain and a world-class pacer, he leads the bowling attack.
Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Consistent performer for RR, a promising young talent with the ability to anchor innings.
- Riyan Parag: The stand-in captain today, he had a stellar IPL 2024, scoring 573 runs at an average of 52.09.
- Shimron Hetmyer: He is a destructive middle-order batter who can change any game.
- Jofra Archer: A lethal pacer who adds depth to RR’s bowling attack.
Ground Details:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is known for its batting-friendly pitch, making it a paradise for stroke players. Here’s what you can expect for today’s match:
Pitch Conditions: The surface offers a flat and true bounce, ideal for high-scoring games. Teams have often breached the 200-run mark with ease here. Bowlers might find some extra bounce early on, but the pitch remains consistent throughout the match, favoring batters.
Weather: It will be a sunny afternoon with temperatures rising to the mid-30s Celsius. However, there’s a yellow alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds in the region for later in the day, though rain is not expected during the match.
Historical Stats: Teams chasing have historically performed well at this venue, as the pitch doesn’t change much in the second innings as well
Clash of the Top 2 Rivals:
The rivalry between top 2 teams of IPL history, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), is often referred to as the “El Clasico” of the IPL, given the intensity and history between these two teams. Though, MI holds a slight edge in the overall head-to-head record, but CSK has been dominant in recent encounters, winning four of their last five matches.
Both have faced each other 37 times in IPL history. Here’s the breakdown:
Mumbai Indians: Won 20 matches.
Chennai Super Kings: Won 17 matches.
IPL Trophies:
Both, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), are the most successful teams in IPL history, with five titles each:
Chennai Super Kings: Won in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023.
Mumbai Indians: Secured victories in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Captains for Both Teams:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who took over the captaincy from MS Dhoni last year.
- Mumbai Indians (MI): Captained by Suryakumar Yadav, as Hardik Pandya has been suspended for one-match due to slow over rate.
Top Players to Watch Out:
Here are the top players to watch out for in today’s clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI):
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: The captain and a consistent performer, known for his ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed.
- Ravindra Jadeja: A world-class all-rounder who can turn the game with both bat and ball.
- Sam Curran: A versatile player who contributes with explosive batting and effective bowling.
- Matheesha Pathirana: A promising young pacer with a unique bowling action, capable of delivering in crunch situations.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Suryakumar Yadav: The stand-in captain and a dynamic batter, known for his innovative stroke play.
- Tilak Varma: A rising star with the ability to stabilize the innings and play impactful knocks.
- Mitchell Santner: An experienced spinner who can exploit the spin-friendly conditions at Chepauk.
- Trent Boult: A lethal left-arm pacer, especially effective in the powerplay overs.
Ground Details:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, also known as Chepauk, is renowned for its spin-friendly pitch. Here’s what you can expect for today’s IPL match between CSK and MI:
Pitch Conditions: This pitch to assist spinners, especially as the game progresses. Teams batting first have historically performed better here, with a total above 170 runs considered above par score.
Weather: Chennai is expected to experience thunderstorms earlier in the day, but they are likely to clear up by evening. No major interruptions expected in the match, with temperatures ranging between 27°C and 32°C
Historical Stats: CSK has a solid record at this venue, winning 51 out of 75 matches played here.