The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) gear up to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 18th match of the IPL 2024 season. Both teams are reeling from recent losses, with SRH succumbing to the Gujarat Titans by seven wickets, while CSK faced a 20-run defeat against the Delhi Capitals. Despite these setbacks, the teams remain undeterred, armed with strong rosters boasting exceptional talent.

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Match Details - SRH vs CSK

In terms of current standings, CSK holds a favorable position compared to SRH in the points table. With two wins out of three matches, CSK sits comfortably in the top half, eager to clinch their first away victory after securing both their wins on home turf. Their positive net run rate of +0.976 underscores their solid performance, placing them third in the standings.

SRH vs CSK : Head to Head Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Probable Playing 11

Travis Head
Mayank Agarwal
Abhishek Sharma
Aiden Markram
Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
Abdul Samad
Shahbaz Ahmed
Pat Cummins (c)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Mayank Markande
Jaydev Unadkat

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable Playing 11

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
Rachin Ravindra
Ajinkya Rahane
Daryl Mitchell
Sameer Rizvi
Ravindra Jadeja
MS Dhoni (wk)
Deepak Chahar
Tushar Deshpande
Matheesha Pathirana
Maheesh Theekshana

On the other hand, SRH finds themselves in the bottom half of the table, having won only one out of three matches. Their noteworthy victory against MI, where they set a record-breaking score of 277 runs, remains a highlight amidst their challenges. Despite their lower position, SRH's positive net run rate of +0.204 reflects their competitive spirit, currently placing them sixth in the standings.

As the match unfolds in Hyderabad, players will contend with sweltering temperatures starting at 37 degrees Celsius, gradually cooling to 32 degrees by the game's conclusion. Fortunately, no rain is expected, and humidity levels are forecasted to remain below 38%.

Fantasy Picks

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) : Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) : Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Ruturaj Gaikwad

The Hyderabad pitch, renowned for its flat and batsman-friendly conditions, offers little respite for bowlers. Once again, it is anticipated to favor batsmen, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring showdown between the formidable batters of both teams.

With star players like MS Dhoni, Rachin Ravindra, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, and others poised to showcase their skills, fans can expect an electrifying clash between two IPL powerhouses vying for supremacy on the field.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Full Squad

Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Washington Sundar, Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Jaydev Unadkat, Anmolpreet Singh, Upendra Yadav, Mayank Markande, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Nitish Reddy

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Full Squad

Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajay Mandal, Mukesh Choudhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Mitchell Santner, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, Avanish Rao Aravelly.