The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) is just two matches away from seeing a champion. While Kolkata Knight Riders are waiting in the grand finale, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will compete for the other spot in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on May 24. The Royals have eliminated RCB in the eliminator game to progress in this stage and play SRH, who lost Qualifier 1 against KKR.
Both teams will be looking to go all guns blazing for a win and let us quickly have a look at the tips, players and match predictions for the following game.
SRH vs RR: Head-to-Head Stats
The two teams have gone neck-to-neck in IPL history 19 times with the Orange Army keeping a lead by ten wins. However, RR are not far behind with nine wins. When looked at the last five clashes, SRH has a win record of three matches with the Royals winning the remainder. 
SRH vs RR: Pitch Report
The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium suits the spinners to a greater extent. However, if dew plays a role, the role of a spinner will be reduced in the later stages of the game and the batters shall enjoy their time. The pacers may find a bit of new ball assistance but needs to keep up with their slower ball game.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 83
Matches Won batting first: 48
Matches won batting second: 35
Average first innings total: 164
Average runs per wicket: 26.37
Highest total: 246/5 by CSK vs RR, in 2010
SRH vs RR: Toss Predictions
The toss-winning skipper may choose to field first. The last few matches at Chepauk witnessed a great amount of dew. They would look to take advantage of the conditions and hence go for a chase in a must-win match.
SRH vs RR: Match Facts
- SRH is the only team to have openers with SR over 199 in IPL 2024.
- T Natarajan has a bowling SR of 15.44 this season.
- Sandeep Sharma has the best bowling figure of 5/18 this year.
SRH vs RR: Top Batters predictions
Travis Head (SRH): The southpaw has been silenced by a couple of left-arm pacers in his last two innings. However, Head will be eyeing to bounce back after a memorable IPL outing with the Orange Army. He has the ability to change the momentum of the game with the bat at the top of the order and shall look to do so this time around.
Riyan Parag (RR): The Assam batter has been outstanding with the bat after getting to bat at No. 4 for the franchise this season. Parag has stockpiled 567 runs from 13 innings with an extraordinary average of 56.70, striking the ball at 151.60. He is currently the third highest run-getter in the tournament.
SRH vs RR: Top Bowler predictions
Ravichandran Ashwin (RR): Following an outrageous spell of 4-0-19-2 in a knockout game against RCB, Ashwin will be key in RR’s upcoming clash against the Orange Army. Ashwin has found his groove despite a rocky start and will have a home advantage in Chennai as the local boy.
T Natarajan (SRH): The Sunrisers side possess a great weapon with the ball in the form of Natarajan who is also the local lad in Chennai. He is well versed with the conditions here and has a range of deliveries to keep a batter scratching head to score runs.
SRH vs RR: Winner Predictions
Although SRH’s winning momentum have been halted several times in their last few matches, Pat Cummins and Co. seems favourite at the moment. RR seems to have found several loopholes and failed to maintain team poise.
