Match 56 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) will feature Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) going neck to neck at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The SRH community has played eleven matches and won six with twelve points to their tally. Meanwhile, LSG has played the same number of matches and secured six wins.
Before we head into a mouthwatering clash, let us dive deep into the match predictions, tips and top players for this electrifying clash.
SRH vs LSG: Head-to-Head Stats
LSG and SRH have locked horns against one another thrice in the IPL history with the former winning all the games. The Orange Army will be eyeing for their first win against the Super Giants.
SRH vs LSG: Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad has been centre stage to plenty of runs this season. SRH have been a hard-hitting group and it won’t be surprising to see a lot of runs come in favour once again.
Venue Stats (IPL 2024):
Matches: 75
Matches Won batting first: 34
Matches won batting second: 41
Average first innings total: 162
Highest total: 277/3 by SRH vs MI, in 2024
SRH vs LSG: Toss Predictions
The toss-winning skipper may choose to bat first. SRH have liked the intent to go out and bat first, post heavy totals in Hyderabad and make the job for the bowlers a bit easy. It should be a batting-friendly strip with moderate assistance for the bowlers.
SRH vs LSG: Match Facts
- Travis Head has a batting SR of 189.74 in IPL 2024.
- Heinrich Klaasen has hit the second-most sixes, reading 31, in IPL 2024.
- T Natarajan has bagged 15 wickets with a bowling SR of 14.13.
SRH vs LSG: Top Batters predictions
Travis Head (SRH): The Aussie opener has been a revelation at the top of the batting order for the Orange Army. He has bashed 440 runs from eleven matches at an impressive average of 44 and a strike rate of 189.74. He has scored back-to-back forties in his last games.
KL Rahul (LSG): The Karnataka batter has been brilliant with the willow in IPL 2024. He has stockpiled 431 runs from eleven matches and has been one of the strong pillars in their batting unit. Rahul averages nearly 40, scoring the boundaries and rotating strikes effectively.
SRH vs LSG: Top Bowler Predictions
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (SRH): The right-arm pacer has returned his mojo after a three-fer against Rajasthan Royals. He backed up his good form against the Mumbai Indians as well. The Uttar Pradesh-based pacer will be key to offering Hyderabad a good start with the cork.
Mohsin Khan (LSG): The left-arm pacer has been decent with the ball for the Super Giants. He can strike early with the new ball and take wickets during the slog-overs phase. Had he not been injured, Mohsin could have been among the top five wicket-takers of the mega-event.
SRH vs LSG: Winner Predictions
The Sunrisers are a strong side despite their loss in the recent clash against Mumbai Indians. They will look to bounce back at home with LSG lacking the proper balance to topple SRH at their home.
SRH vs LSG: Predictions
As per Parimatch, the game could see a total wickets of less than 12.5 (1.85) at the venue. Since SRH has a good bowling attack with Marco Jansen’s tendency to strike with the new ball, LSG might have an opening stand of less than 22.5 (1.85). Also, the highest individual score in the match may surpass 74.5 (1.85), with plenty of star-studded players participating in the contest.