In an anticipated showdown, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium for the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday. The stage is set for a gripping encounter between Pat Cummins-led SRH and Faf du Plessis’ RCB, both carrying divergent narratives in their IPL 2024 journey thus far.

SRH vs RCB Match Preview – IPL 2024, Match 41

SRH enters the fray riding high on a four-match winning streak, buoyed by their recent victory. Conversely, RCB finds themselves in a rut, having suffered defeats in their last six matches, making their campaign a struggle.

The previous encounter between SRH and RCB in IPL 2024 witnessed a spectacle, rewriting record books. It marked the highest match aggregate ever in any T20 match, with a staggering total of 549 runs. SRH etched their name in history by posting the highest-ever total in IPL, amassing 287/3 in their 20 overs, the second-highest in any T20 match. Ultimately, SRH emerged triumphant, clinching the game by a 25-run margin.

Eager to maintain their winning streak, SRH aims for another victory in the upcoming clash against RCB. Meanwhile, RCB is desperate to reverse their fortunes and secure only their second win of the season.

Date and Venue

SRH is set to take on RCB at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad for the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 pm IST. The match will be available for live streaming on the JioCinema app and website for Indian viewers, with live telecast coverage provided by the Star Sports Network.

Weather and Pitch

Hyderabad is expected to experience no rainfall on April 25, with temperatures around 37 degrees Celsius and humidity levels ranging from 22-30 per cent. The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to favour spinners, with slight assistance for pacers during the powerplay. The hard new ball is conducive to heavy run-scoring.

SRH vs RCB head-to-head stats

In IPL history, SRH has won 13 matches against RCB’s 10 victories, with one match ending in no result.

Probable Playing-11

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal.