The 2020 IPL is down to the final few stages of the tournament as Sunrisers Hyderabad battle it out against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eliminator. The winner between the two faces Mumbai Indians / Delhi Capitals at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It’s a very important game for both sides given that they haven’t played the IPL Final since 2016.
Talking about Sunrisers Hyderabad, they are on a roll here as they’ve won 4 out of their last 5 games including the must-win game against Mumbai Indians which guaranteed them a spot in the top four whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a losing streak since last four games.
The Virat Kohli led side is the only side in the history of the IPL to qualify for the playoffs despite losing their last four games of the league stages. Which is why this match could just turn out to be one of the best matches of the season with both team looking to eliminate one another from the competition.
Let’s take a look at the five key players to watch out for when Sunrisers Hyderabad lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore at Dubai International Cricket Stadium:
1. Wriddhiman Saha
The wicket-keeper batsman has changed the complexion of the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting ever since he has made a return to the side as it has turned out to be a masterstroke. Saha replaced Jonny Bairstow in the lineup and was eventually asked to open the innings alongside skipper David Warner.
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In the four innings, Saha has played this season for the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise, he has scored a colossal 214 runs including two fifties. The latest fifty coming in the must-win match against Mumbai Indians at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
2. Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal has been another unsung hero for the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s emergent success this year. Along with Washington Sundar, he has been leading the spin bowling department of the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling unit this season.
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It’s on the back of Yuzvendra Chahal’s fine performance Royal Challengers Bangalore have reached so far in the IPL 2020. He will once again look to be in his elements and deliver the goods for his side.
3. David Warner
The opening batter from Australia has been a revelation for the Sunrisers Hyderabad side over the years. Ever since the 2014 season he has managed to surpass the 500 run mark in each and every season until now which undoubtedly makes him an undisputable IPL legend.
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4. Sandeep Sharma
The swing bowler has made quite a mark in this IPL for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of Bhuvaneshwar Kumar in the side. As of today, Sandeep holds the record for picking the most number of wickets in the powerplay in IPL history.
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When we look at Sandeep Sharma as a bowler he isn’t someone who has a lot of pace to back his bowling but with minimum swing and movement, he has managed to bamboozle the batsmen with his bowling. In the 11 matches, Sandeep has played this season, he has managed to pick up 13 wickets with a majority of them coming during the first six overs.
5. Virat Kohli
If Royal Challengers Bangalore hope of qualifying for the 2nd Qualifier to face the Delhi Capitals then Virat Kohli should take up the lead responsibility in the batting department. Experts are of the opinion that the skipper should open the batting for RCB alongside Devdutt Padikkal and help them take off to a good start in the powerplay.
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So far it has been an eventful season for Kohli which is why he will look to give his very best in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.