Its the Thursday match up as David Warner’s Sunrisers Hyderabad take on the Smith Smith led Rajasthan Royals at the Dubai International cricket stadium. Two sides for whom winning every game for now on is extremely important if they have any hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.
Captains of both sides are in superb form in this tournament as they have been playing match-defining knocks for their side. It really depends to see David Warner, continues to bat at number four or will he returned to his original position as an opener.
In the hindsight, Rajasthan Royals have inconsistent with their opening combinations as they have tried more opening combinations than anyone in this season of the Indian Premier League. Which is why the match expected to star duster let’s take a look at the five key players to watch out for from both sides.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 key players we should watch out for when Rajasthan Royals lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad:
1. Robin Uthappa
The veteran campaigner who played over 6 seasons for the Kolkata Knight Riders wasn’t having a good time batting out of position for Rajasthan Royals. He was proposed to bat in the middle order instead of opening the innings as that is his usual batting position.
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In the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Robin Uthappa was asked to open the innings along with Ben Stokes and he did bank on the moment given to him as he scored a quickfire 41. But post that innings Uthappa really hasn’t done anything worth noticing which is why a lot will be expected of Robin against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
2. T Natarajan
The fast bowler from Tamil Nadu who had been an excitement in the Tamil Nadu Premier League playing for the Dindigul Dragons has been a discovery for the Sunrisers Hyderabad side this year. In the absence of Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, he has managed to bowl through the penultimate death overs for the Sunrisers Hyderabad side.
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This year he also holds the record for executing the most number of yorkers in this season as he’s an edge above Dwayne Bravo as of now. With Natarajan at his absolute best, the Sunrisers Hyderabad must look to utilise him to his very best against Rajasthan Royals.
3. Ben Stokes
The anticipated return of the World’s best all-rounder at present Ben Stokes happened but he really hasn’t contributed to the side this season. This season we’re watching him opening the batting for Rajasthan Royals instead of batting in the middle order which is a newly defined role for the English all-rounder which by the looks of it he’s still getting used to it.
Though he really didn’t have a great outing with both bat and ball in both games we shall all expect a big inning from the man from England very soon as he has the reputation of being a top-class player who finishes off matches for his side.
4. Rashid Khan
The leg spinner from Afghanistan is always one of those players who have constantly performed for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Ever since he made his debut for the side in 2017 he has consistently put up good shows for the Orange Army.
This year too Rashid Khan has been the pick of the wickets as in the 9 matches he has played for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season he has managed to pick 11 wickets. He is one of the leading wicket-takers of his side in the tournament and will be key player against Rajasthan Royals.
5. Priyam Garg
The young and sensational Priyam Garg has looked in remarkable touch this season. After playing that sizzling knock against Chennai Super Kings in the death he has shown us what he is actually capable of.
Though after the initial few games, we haven’t seen a quality knock from the former India U-19 skipper which is why he becomes another player we should watch out for in the match against Rajasthan Royals.