It is the clash of two neighbouring states of India as the David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to take on the Chennai Super Kings At the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A win for both sides is a necessity right now as both teams lie in bottom four of the table. Chennai Super Kings especially have managed to win just two games this season which is why it will be interesting to see if they go ahead with my changes in their team combination.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad looks a balanced side but despite that, they still haven’t got the better off any other teams in this season. The last match they played against Rajasthan Royals, they ended up losing it after being in a comfortable position. David Warner and Jonny Bairstow’s intent while batting has been of a question this year as both have been seen batting at a much lower strike rate than they usually do.
With the match expected to be an ultimate clash between the Orange Army and the franchise in yellow, let’s take a look at the five key players who we think will outperform others tonight.
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Let’s take a look at the top 5 key players we should watch out for when Sunrisers Hyderabad lock horns with Chennai Super Kings :
1. David Warner
The Aussie leading his team Sunrisers Hyderabad hasn’t been up to his standards until now in this edition of Dream 11 IPL. It could be called average at best, Though he has done well to lead the side despite losing players like Bhuvaneshwar Kumar early on in IPL 2020.
He has the responsibility to score some substantial runs at the top of the order for his team, which he is very well capable off, to be one of the contenders for the playoffs. Which is why Sunrisers Hyderabad’s success depends on how well David Warner fairs this season.
2. Faf Du Plessis
The former Proteas skipper has been in tremendous form ever since the start of this edition of IPL. Averaging 61 in the 7 matches he played, right up on the second spot scoring 307 runs.
The SRH Bowlers upfront should be ready with their spells because the form Faf is in while opening for the team, it won’t take him time to snatch away the game single-handedly from the Sunrisers Hyderabad side.
2. Priyam Garg
The young and sensational Priyam Garg has looked in phenomenal 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.
Talking about his form, he along with Abhishek Sharma have been the heart and soul of the Sunrisers Hyderabad death over batting this season as we all know Sunrisers Hyderabad do not have known finisher in the lineup which is why the performance of Priyam Garg has been key to Sunrisers Hyderabad finishing games off this season.
4. Shane Watson
Faf du Plessis’ partner in crime up-top, the powerful hitter of the ball and mostly remembered for the innings which ensured that the Chennai Super Kings coasted to victory on their comeback against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Watson has been in good form so far in the tournament, scoring 199 runs in seven innings, he definitely looks ready to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He will have to be in the best of form if Chennai need to bounce back.
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5. Jonny Bairstow
The wicket-keeper batsman from England has looked in superb touch this season in the IPL. He has notched up three fifties so far and has looked a dangerous threat to the opposition every time he has come out to bat.
Jonny Bairstow should eventually be one of those high scorers for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season with the form he is in. He will hope to keep up his excellent form as Hyderabad aim to keep up their place in the top half of the points table.