MATCH NO – 66th MATCH
SERIES – Indian Premier Leagues – 2024
DATE – 16th May, 2024
TIME – 07:30 PM IST
VENUE – Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, contested during the months of March and May every year. It was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and is considered one of the most prestigious and popular cricket leagues in the world.
The IPL features franchise teams representing different cities and regions of India. Each team is composed of a mix of domestic and international cricketers, and they compete in a round-robin group stage followed by knockout playoffs to determine the champion. The league has seen significant growth in terms of viewership, sponsorship, and revenue since its inception.
Apart from its cricketing significance, the IPL has also become a cultural phenomenon, attracting celebrities, business tycoons, and fans from all walks of life. It has revolutionised the sport by introducing innovative concepts like player auctions, strategic timeouts, and cheerleaders, which have added to its entertainment value.
However, the IPL has also faced controversies over the years, including allegations of match-fixing, corruption, and conflicts of interest. Despite these challenges, the league continues to thrive and remains a major event in the global cricket calendar, showcasing top talent and providing a platform for emerging players to shine.
Indian Premier League 2024 has started from 22nd March.66th match of Indian Premier League will be played between one of the most popular teams of IPL and 1 times IPL trophy winner Sunrisers Hyderabad & one of the most popular teams and 1 time trophy winner Gujarat Titans.
MATCH PREVIEW
The 66th match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Lucknow SuperGiants (LSG) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. In this Season Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 7 matches and lost 5 out of 12 matches and fourth position in the points table.Whereas Gujarat Titans have won 5 matches and lost 7 out of 12 matches and eighth position in the Point table.
Last time when both teams Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans played between each other, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 162 runs and Gujarat Titans chased the total and won the match by 7 wickets.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans.
PITCH REPORT
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, is a cricket stadium located in Uppal, Hyderabad, India. It is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The stadium is owned by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and has a seating capacity of around 55,000 spectators.
The stadium has hosted numerous international and domestic cricket matches since its inauguration in 2003. It is the home ground for the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The stadium is well-equipped with modern facilities, including floodlights for day-night matches, practice facilities, and media amenities.
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is known for being bowlers-friendly, particularly as a match progresses. In the initial overs, the pitch tends to be good for batting, offering decent pace and bounce for stroke-making. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, and the spinners come into play more prominently. The spinners, both finger spinners and wrist spinners, often find assistance from the surface due to its dryness and rough patches.
Batsmen need to be watchful against spinners and be prepared to rotate the strike rather than going for aggressive shots. Building partnerships and pacing the innings become crucial on this pitch. Fast bowlers also have a role to play, especially in the initial overs when the ball may seam and swing a bit. However, their effectiveness usually decreases as the match progresses.
Overall, the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium pitch is known to produce competitive matches, providing opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. It often rewards skillful spin bowling and strategic batting, making it a fascinating venue for cricket enthusiasts.
GROUND STATS (IPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 76 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 175+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 35 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 40 |
| NO RESULT | 01 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 35 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 12 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 12 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 17 |
BOWLERS STATS ON RAJIV GANDHI STADIUM (IPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 76
PACER WICKETS – 424
SPINNER WICKETS – 187.
SRH TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
KEY POINTS
- Sunrisers Hyderabad team performed very well and scored 3 times 250+ scores out of 12 matches in this season and won 7 matches out of 12 and fourth position in the points table.
- Last match played between Gujarat Titans & Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to defend a score of 162 runs and lost the match by 7 wickets.
- Heinrich Klaasen scored 339 runs in 11 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Abhishek Sharma has scored 401 runs in 12 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Travis Head has scored 533 runs in 11 innings with a 53+ average in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Nitish Reddy has scored 239 runs in 7 innings and also taken 3 wickets in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Pat Cummins has taken 14 wickets in 12 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- T. Natarajan has taken 15 wickets in 10 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 11 wickets in 12 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match Hyderabad team successfully chased a total of 165 runs in just 9 overs and won the match by 10 wickets against Lucknow SuperGiants.
- Travis Head scored 89 runs in just 30 balls with 8 fours and 8 sixes, Abhsiek Sharma scored 75 runs in 28 balls with the help of 8 fours and 6 sixes in the previous match against Lucknow SuperGiants.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 2 wickets & Pat Cummins took 1 wicket in the previous match against Lucknow SuperGiants.
- Both teams played 04 matches and Sunrisers Hyderabad team won 1 match and lost 3 matches against Gujarat Titans.
SQUADS
Batting – Mayank Agrawal, Rahul Tripathi, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Anmolpreet SIngh, Abdul Samd, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Upendra Kuamr (wk).
Bowling – Pat Cummins ©, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T. Natarajan, Jaydev Uandkat, Mayank markande, Jhatvedha Subramanyam, Nitish Reddy, Fazalhar Farooqi, Umran Malik, Akash Maharaj Singh.
All Rounder – Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahemd, Wanindu Hasaranga, Abhisek Sharma, Marco Janse, Sanvir Singh.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Travis Head, Abhisek Sharma, Mayank, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Pat Cummins ©, Bhuvneshwar kumar, Vijayakanth Vyaskanth.
Substitutes -: T. Natarajan, Glenn Phillips, Umran Malik, Washington Sundar.
PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS
| PLAYERS NAME | RECENT 5 INNINGS |
| Travis Head | 89r, 48r, 58r, 13r, 1r. |
| Abhisek Sharma | 75r, 11r, 12r, 15r, 31r. |
| Nitish Reddy | 20+0W, 76+0W, 15+0W, 13r, 37+2W. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 5r, 42r, 20r, 7r, 15r. |
| Abdul Samad | 3r, 19r, 10r, 13r, 37r. |
| Sanvir Singh | 8r, 18+0W, 39r, 35r, 0r. |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 0W, 10+0W, 0W, 7+0W, 40+0W. |
| Pat Cummins | 1W, 35+1W, 2W, 0W, 1W. |
| Bhuvnehswar Kumar | 2W, 1W, 3W, 1W, 0W. |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 0W, 0W, 1W, 3W, 0W. |
| V Vijayakanth | 0W, 2W, 3W, 2W, 1W. |
| T. Natarajan | 0W, 0W, 2W, 1W, 2W. |
PLAYERS STATS ON RAJIV GANDHI STADIUM (IPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | RECORDS ON THIS VENUE |
| Travis Head | 6 INNINGS – 271 RUNS. |
| Abhisek Sharma | 13 INNINGS – 258 RUNS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Nitish Reddy | 3 INNINGS – 103 RUNS – 0 WICKET. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 9 INNINGS – 393 RUNS – 65 AVG. |
| Abdul Samad | 5 INNINGS – 109 RUNS. |
| Sanvir Singh | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 6 INNINGS – 58 RUNS – 3 WICKETS. |
| Pat Cummins | 6 INNINGS – 31 RUNS – 5 WICKETS. |
| Bhuvnehswar Kumar | 48 INNINGS – 48 WICKETS. |
| Jaydev Unadcut | 10 INNINGS – 17 WICKETS. |
| V Vijayakanth | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| T. Natarajan | 11 INNINGS – 12 WICKETS. |
PLAYERS LAST 5 INNINGS VS GT (IPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | LAST 5 INNINGS VS GT |
| Travis Head | 19r. |
| Abhisek Sharma | 29r, 5+0W, 65r, 42r. |
| Nitish Reddy | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 24r, 64r. |
| Abdul Samad | 29r, 4r. |
| Sanvir Singh | 7r. |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 22+1W, 0W, 2+2W. |
| Pat Cummins | 2+1W. |
| Bhuvnehswar Kumar | 0W, 5W, 0W, 2W. |
| Jaydev Unadcut | 0W. |
| V Vijayakanth | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| T. Natarajan | 1W, 0W, 2W. |
PLAYERS OVERALL RECORDS VS GT (IPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | TOTAL RUNS/WICKETS VS GT |
| Travis Head | 1 INNING – 19 RUNS. |
| Abhisek Sharma | 4 INNINGS – 141 RUNS. |
| Nitish Reddy | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 2 INNINGS – 88 RUNS. |
| Abdul Samad | 2 INNINGS – 33 RUNS. |
| Sanvir Singh | 1 INNING – 7 RUNS. |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | 3 INNINGS – 24 RUNS – 4 WICKETS. |
| Pat Cummins | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
| Bhuvnehswar Kumar | 4 INNINGS – 7 WICKETS. |
| Jaydev Unadcut | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| V Vijayakanth | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| T. Natarajan | 3 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
GT TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
KEY POINTS
- Gujarat Titans team is only two years old franchise and they have already played 2 finals and 1 trophy also.
- In this season Gujarat Titans have not performed well, won 5 matches and lost 7 matches out of 12 matches and are eighth position in the point table.
- Last match played between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans team chased a total of 162 runs and won the match by 7 wickets.
- Sai Sudharshn has scored 527 runs in 12 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Shubman Gill scored 426 runs in 12 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Mohit Sharma has taken 13 wickets in 12 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Umesh Yadva has taken 8 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Rashid Khan has scored 102 runs & taken 10 wickets in 12 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match Gujarat Titan defended a high score of 231 runs against Chennai Super Kings and won the match by 35 runs.
- Last Match was called off due to heavy rain against Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Sai Sudharshana and Shubman Gill both openers scored centuries in the match Chennai Super Kings.
- Sai Sudharshan Scored 103 runs in 51 balls with the help of 7 sixes, Shubman Gill scored 104 runs in just 55 balls with the help of 6 against Chennai Super Kings.
- Mohit Sharma took 3 wickets & Rashid Khan took 2 wickets, Umesh Yadav & Sandeep Warrier took 1-1 wicket each against Chennai Super Kings.
- Both teams played 4 matches and Gujarat Titans team won 3 matches and lost 1 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
SQUADS
Batting – Shubman Gill ©, David Miller, Sai Sudharshan, Kane WIlliamson, Abhinav Manohar, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Matthew Wade (wk), Sharath BR (wk).
Bowling – Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Spencer Johnson, Noor Ahmed, Karthik Tyagi, R. Sai Kishore, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant yadav, Umesh Yadav, Sandeep Warrier, Sushant Mishra.
All Rounder – Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh khan, Azmatullah Omarizai.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Shubman Gill ©, Matthew Wade (wk), Sai Sudharshan, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Kartik Tyagi, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmed, Sandeep Warrier.
Substitutes-: Mohit Sharma, Sai Kishore, Sharath BR, Abhinav Manohar.
PLAYERS RECENT INNINGS
| PLAYERS NAME | RECENT 5 INNINGS |
| Shubman Gill | 104r, 2r, 16r, 6r, 35r. |
| Sai Sudharshan | 103r, 6r, 84r, 65r, 31r. |
| Matthew Wade | 4r, 1r, 3r, 20r, 0r. |
| David Miller | 16r, 30r, 26r, 55r, 4r. |
| Shahrukh Khan | 2r, 37r, 58r, 8r, 8r. |
| Rahul Tewatia | 35r, 4r, 36r, 10r, 22r. |
| Rashid Khan | 2W, 18+0W, 0W, 21+0W, 1W. |
| Umesh Yadav | 1W, 1W, 2W, 1W, 1W. |
| Noor Ahmad | 0W, 2W, 0W, 1W, 2W. |
| Sandeep Warrier | 1W, 0W, 3W, 0W, 2W. |
| Karthik Tyagi | 0W, 2W, 0W, 3W, 0W. |
| Mohit Sharma | 3W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 2W. |
PLAYERS STATS ON RAJIV GANDHI STADIUM (IPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | RECORDS ON THIS VENUE |
| Shubman Gill | 1 INNING – 3 RUNS. |
| Sai Sudharshan | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Matthew Wade | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| David Miller | 6 INNINGS – 162 RUNS. |
| Shahrukh Khan | 1 INNING – 4 RUNS. |
| Rahul Tewatia | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Rashid Khan | 21 INNINGS – 43 RUNS – 28 WICKETS. |
| Umesh Yadav | 6 INNINGS – 7 WICKETS. |
| Noor Ahmad | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Sandeep Warrier | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Karthik Tyagi | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
| Mohit Sharma | 4 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS. |
PLAYERS LAST 5 INNINGS VS SRH (IPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | LAST 5 INNINGS VS SRH |
| Shubman Gill | 36r, 101r, 22r, 7r, 57r. |
| Sai Sudharshan | 45r, 47r, 11r. |
| Matthew Wade | 19r. |
| David Miller | 44r, 7r, 17r, 12r, 7r. |
| Shahrukh Khan | 4r, 19r, 26r, 22r. |
| Rahul Tewatia | 3+0W, 40r, 6+0W, 0r, 1W. |
| Rashid Khan | 1W, 0W, 31+0W, 1W. |
| Umesh Yadav | 1W, 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Noor Ahmad | 1W, 0W. |
| Sandeep Warrier | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Karthik Tyagi | 1W, 0W, 1W. |
| Mohit Sharma | 3W, 4W, 2W, 1W, 2W. |
PLAYERS OVERALL RECORDS VS SRH (IPL)
| PLAYERS NAME | TOTAL RUNS/WICKETS VS SRH |
| Shubman Gill | 12 INNINGS – 398 RUNS. |
| Sai Sudharshan | 3 INNINGS – 103 RUNS. |
| Matthew Wade | 1 INNING – 19 RUNS. |
| David Miller | 15 INNINGS – 273 RUNS. |
| Shahrukh Khan | 4 INNINGS – 71 RUNS. |
| Rahul Tewatia | 7 INNINGS – 101 RUNS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Rashid Khan | 4 INNINGS – 31 RUNS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Umesh Yadav | 19 INNINGS – 14 WICKETS. |
| Noor Ahmad | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
| Sandeep Warrier | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Karthik Tyagi | 2 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
| Mohit Sharma | 13 INNINGS – 21 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 04
- GT WIN – 03
- SRH WIN – 01
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – H. Klaasen.
BATSMEN – T. Head, A. Sharma, S. Gill, S. Sudharshan, D. Miller.
ALL-ROUNDERS – K. Nitesh Reddy, S. Ahmed.
BOWLERS – T. Natarajan, P. Cummins, R. Khan.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – H. Klaasen.
BATSMEN – A. Sharma, T. Head, S. Gill, S. Sudharshan.
ALL-ROUNDERS – K N. Reddy, S. Ahmed.
BOWLERS – M. Sharma, P. Cummins, B. Kumar, J. Unadkat.
BACK-UPS – A. Samad, V. Vijaykanth, R. Tewatia.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – T. Head, S. Sudharshan.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – S. Gill, A. Sharma.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.