SRH vs LSG IPL 2024 Match Up: Top 5 Player Battles to Watch Out For (Match 57)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 57th match of IPL 2024 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured an inconsistent campaign recently, losing 3 of their last 4 games, and find themselves placed 4th with 12 points. Their batting has been their strength, with the top order firing regularly, but their middle order has lacked penetration at times.

Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants have found form after a shaky start, winning 3 of their last 5 matches to occupy the 5th spot with 12 points from 11 games. KL Rahul has led their batting, while the impressive Naveen ul Haq and the experienced Krunal Pandya have spearheaded the bowling.

With both teams vying for a playoff spot, this match could prove pivotal in shaping their respective fortunes. Sunrisers Hyderabad will rely on their batting firepower, while Lucknow Super Giants will back their bowling unit to deliver the goods. Let’s explore five interesting match ups to watch in SRH vs LSG.

1. KL Rahul vs T Natarajan

KL Rahul has been a consistent batter and a valuable asset for LSG. However, Natarajan has kept him in check, conceding just 14 runs off 22 deliveries and dismissing him once. The wicket-keeper batter has a mere strike rate of 63.63 against Natarajan.

2. Aiden Markram vs Krunal Pandya

Aiden Markram has struggled against Krunal Pandya in their IPL battles. The right-handed batter has a poor average of 1.33, scoring just 4 runs off 8 deliveries at a strike rate of 50.00 and getting out three times.

3. Quinton de Kock vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Quinton de Kock is yet to be dismissed by Bhuvneshwar in their IPL battles. However, the Indian pacer has not conceded many runs, giving away runs at a strike rate of just 103.70. With both expected to face each other early in the innings, it will be intresting to see who comes up with the better plan.

4. Deepak Hooda vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar has kept Deepak Hooda in check in their IPL encounters. The right-handed batter has managed to score just 8 runs off 9 deliveries against Bhuvneshwar and has been dismissed once in the process.

5. Nicholas Pooran vs T Natarajan

Pooran has dominated Natarajan in their IPL battles so far. He is yet to be dismissed after facing 24 deliveries from Natarajan and has scored 42 runs at an impressive strike rate of 175.00. Both players have played crucial roles in the death overs for their respective sides, so it will be interesting to see who will come out on top in today’s outing.

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