Preview: In Match 66 of IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday, May 16| Reddy Anna. SRH, currently positioned fourth with playoff aspirations, faces GT, who are out of the race but aiming to play for pride.
Buoyed by their recent record-breaking 10-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), SRH enters the match with high spirits. Conversely, GT's last match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was washed out without a ball being bowled, a unique occurrence in this season's IPL.
Pitch Report: Teams batting first have had success at this venue, winning three out of five games. The toss-winning captain may opt to set a challenging total, especially considering the rain forecast for match day. Rain could influence the decision to chase, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 36°C.
Probable Playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Matthew Wade (wk), Shahrukh Khan, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi
Prediction: Considering SRH's recent form and their position in the points table, they are likely to emerge victorious in this match against GT. With players like Travis Head in formidable batting form and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's consistent bowling performances, SRH holds the upper hand. However, cricket is unpredictable, and GT might spring surprises with their talented roster.
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