The match 52 of IPL 2023 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday, 7 May promises to be an exciting contest. Rajasthan is on the fourth position in the points table, while Hyderabad is on the tenth position.
RR, led by Sanju Samson, have won five and lost five matches so far, while SRH, captained by Aiden Markram, have won three and lost six matches in their campaign. In their last match, RR suffered huge loss against Gujarat Titans (GT). Meanwhile, SRH also suffered huge loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last match.
Two highly skilled teams are set to collide in what promises to be an exciting match. With both the teams eager to secure their fourth and sixth win in the IPL 2023. Both teams have played nine matches in this season. Rajasthan has won 9 games, while Hyderabad has won 8 games so far in the head to head encounters.
Also Read: Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Head To Head Record in IPL
Here are three player battles to watch out for during RR vs SRH match:
1) Jos Buttler vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
In the upcoming IPL match, Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler will face the challenge of Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s formidable bowling skills in the initial overs. Although Bhuvneshwar has never dismissed Buttler in their six IPL encounters, Buttler’s strike rate during these clashes has been just 104.65. Interestingly, Bhuvneshwar holds the record for the most powerplay wickets (59) taken by any bowler in IPL. Meanwhile, Buttler’s strike rate in the powerplay phase reads 143.06.
2) Mayank Agarwal vs Trent Boult
Trent Boult has been a sensation with the new ball, claiming seven powerplay wickets this season. However, Mayank Agarwal, who has been struggling with form lately, has tackled him well in the past. Agarwal has scored 50 runs against the left-arm pacer off just 30 balls without being dismissed. However, Agarwal has been dismissed four times in the powerplay this season.
3) Heinrich Klaasen vs Yuzvendra Chahal
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen has been a bright spot this season with his explosive batting in the lower order. With a phenomenal strike rate of 181.73, Klaasen has scored 189 runs so far. His battle with Rajasthan Royals’ Yuzvendra Chahal will be exciting, as Klaasen has a strike rate of 224.32 against the leg-spinner in T20 cricket. However, Chahal has dismissed Klaasen twice in their five meetings.