The match 65 of IPL 2023 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday, 18th May promises to be an exciting contest. Hyderabad is on the tenth position in the points table, while Bangalore is on the fifth position.
SRH, led by Aiden Markram, have won four and lost eight matches so far, while RCB, captained by Faf du Plessis have won six and six matches in their campaign. In their last match, SRH suffered a huge loss against the Gujarat Titans (GT). Meanwhile, RCB secured a comfortable win against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 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 fifth and seventh win in the IPL 2023. Both teams have played twelve matches in this season. Hyderabad has won 12 games, while Bangalore has won 9 games so far in the head to head encounters.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during SRH vs RCB match:
1) Faf du Plessis vs Marco Jansen
Faf du Plessis has been in sensational form throughout IPL 2023, emerging as the tournament’s leading run-scorer. His consistent performances have played a vital role in his team’s success. However, he will face a tough challenge in the form of SRH’s left-arm pacer, Marco Jansen. In their previous encounter, Jansen managed to dismiss du Plessis after just two deliveries, denying him any runs. This sets the stage for an intriguing battle between du Plessis’ determination to continue his impressive run and Jansen’s quest to repeat his past success.
2) Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Virat Kohli
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a key player for SRH, poses a significant threat to RCB’s batting lineup. Coming off a brilliant five-wicket haul in the previous game, Bhuvneshwar will be brimming with confidence. His record against RCB’s opener, Virat Kohli, is noteworthy, having dismissed him three times in their 13 IPL encounters. Kohli, however, has managed to score 75 runs off 62 balls against Bhuvneshwar, showcasing his ability to tackle the swing and guile of the experienced pacer. The clash between Bhuvneshwar’s skills and Kohli’s determination to dominate the bowling promises an exciting showdown.
3) Mohammed Siraj vs Abhishek Sharma
Mohammed Siraj has established himself as a potent force during the powerplay, consistently picking up wickets. With an impressive tally of 30 scalps in this phase, Siraj’s ability to strike early poses a challenge for any batsman. In the upcoming match, he will face off against Abhishek Sharma, who has shown promise in their previous encounters. Sharma has scored 36 runs from 24 balls against Siraj without being dismissed, boasting a strike rate of 150.00. Their battle will be an intriguing contest between Siraj’s intent to continue his powerplay dominance and Sharma’s determination to maintain his record against the pacer.