The match 29 of IPL 2023 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday, 21 April promises to be an exciting contest. Chennai is on the third position in the points table, while Hyderabad is on the ninth position.
CSK, led by MS Dhoni, have won three and lost two matches so far, while SRH, captained by Aiden Markram, have won two and lost three matches in their campaign. In the last match, CSK, secured a comfortable victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Meanwhile, SRH were dominated by the Mumbai Indians (MI) 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 third win in the IPL 2023. Both teams have played five matches. Chennai has won 13 games, while Hyderabad has won 5 games so far in the head to head encounters.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during CSK vs SRH match:
1) Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Marco Jansen
Ruturaj Gaikwad started the tournament with a bang, but has struggled to maintain his momentum since then. In a bid to play aggressively, he has often lost his wicket early. However, he will look to build a solid innings against SRH. Gaikwad will face off against the tall left-arm pace of Marco Jansen, who troubled the decorated MI batting lineup with his disconcerting bounce. Jansen will fancy his chances with the new ball against Gaikwad, and if he manages to dismiss the opener early, it will be a big advantage for SRH.
2) Rahul Tripathi vs Mahesh Theekshana
Rahul Tripathi was SRH’s standout batter last season and was called up for national duty. However, barring one game, he has struggled to find his rhythm and has often been dismissed early. He will look to change the narrative when he faces Mahesh Theekshana, who has also struggled for success this season. It will be an intriguing battle to watch as two out-of-form players come up against each other in testing times.
3) Aiden Markram vs Ravindra Jadeja
Aiden Markram’s stay at the crease against MI was crucial for SRH, as he brings a sense of calmness to their otherwise chaotic top order. He is nimble-footed against spin, which allows him to get in good positions while facing it. Markram will face a challenging task against the skill of Ravindra Jadeja, who has been in good form with the ball. Jadeja will look to exploit the away-going angle to Markram. The winner of this battle could have a significant impact on the game’s outcome.