In the match 41 of the TATA IPL 2024 the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The match is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 25 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Sunrisers Hyderabad is led by Pat Cummins, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru is captained by Faf du Plessis.
Sunrisers and Challengers are heading into this game after winning and losing their respective last games. In the head to head encounters, Hyderabad has dominated by winning 13 games out of 24 matches. In this article, we will take a look at the 3 key player battles to watch out for in the match 41 of the TATA IPL 2024 between SRH and RCB.
Also Read: SRH vs RCB, IPL 2024 Match 41: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & IPL Stats
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Here are the three key player battles to watch out for during the SRH vs RCB match:
1) Pat Cummins vs Virat Kohli
Pat Cummins vs Virat Kohli is one of the exciting battle in SRH vs RCB match. Cummins, who has been exceptional with both bowling and his captaincy. Kohli, on the other hand Kohli is one of the best batters in the world and knows well how to tear into fast bowlers. Therefore, this battle between the two will set the tone for the upcoming match between SRH and RCB.
2) Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj
Travis Head is in exceptional form and is capitalizing every opportunity brilliantly. The last time he played against RCB, he smashed a 39-ball hundred. On the other hand, Mohammed Siraj is one bowler who has a good record against the power hitter. Siraj has dismissed Head twice in the IPL. Therefore, it will be interesting to see that who gets upper hand in this battle.
3) Dinesh Karthik vs T Natarajan
Dinesh Karthik has been in outstanding form this season and has smashed two fifties in the last three innings. On the other hand, T Natarajan is known for his searing yorkers and variations of pace. Natarajan has stopped opposition batters from scoring freely in the death overs. Karthik, however, makes good use of the crease and has scored lots of runs during the same.
