The qualifier 2 match of the TATA IPL 2024 will witness clash between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). The match is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 24 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. SRH faced defeat against KKR in Qualifier 1 and RR beat RCB in the Eliminator.
Sanju Samson is the skipper of RR, while Pat Cummins is captaining SRH. Hyderabad has dominated Rajasthan in the head to head encounters with 10 wins out of 19 matches. In this article, we will take a look at the 3 key player battles to watch out for in the qualifier 2 match of the TATA IPL 2024 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals.
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Here are the three key player battles to watch out for during the SRH vs RR match:
1) Abhishek Sharma vs Avesh Khan
Abhishek Sharma is unstoppable once he gets set. His aggressive style of batting has earned him a lot of success this season. He will look to carry on in similar form in Qualifier 2 match as well. However, he will be challenged by Avesh Khan. Therefore, it will be an interesting to see who will come up on top in this battle.
2) Travis Head vs Trent Boult
Travis Head can destroy any bowling attack if he gets going. One thing is certain: he won’t hold back and will attack all guns blazing, even though he is coming off two consecutive ducks. Both times it was a left-arm pacer who dismissed him. On the other hand, Trent Boult possesses new ball skillset, to take down Head. Overall, it’s an interesting battle to watch out for.
3) Riyan Parag vs Pat Cummins
Riyan Parag has been the best batter for Rajasthan Royals this season. His performance will be crucial for his team and will be looking to carry on his superb touch. But, he will be challenged by the captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad Pat Cummins, who has dismissed Riyan twice in 13 balls. So, it will be an interesting battle to watch out for.