IPL 2020: Match preview of Rajasthan Royals vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad

The points table in the base half is getting confined up as the tournament progresses. Groups have not been wiped out nor have they made the playoffs in the 2020 version of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The 40th match of the IPL 2020 league stage will be played between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday, October 22 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The two sides are in comparative positions, having lost six matches. In their last gathering at a similar scene, it was the Royals who came out trumps.

Steve Smith and Co additionally dominated their last match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets. The Sunrisers, driven by David Warner, is on a three-match losing streak and need a win to return to winning courses in the T20 competition.

Pitch and playing conditions

The pitch in Dubai has begun to improve for batting as matches pass by. It has helped the bowlers. However, the hitters have had the option to play their strokes unreservedly.

Groups, batting second have additionally begun to taste a lot of progress. The playing conditions in Dubai is going to stay warm with the temperature around the 30 degrees Celsius mark. The moistness will be during the 40s with dew improbable to have an influence.

Playing Combinations for both SRH and RR

Sunrisers Hyderabad likely XI

David Warner (C), Manish Pandey, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Rashid Khan, Kane Williamson/Jason Holder/Mohammad Nabi, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan, Basil Thampi, Priyam Garg, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad.

Rajasthan Royals likely XI

Sanju Samson (WK), Steve Smith (C), Robin Uthappa, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Kartik Tyagi, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Riyan Parag.

Likely top Performers from both SRH and RR

Jonny Bairstow – Sunrisers Hyderabad

Jonny Bairstow has looked familiar at the top of the batting order. He has had the option to give SRH the beginning they need in the mandatory powerplay.

In nine games up to this point, the Englishman has 316 runs at an average and strike-rate of 35.11 and 128.97, respectively. The last time he played against the Royals, he got out inexpensively. This time, the Sunrisers' opener will need a considerable score.

Steve Smith – Rajasthan Royals

Steve Smith has discovered his form back after a line of low scores. He scored a half-century against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to capture his droop.

Despite the fact that he didn't get a ton of runs against the Super Kings, he ensured that he loaned Jos Buttler the help. Steve Smith has 246 runs at an average of 27.33 so far. The Aussie can take certainty from the three fifties he has scored.

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