KKR and SRH are set to play each other in the 60th game of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). The game will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday, May 10. Given their current positions in the tournament standings, it will be a crucial and must-win game for both teams.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are almost knocked out of the tournament, with only three wins and seven defeats in their 11 games, alongside a no-result game. They are currently placed in the eighth spot on the tally, with only seven points, and they will aim to win this game to register their fourth success in the tournament.
With that said, here we’ll look at the predicted playing XI of the Sunrisers Hyderabad for their upcoming clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Openers
The Sunrisers Hyderabad might opt to go with the opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan once again in the upcoming game against KKR. Abhishek has been one of the ‘top performing batters for his side’ in the tournament so far.
On the other hand, Ishan Kishan will also aim to get back his batting form, which he has struggled with since he smashed a century in the campaign opener for Sunrisers Hyderabad. So, it could be a good opening duo for SRH in this game.
Middle-Order
The middle order of the Sunrisers Hyderabad will start with the number three batter, Sachin Baby. He is capable of both big-hitting and anchoring the innings to help his side post a big total on the board in the first innings or chase down a target in the second innings.
He will be followed by the star batter Heinrich Klaasen at number four; Klaasen is known for his power-hitting abilities to accelerate the scoring rate in his side’s favour. Later in the middle order, Aniket Verma will also be there to bat at number five and add some crucial runs in the middle overs or the death overs.
All-Rounder
Speaking of the all-rounder option for SRH in this game against KKR, they might bank on the batting all-rounder Abhinav Manohar. In his last batting appearance, Manohar scored 43 runs against MI on April 23. He could also bowl an over or two with the ball to provide a crucial breakthrough to his side.
So, the 30-year-old can be picked as a specialist all-rounder in the SRH playing XI for their upcoming IPL 2025 game against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders.
Bowlers
The bowling attack of the hosts, SRH, might include the four out-and-out pacers, including the likes of Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, and Eshan Malinga. Skipper Cummins bowled a sensational spell in the previous rain-affected game against DC. He scalped 3 wickets at just 19 runs in his 4 overs, with an outstanding economy rate of 4.75.
Besides Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, and Eshan Malinga also bowled economical spells, scalping a wicket each to restrict Delhi Capitals to a total of just 133 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
This pace quartet is expected to be accompanied by the specialist spinner Zeeshan Ansar, who could be a crucial asset with the ball, especially in the middle overs.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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