IPL 2024: Match 41, SRH vs RCB Live: SRH vs RCB Live Updates, Commentary, News, and More

RCB vs SRH. (Source -IPL/BCCI)

The Indian Premier League 2024 is now in its most crucial stage as teams gear up to qualify for the playoffs. In the 41st game of the season, the Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at their home ground. The Sunrisers will be aiming to climb up the points table after their victory against the Delhi Capitals in the previous match.

On the other hand, RCB have been struggling with poor form and succumbed to Kolkata Knight Riders in the last game. The last time these teams met, SRH had set a record for the highest team total by scoring 287 runs.

RCB have won only one out of eight matches and their bowling attack has been a worrisome factor. The management looks clueless about the team’s performance. Meanwhile, the Sunrisers have had some big wins this season, and their batting lineup has been outstanding. It will be intriguing to see if RCB can rise to the challenge and keep their hopes alive for the next round with a win.

Pat Cummins’ team is enjoying a dream run in IPL 2024. They won their last game against the Delhi Capitals by a margin of 67 runs, which has improved their NRR and chances of qualifying early for the playoffs. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma are in great form and are expected to provide a strong start to the team. However, the team’s bowling attack will face a tough challenge from RCB’s strong batting lineup. To succeed, early wickets from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mayank Markande will be crucial.

Faf du Plessis’ team is on the verge of elimination from the tournament. They suffered a one-run loss against KKR. The bowling attack has been struggling throughout the season, and now the team is hoping for a big win to stay technically in the hunt for a place in the playoffs.

On the other hand, RCB will need to focus on improving their bowling performance, which has been the weak link in the team. The team will rely on Mohammad Siraj and Yash Dayal to deliver a good spell with the new ball, while Lockie Ferguson and Karn Sharma must keep the scoring under control during the middle overs.

Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat

Impact substitute – T Natarajan

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

Faf Du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal

Impact substitute – Suyash Prabhudessai