IPL 2024 Match Predictions: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals Top Wagers
In the forthcoming IPL 2024 encounter, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium will host a keenly contested match between the formidable batter-centric Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the powerhouse bowling side, Rajasthan Royals (RR). The two teams boast an equal 9-9 head-to-head record, promising an exhilarating contest. As the countdown begins, we review the best betting angles for this intriguing encounter.
Event Location: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
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Analytical Outlook
SRH, currently positioned third with a record of 5 wins and 4 losses, seeks to bounce back after a dispiriting 78-run defeat against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Despite a recent loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their home game, a return to their fortress might offer some solace. Their batting lineup has been extraordinary this season, averaging an impressive 205 runs per game - 235 when batting first. They lead the league in powerplay average (70.67) and have surpassed 260 runs thrice. Having scored more than 180 runs in all nine matches this season and with a high-scoring run-rate, SRH will be confident on their home ground.
Conversely, RR arrives with momentum, having convincingly won the last two matches against CSK and Mumbai Indians. They sit comfortably in second place, nearly securing a playoff berth owing to consistent performances. In their latest triumph, against a sturdy MI lineup, they overcame an early setback of 78/3, with Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel partnering for an unbroken 121-run stand to secure a thrilling victory. RR is renowned for its chasing prowess this season, winning six out of eight times while batting second, often by a substantial margin.
Predicting the outcome of this enthralling encounter is no easy feat, considering both teams exhibit stellar form. However, the competition's balance may slightly favor SRH, thanks to the likely assistance a flat surface will provide to their potent big hitters. Consequently, it is advised to back the underdogs, Sunrisers Hyderabad, to emerge victorious at odds of 2.00.
Key Battle: Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The confrontation between Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson and Sunrisers strike bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar promises to be a fascinating one. Samson boasts an enviable average of 49 against Hyderabad in head-to-head matches and has notched up a total of 668 runs. Moreover, his overall average this season stands at 77. Perhaps most significantly, he has scored 118 runs off 89 deliveries against Kumar, averaging nearly 40. In contrast, Kumar has picked up 12 wickets in these encounters, including a best performance of 4/14.
Notable Statistics
- The average first innings score at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium since 2023 is 187, although two of the three 2024 matches have seen scores surpassing 200.
- Hyderabad established the most powerplay runs in all but one of their nine matches this season.
- Rajasthan struck the most sixes in three of their last four contests.
- Sunrisers recorded the highest opening partnership in five of their last six matches.
- In all fixtures thus far this season, Rajasthan's top scorer has hailed from their top four of Jaiswal-Buttler-Samson-Parag.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar has return figures of 1-95 at 10.56rpo at home this season.
- Sandeep Sharma and Jaydev Unadkat have claimed the best bowling efforts (wickets followed by economy rate) for Rajasthan and Hyderabad, respectively, in each of their last two matches.
- Thangarasu Natarajan averages 38 with the ball at an economy rate of 8.5rpo against Rajasthan's top seven batsmen.
Best Bets
Best Bet: Both teams to score 180+ runs at 1.62
Value Bet: Sanju Samson (RR top batter) at 4.35
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Contribution by: BET Contributor
In the IPL 2024 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), both teams have impressive power-hitting abilities, making it likely that both teams will score 180+ runs.
With Sanju Samson averaging nearly 40 runs against Bhuvneshwar Kumar and having a history of strong performances against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he could be a valuable bet for the highest run scorer from Rajasthan Royals at odds of 4.35.
