Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will tackle Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today. The two teams have had a mixed start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign, and both will be looking to get a win to boost their position in the league table.

SRH vs KKR Pitch Report : Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

SRH vs KKR Pitch Report

Pitch Report

The pitch on the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is usually flat, and the ball comes directly to the bat nicely. The music has usually been a batting paradise, and we will anticipate every other high-scoring healthy. The spinners would possibly come into play withinside the latter ranges of the healthy because the pitch has a tendency to sluggish down.

Weather Conditions

The weather is expected to be hot and humid in Hyderabad, with temperatures hovering around 38°C. The humidity is also expected to be on the higher side, which might make it challenging for the players to cope up. There are no chances of rain, and we can expect a full match without any interruptions.

Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted several memorable matches over the years. Here are some of the records at this stadium:

IPL Stats

Total matches: 68

Won Batting First: 30

Won bowling first: 38

Average IPL Stats

1st Innings scores: 158

2nd Innings scores: 147

Score Stats for T20 matches

Highest total recorded - 231/2 (20)  SRH vs RCB

Highest runs score chased  - 217/7 (19.5)  RR vs DC

Lowest runs score recorded - 80/10 (19.1) DC vs SRH

Highest Team Total

The highest team total at this venue is 231/2, which was scored by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019. The team was led by David Warner, who scored a blistering century to help his team post a massive total.

Best Bowling Figures

The best bowling figures at this venue are 5/20, which was achieved by Bhuvneshwar Kumar of Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kings XI Punjab in 2017. He bowled a magnificent spell to help his team win the match comfortably.

Highest Individual Score

The highest individual score at this venue is 146, which was scored by David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017. He played a sensational knock, which included 10 fours and 5 sixes, to help his team post a mammoth total.

Head-to-Head Record

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 20 times in the IPL, with SRH winning 11 matches and KKR winning 9 matches. The upcoming match is expected to be a close encounter, with both teams having a strong lineup.

SRH vs KKR IPL 2023 Match No 47 Probable XIs: 

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen(wk), Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Akeal Hosein, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

Kolkata Knight Riders: Narayan Jagadeesan(wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Shardul Thakur, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma

SRH vs KKR  Players Stats: 

SRH : Abhishek Sharma 139 runs, Aiden Markram 132 runs

KKR : Venkatesh Iyer 296 runs, Nitish Rana : 233 runs 

Players to Watch Out For

Both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders have some exceptional players in their squad who can turn the game on its head. Here are some of the players to watch out for in the upcoming match:

Sunrisers Hyderabad

  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Heinrich Klaasen
  • Aiden Markram

Kolkata Knight Riders

  • Venkatesh Iyer
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz
  • Nitish Rana

Win Probability

SRH : 51%

KKR : 49%

Conclusion

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is all set to host the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. The pitch is expected to be a batting paradise, and we can expect another high-scoring encounter. Both teams have some exceptional players in their squad, and the match is expected to be a close encounter.

FAQs

  1. What is the venue for the SRH vs KKR match?

The suit may be performed on the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

  1. What is the head-to-head record between SRH and KKR in the IPL?

KKR have won 12 of the 20 matches they have played against SRH in the IPL.

  1. What is the weather forecast for the SRH vs KKR match?

The climate is anticipated to be warm and dry, without a hazard of rain.