In a thrilling showdown at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, the Sunrisers Hyderabad will clash with the Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL 2024 match on Wednesday. Both teams are neck and neck in the race for a playoffs spot, with SRH currently sitting at no.4 on the table with 12 points, followed closely by LSG at no.5.
In their last match, SRH suffered a defeat at the hands of the Mumbai Indians, despite a valiant effort to post 173 runs on the board. However, a spectacular century from Suryakumar Yadav led the five-time champions to victory. On the other hand, LSG faced a crushing loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders, with Sunil Narine’s explosive innings propelling KKR to a formidable total of 235 runs.
The likely XIs for both teams have been revealed, with Travis Head and KL Rahul leading their respective sides. The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known to favor bowlers, particularly spinners, and has seen teams batting first emerge victorious in IPL 2024.
In head-to-head encounters, LSG has emerged victorious in all three previous meetings against SRH, making this match a must-win for the former champions. Fans can expect an intense battle between these two evenly matched teams, with key players like Pat Cummins, Marcus Stoinis, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar set to make an impact.
As the race for the playoffs heats up, all eyes will be on the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as SRH and LSG lock horns in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.