Check our Dream 11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for IPL 2024, Match 18 on April 5th
Sunrisers Hyderabad will go head to head against Chennai Super Kings in the 18th match of the IPL 2024 on Friday. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting failed for the first time in the tournament as a result of which they lost an away battle against Gujarat Titans on Saturday, their second defeat in 3 matches so far. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings’ short 2-match winning streak ended with a 20-run loss over Delhi Capitals.
“Happy to be home!” ☺️🧡Our Head Coach gives us a glimpse of the mood in training ahead of #SRHvCSK 🗣️🔋 pic.twitter.com/WRuuRLoFYA
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 5, 2024
Match Details:
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 18
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Date & Time: April 5th at 7:30 PM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioCinema
What is the Pitch Report for SRH vs CSK, IPL 2024, Match 18?
A different surface is likely to be used from that which hosted the mega high-scoring contest between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians where more than 500 runs were scored the highest ever in the history of IPL. We still can expect a complete batting-friendly track for this match.
Recent form:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Lost, Won, Lost, Lost, Lost
Chennai Super Kings: Lost, Won, Won, Won, Won
SRH vs CSK, IPL 2024, Match 18 Probable Winners:
Sunrisers Hyderabad are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for SRH vs CSK, IPL 2024, Match 18?
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Travis Head, Mayank Agarwal / Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube / Tushar Deshpande, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman / Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Good vibes only 🧡💛 pic.twitter.com/WR37ctl9UB
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 5, 2024
Injury Updates:
T Natarajan’s availability is subject to fitness.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for SRH vs CSK, IPL 2024, Match 18?
Top Pick – Batter
Travis Head loves scoring runs against big sides. He made 62 off just 24 balls against Mumbai Indians in the last outing here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Ravindra Jadeja is a gem of an all-rounder and scores points in all areas be it with bat, ball, and fielding. In 3 matches in the competition, he scored 53 runs and picked up a wicket.
Top Pick – Bowler
Matheesha Pathirana is nailing the yorkers well at the back end of the innings, he registered his best figures in this IPL with a 3-fer against Delhi Capitals at an economy of 7.75.
Get ready #OrangeArmy, we are counting on your support 👊🧡 pic.twitter.com/PETX5HG70N
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 5, 2024
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Heinrich Klaasen is a special player and his ability to hit sixes effortlessly sets him apart. He has made 167 runs in 3 matches in this IPL at a strike rate of 219.73.
X-Factor:
Ajinkya Rahane has worked on his T20 batting skills and his strike rate is getting better every time. In 3-matches in this IPL, he scored 84 runs with the best score of 45.
Chennai ➡️ Hyderabad Superfast Express! 🥳🚅#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/D4hZLxqHJ8
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 5, 2024
What are the Fantasy Suggested teams for SRH vs CSK, IPL 2024, Match 18?
1. Heinrich Klaasen, Ajinkya Rahane, Travis Head (vc), Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja (c), Aiden Markram, Daryl Mitchell, Pat Cummins, Matheesha Pathirana
2. Heinrich Klaasen (c), Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head, Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad (vc), Sameer Rizvi, Aiden Markram, Daryl Mitchell, Pat Cummins, Matheesha Pathirana
Keeping a calm outlook, here’s Ajinkya on our strengths and goals as we set out to meet the Sunrisers today! #WhistlePodu #SRHvCSK @TVSEurogrip pic.twitter.com/4HjovoUajg
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 5, 2024
Pre-Match Analysis:
Sunrisers Hyderabad are eager to regain the glory back on their home turf following a 7-wicket defeat on their trip to Ahmedabad against Gujarat Titans. They recorded their lowest score in the competition, making only 162 which didn’t prove enough to complete two back-to-back wins. Their top 7 got brisk starts but none of them couldn’t cross the 30-run mark where identical scores of 29 from Abhishek Sharma and Abdul Samad were the highest.
Their bowling unit led by skipper Pat Cummins still needs a lot of work to do to win matches especially while defending. If fit T Natarajan adds more value. When it comes to their heavy batting line-up, Mayank Agarwal’s spot is in danger as the opener made the scores of 16, 11, and 32 in his last 3 innings. Still, they have got enough reasons to be on the positive side as they are back in their home venue where they scripted a 31-run win over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring fest last week. Sunrisers currently sit 7th in the standings with 2 points.
On the contrary, Chennai Super Kings suffered a setback for the first time in the tournament with a loss over underperforming Delhi Capitals by 20 runs. It’s the only time, their middle order got exposed which allowed legendary MS Dhoni to take center stage and his cameo of 37* runs in just 16 balls came too late. Rachin Ravindra who provided explosive starts against RCB and Gujarat Titans played an unusual knock of 2 runs from 12 balls.
They have to change their bowling line-up if their overseas star Mustafizur Rahman doesn’t arrive on time in Hyderabad as he has returned to Bangladesh to process his USA Visa for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Super Kings are placed 3rd in the standings with 4 points.
