Sunrisers' hunt for a berth in the final for the first time since 2018     

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Travis Head has odds of 3.35 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best batsman  
• Yashasvi Jaiswal has odds of 3.20 to be Rajasthan Royals' best batsman  
• T Natarajan has odds of 3.50 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best bowler 
• Yuzvendra Chahal has odds of 3.25 to be Rajasthan Royals' best bowler  

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is Qualifier 2 in the Indian Premier League 2024, and the Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on the Rajasthan Royals. The winner of this game will be up against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the final. The Sunrisers went down against Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1 in a one-sided contest and will look to make a strong comeback in this knockout contest. They defeated the Rajasthan Royals earlier in the season and shall take confidence in that win. The Rajasthan Royals defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator and found their form back, though the odds are still stacked against them. Both teams will battle hard in this contest, and with good hitters in both camps, we expect a run feast.  

Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview     

Pat Cummins and his team will look to put behind them the poor show against the Kolkata Knight Riders. They batted poorly and lost the game by 8 wickets. The side has banked on its batting strength this season and needs a better show from the top and middle order in this game. They have higher odds on cricket betting apps and shall look to justify that with a strong show in this contest.  

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head failed in the last game, but the pair are enjoying a brilliant season. A good start from them will be key to the team's success. Rahul Tripathi batted well in the last game and will look to build partnerships with Nitish Reddy and Shahbaz Ahmed in the middle order. Heinrich Klaasen has done the demolition act for the team lower down the order, and he will look to do the same with Abdul Samad and Cummins.  

The bowling attack has struggled since the start and needs to pull up its socks. Cummins must lead from the front with the ball and bowl tight spells with Bhuvneshwar Kumar. T Natarajan has been the most consistent bowler, and he needs to do well in the middle overs with Vijayakanth Viyaskanth. Jaydev Unadkat and Nitish Reddy must deliver in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad     

Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan, Jaydev Unadkat (Impact Player)  

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Sanju Samson's team struggled in the last few games but found its mojo back when it mattered the most. It was an excellent show from the side in the Eliminator against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they won by 4 wickets. It was the first win for the team in the last six games, and they have been inconsistent. While cricket betting sites don't count them as favorites, Samson will look to take his side to the finals with a strong performance.  

Tom Kohler-Cadmore batted well in the last game and will look to deliver a positive start with Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top. Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson, and Dhruv Jurel have an important role in the middle order, and they will look to take on the SRH bowlers. Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, and Ravichandran Ashwin strengthen the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack will look to repeat the success of the last game. Trent Boult is in good form, and he will look to do well with Sandeep Sharma and put the Sunrisers under pressure. Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal will look to use the conditions to their advantage in the middle overs. Avesh Khan must do well in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Rajasthan Royals      

Sanju Samson (c & wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shimron Hetmyer (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

Chennai has been the most challenging surface for the batsmen this season. Unlike other venues, bowlers have had a chance on this track. Setting up totals is challenging, and most results have been in favor of sides chasing the score. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the wicket by bowling first.     
 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

It will be a hot and humid day in Chennai. Batsmen must get used to the pace of the surface to do well as the slowness can trouble them. Spinners have done well on this surface as the ball turns sharply. The side batting first in this game shall aim to have 200 runs or more on the board to feel confident.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Rajasthan Royals won the last game, but the side has struggled with consistency. They have lost the last two games against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and it will be on their minds. Their record at this venue is poor, and the side must beat it. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have a strong batting lineup with more power hitters. According to our cricket betting tips, they have a wafer-thin edge in this game.  

Our prediction is for Sunrisers Hyderabad to win.  

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