SRH and KKR both are the inform-teams of this season’s IPL. Both the teams will play head on after convincing wins in their respective previous matches. KKR figuratively destroyed DD whereas SRH thrashed KXIP.
Both the teams have a strong performing batting line-up, and an equally balanced bowling attack. The combination of these two has made this contest a clash. KKR sits at top of the table with seven wins from nine matches, while SRH have 5 wins and 3 defeats.
Interestingly, SRH have a 100% record of winning at home this season. They’ve won all their four matches at the RGICS this season. KKR and SRH have the two-highest average opening partnerships this season. KKR’s average opening partnership is at 55.13 whereas SRH’s average opening stands at 47.13.
Weather wise Hyderabad is expected to get rainfall during the course of the match. Light rain may abrupt the start of the game. The trough from South Chhattisgarh to Comorin area is the reason for this rainfall. This trough is passing over the city and true to its pre-Monsoon nature it gives showers in the evening hours.
The day was hot and humid which is ideal for the convective clouds to form.
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