In the 47th match of the Indian Premier League 2023, Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Both the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a dismal season thus far. It shows in their position in the points table, where they are tied for last with the Delhi Capitals.
Despite starting the tournament with five straight defeats, the race for a playoff spot is currently so tight that even the Delhi Capitals are in with a chance. KKR’s form has dipped following a promising start, while SRH’s has been extremely inconsistent. However, the team that wins on Thursday will be optimistic about staging a late comeback to join the rest of the teams contending for a playoff spot.
SRH vs KKR: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is superb for batting, but it also provides good bounce for bowlers. While pacers can get some swing early on, spinners will be crucial in the middle overs. The skipper who wins the toss may choose to field first. However, as India is getting some summer showers so teams will be keen to check the weather too. There is a 40% prediction for the rain on Thursday.
SRH vs KKR: head-to-head records
Both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders are coming into the game after opposite results. KKR faced a humiliating loss against GT as defending champions revenged and beat them by 7 wickets. On the other hand, SRH beat Delhi Capitals by 9 runs in the last game.
Talking about their head-to-head game, SRH and KKR have played each other 24 times, with SRH winning 9 times and KKR winning 15 times. With their win in the previous leg this season, SRH narrowed the gap slightly. In the last game, SRH beat KKR by 23 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Total Matches: 24
KKR won: 15
SRH wob: 9
SRH vs KKR: Players to watch out for
#Venkatesh Iyer: Star all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has been phenomenal for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing tournament. He has scored the most runs for the team and will be keen to continue his dominance. He has scored 296 runs in nine innings at an average of 32.89.
#Harry Brook: Star English batter Harry Brook has been one of the most underperforming players in the ongoing tournament. He has scored just 163 runs in eight innings including a century against KKR. He will look to continue his dominance against the two-time champions when they meet again in Hyderabad.
#Henrich Klaasen: The South African batter has been in sublime form as he has been one of the best batters for them. The swashbuckling keeper-batter has performed admirably for SRH. He has scored 153 runs in five games at an average of 51.00 and a strike rate of 182.14.
