IPL 2020: Match 52: Royal Challengers Bangalore Vs SunRisers Hyderabad: SRH Predicted XI

SunRisers Hyderabad perhaps played their best game of IPL 2020 when they beat Delhi Capitals by a comprehensive 88 runs in Dubai. Their captain David Warner was at the forefront of it, having set the tone with a 34-ball 66 as a celebration of his birthday bash. SunRisers Hyderabad indeed outplayed Delhi Capitals across all facets for the second time in IPL 2020.

On Saturday, they will face the Royal Challengers Bangalore, who are only one victory away from making to the playoffs. SunRisers Hyderabad were inches close to beating the Royal Challengers earlier in the season; however, a flurry of wickets denied them a victory. Nevertheless, amid back to back losses for Virat Kohli’s men will make them wary of their opponents.

We take a look at SunRisers Hyderabad’s predicted XI ahead of their IPL 2020 game against Royal Challengers Bangalore:

David Warner (c):

David Warner was at his absolute best against the Delhi Capitals in Dubai, striking 66 off 34 balls. David Warner demolished the much-vaunted bowling attack, consisting of Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Axar Patel. Warner’s knock contained eight fours and two sixes.

Wriddhiman Saha (wk):

Wriddhiman Saha, who played his first match of IPL 2020, performed outstandingly well against Delhi Capitals. Wriddhiman Saha indeed deserved the man of the match award for his 45-ball 87, hammering 12 fours and a couple of maximums. Nevertheless, the veteran’s groin injury did not allow him to keep wickets; however, he is expected to be fit.

Manish Pandey:

Manish Pandey played the role of the finisher against Delhi Capitals and continued from where David Warner left. The right-handed batsman finished unbeaten on 44 off 31 deliveries, containing four fours and a six. It pushed the SunRisers’ score to a daunting 219 in 20 overs.

Kane Williamson:

Kane Williamson recovered from the injury he suffered and replaced Jonny Bairstow for the game against Delhi Capitals. Williamson batted at number four in Dubai and shared a stand of 49 runs with Manish Pandey while the Kiwi skipper finished at 11 off ten balls.

Vijay Shankar:

Vijay Shankar, who has been a wicket-taking and a useful seamer for the SunRisers Hyderabad, could not complete his second over due to injury. Vijay Shankar picked up the wicket of Shreyas Iyer in his 1.5 overs and departed upstairs. Captain David Warner had to complete his over. Nevertheless, Shankar could play Saturday’s game.

Abdul Samad:

Abdul Samad has played a few cameos in IPL 2020 since debuting against Delhi Capitals earlier in the season. He has also rolled his arms a few times to bowl, going for plenty against Nicholas Pooran. The 18-year old will most likely retain his place against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Jason Holder:

Jason Holder was the most expensive bowler amongst those who finished the full quota of overs against Delhi Capitals in Dubai. Jason Holder went for 46 in his four overs, taking the wicket of Ravichandran Ashwin. Holder’s one over went for 20 runs as Shimron Hetmyer and Ajinkya Rahane took him to the cleaners.

Rashid Khan:

Rashid Khan once again bowled brilliantly against the Delhi Capitals as he delivered the most economical spell of IPL 2020. Rashid Khan dismissed the likes of Ajinkya Rahane, Shimron Hetmyer, and Axar Patel in four overs, giving away only seven runs. He broke the back of Delhi Capitals’ batting.

Sandeep Sharma:

Sandeep Sharma was not only economical against Delhi Capitals in Dubai but was also amongst the wickets. Sandeep Sharma struck in the third ball of the innings, accounting for Shikhar Dhawan for a first-ball duck and came back to dismiss Rishabh Pant at the death. The seamer’s four overs gave away only 27 runs.

T Natarajan:

T Natarajan was also in the same path as Sandeep Sharma, finding himself amongst the wickets. T Natarajan cleaned up the tailenders in Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, conceding 26 runs from his full quota of overs. Hence, the left-arm seamer will certainly retain his spot.

Shahbaz Nadeem:

Shahbaz Nadeem, unfortunately, bowled just the one over against the Delhi Capitals in Dubai, giving away eight runs in an over. In those six deliveries, Shahbaz Nadeem picked up the wicket of Marcus Stoinis, who hammered it to David Warner at mid-off without any elevation.

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