Hyderabad, April 4: In the upcoming IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Friday, both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, have shown glimpses of their potential with some impressive performances, despite having only one win out of three matches so far in the tournament.

Their batting has been led by Heinrich Klaasen, who has been in sensational form, along with contributions from Abhishek Sharma. However, their bowling department, especially Bhuvneshwar Kumar, has struggled to deliver consistently.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings, under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad, have started the season strongly with two wins out of three matches.

CSK’s batting has been bolstered by the likes of Rachin Ravindra and Shivam Dube, while MS Dhoni has showcased his vintage form with the bat.

With Mustafizur Rahman’s absence confirmed due to his departure to process visa formalities for the T20 World Cup 2024, Chennai Super Kings will indeed face a significant challenge. Rahman’s outstanding performances in the IPL 2024 season, where he holds the Purple Cap, have undoubtedly been crucial to CSK’s success.

His ability to take crucial wickets and apply pressure on opposition batsmen has been invaluable for CSK’s bowling lineup. Therefore, his absence will create a notable void in the team’s bowling department.

CSK’s management will now have to swiftly regroup and devise alternative strategies to compensate for Rahman’s absence, particularly in light of their recent defeat against Delhi Capitals. It will be essential for them to reassess their bowling lineup and ensure that the team maintains its balance without their key pacer.

In Rahman’s absence, other bowlers in the CSK squad will need to step up and fill the gap to maintain the team’s competitiveness in the upcoming matches. The management will likely be exploring various options to address this challenge and ensure that the team remains competitive in Rahman’s absence.

The track here is known for batting, and with recent high-scoring encounters, both teams will be mindful of the need to put up a big total or chase effectively.

Hyderabad might consider changes in their batting lineup, possibly bringing back Rahul Tripathi, while the fitness of T Natarajan remains a concern for their bowling unit.

With both teams eyeing a crucial win, the match promises to be an exciting encounter with batsmen aiming to dominate on what could be another high-scoring pitch.

UNI