Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Pitch Report: SRH vs KKR- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 47th match of IPL 2023. The match is scheduled to be held at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, on Thursday, May 4, from 7.30 PM onwards. The current season of IPL has crossed its halfway mark and Sunrisers Hyderabad has won only 3 games out of 8 fixtures. Meanwhile, KKR has also struggled, losing six out of the nine matches played so far this season. In the upcoming SRH vs KKR encounter, both teams will look forward to secure a win and earn two valuable points. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Aiden Markram, has had a forgettable season so far, having lost five out of eight matches played. Several matches were lost due to SRH’s weak batting performance, as none of their batters have found their form yet. Although bowling is their strength, SRH’s bowlers have been unable to win matches. They have been unsuccessful in stopping batsmen from scoring runs in the death overs and defending targets.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders had a tough experience in their IPL 2023 campaign, winning only three out of nine matches. However, their batters have performed well, with players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer in sublime form. Meanwhile, their bowling unit has had an ordinary season so far. In the upcoming encounter against SRH, the Kolkata-based franchise will put up a strong challenge.
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium Pitch Report
The Sunrisers Hyderabad have made the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium their main home ground. This stadium is well-known for its flat wickets. But as the match progresses, it has been noted to favor slower bowlers. Spinners have had the most success here. Like most cricket grounds, the team that chases a target has an advantage at this venue.
Currently, it is summer in India, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 34°C to 41°C during the day in MAY. However, the nights are expected to be slightly cooler, with temperatures dropping to as low as 23°C to 28°C.
There have been a total of 68 IPL matches played at this venue. Chasing team won 36 times, and the team batting first won 31 times. One match ended with no result.
The average score for the team batting first at this venue is 158 runs. The highest total ever recorded here is 231 runs, set by the home team, Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals scored the lowest total ever recorded here, with only 80 runs.
In Hyderabad, winning the toss and choosing to field first is expected from both teams. With the quality of batting on both sides, a high-scoring match is anticipated.
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