New Delhi: In the 41st match of the Indian Premier League, mighty Rajasthan Royals take on erratic Sunrisers Hyderabad at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
While Rajasthan Royals are sitting comfortably at the second spot in the points table, with six wins in 11 matches, David Warner-led Hyderabad are at fifth position with four wins in eight matches.
When both the teams met during the first leg of the League, RR thrashed SRH to add two points in their kitty. It means, for Hyderabad, it would be a revenge match. From play-offs prospective too, it's a crucial tie for the Hyderabad outfit.
RR have done fairly well thus far in the tournament in all the departments. In fact, their top order played a crucial role thus far to take their team to the second spot. Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith, Shane Watson have all proved their mettle with the willow.
Sadly for Hyderabad, their marquee player Dale Steyn has failed to live up to the expectations. However, skipper Warner has been in exceptional form. In today's encounter SRH have to play as a unit to beat Royals.
Here are some of the players to watch out for:
Ajinkya Rahane: The classy right-hander has been going through a purple patch in the on-going edition of the IPL. The 26-year-old is a vital cog in the team up the order. He is currently holding the purple cap with 430 runs in ten matches. Once he gets the start, he knows how to convert it into a big knock. His sensational knock of 91 (54 balls) against Delhi Daredevils in the last match has proved that the right-hander has come a long way in the shortest format of the game.
David Warner: The destructive Australian opener has been in fine form. In fact, he is the most consistent performer for his franchise. The 28-year-old has hit five fifties thus far in the League. With 382 runs in nine matches, he is also among the leading run scorers. In a crucial encounter against RR, he once again has to lead his side from the front.
