Probable XI –
Sunrisers Hyderabad –
David Warner (C), Wridhhiman Saha (WK), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Priyam Garg, Jason Holder, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Shahbaz Nadeem, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan
Royal Challengers Bangalore –
Devdutt Padikkal, Joshua Philippe, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers (WK), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Isuru Udana, Shahbaz Ahmed/Navdeep Saini, Chris Morris/Adam Zampa/Dale Steyn, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Joshua Phillipe
2. Wriddhiman Saha
3. Devdutt Padikkal
4. Virat Kohli(VC)
5. David Warner(C)
6. Manish Pandey
7. Jason Holder
8. Washington Sundar
9. Yuzvendra Chahal
10. Rashid Khan
11. Isuru Udana
– David Warner have been impressive against the opponent & at this venue too with an average of 53.
– Virat Kohli has also been consistent against SRH with batting average of 40 in 15 matches.
– Devdutt Padikkal has scored more than 200 runs this season on this venue at an average of 53.
– Joshua Phillipe & Saha both are best credit saver picks to have in SL.
– Both Rashid khan & Yuzvendra are must picks as they have taken wickets on every 14-15 balls at this venue.
– Dropped Ab De Villiers due to the credit issues & also considering his unpromising numbers at this venue.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Josh Philippe
2. Ab De Villiers(VC)
3. Wriddhiman Saha
4. Devdutt Padikkal
5. Kane Williamson
6. David Warner(C)
7. Jason Holder
8. Mohammad Siraj
9. Yuzvendra Chahal
10. Rashid Khan
11. Sandeep Sharma
– Its either Virat or Ab De Villiers in SL combination due to the credit issues.
– Took Williamson in place of Manish as he has scored runs at an average of 54 & 35 in H2H and at this venue respectively.
– Jason Holder is a must pick as he’s taking at least two wickets in every game by bowling in death overs.
– Sandeep Sharma & Mohammad Siraj are getting good assistance from the pitch & taking wickets too.
Grand League Combination –
1. Josh Philippe
2. Devdutt Padikkal
3. Virat Kohli
4. Kane Williamson
5. David Warner
6. Jason Holder(C)
7. Chris Morris(VC)
8. Yuzvendra Chahal
9. Isuru Udana
10. Rashid Khan
11. Shahbaz Nadeem
– Jason Holder & Morris might be crucial in this big game for the respective teams with the both bat and ball.
– Expecting Manish Pandey to fail early & in that condition, Kane Williamson can play a good knock.