SRH vs CSK IPL 2024 18th Match- Pitch Report, Weather Report, Match Preview,Probable Playing 11

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be eyeing a winning comeback when they face each other in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League 2024 on Friday, April 5. This will be a home match for SRH, due to which they will be looking for a win by dominating CSK at home. The hosts for match number 18 currently hold the record of scoring the highest score in the history of IPL in the IPL 2024 season. Gujarat Titans (GT) had badly defeated the strong looking side SRH in their last match. Because GT won the match by seven wickets.

Pitch Report

The pitch of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is no less than a batting paradise. This is the same venue where Sunrisers Hyderabad scored the highest total in the history of the tournament (277), and Mumbai Indians almost chased it down by scoring 246 runs. Chennai Super Kings have won 4 of their 8 matches at this venue while Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 32 of their 52 matches here.

Weather Report

The weather during the SRH vs CSK IPL 2024 clash in Hyderabad is a bit worrying as it will remain cloudy as the match progresses. But there is good news for the fans. Because there is no sign of rain. The temperature will be between 32-37 degrees Celsius. Fans can enjoy the entire match without any interruption.

Match Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a heavy defeat by seven wickets in their last match against Gujarat Titans while defending 163 runs. Pat Cummins-led Hyderabad have won one of their opening three matches in IPL 2024 and are currently placed sixth on the points table.Young Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma is in tremendous form in IPL 2024 with 124 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 200. Abhishek scored 29 runs in the last game against Gujarat Titans. Scored the fastest half-century of IPL 2024 against Mumbai. Fans will once again keep their eyes on Abhishek against Chennai.

Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings also suffered a crushing 20-run defeat against Delhi Capitals in their first game. However, Chennai is placed third on the points table in IPL 2024 with two wins from three matches. CSK has registered four wins in its last five matches against SRH.Ruturaj Gaikwad has not yet scored a half-century in IPL 2024. Only 62 runs have been scored in three innings. He scored just one run in the last match against Delhi, but he has been the best batsman for his team for the last few years. Gaikwad also has an impressive record against SRH, having scored 99 off 57 in the 2022 edition and 35 in 2023.

Probable playing 11 of both teams

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 

Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Thangarasu Natarajan, Mayank Markande

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (WK), Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande