IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 Forecast and Synopsis: In order to set up a championship matchup with KKR, SRH will try to overcome their crushing defeat in Qualifier 1. To get one step closer to their second crown, however, RR will want to make it two out of two after ending RCB’s six-match winning streak.
In the Indian Premier League 2024 Qualifier 2 on Friday at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals will compete for a spot in the championship game.
The Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers will attempt to challenge Sanju Samson’s Royals, who defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Eliminator to give themselves another chance at qualifying for the championship match, after falling to Kolkata Knight Riders in Qualifier 1.
Sunrisers Hyderabad
| Batting Order | Bowl 1st Order |
|---|---|
| 1. Travis Head | 1. Travis Head |
| 2. Abhishek Sharma | 2. Rahul Tripathi |
| 3. Rahul Tripathi | 3. Heinrich Klaasen (wk) |
| 4. Heinrich Klaasen (wk) | 4. Aiden Markram |
| 5. Aiden Markram | 5. Nitesh Kumar Reddy |
| 6. Nitesh Kumar Reddy | 6. Abdul Samad |
| 7. Abdul Samad | 7. Shahbaz Ahmed |
| 8. Shahbaz Ahmed | 8. Pat Cummins (c) |
| 9. Pat Cummins (c) | 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| 10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 10. Jaydev Unadkat |
| 11. T. Natarajan | 11. T. Natarajan |
Rajasthan Royals
Here’s the table with the provided batting and bowling lineups:
| Bat 1st | Bowl 1st |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Yashasvi Jaiswal |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | Tom Kohler-Cadmore |
| Sanju Samson (c) (wk) | Sanju Samson (c) (wk) |
| Riyan Parag | Riyan Parag |
| Dhruv Jurel | Dhruv Jurel |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Rovman Powell |
| Rovman Powell | R. Ashwin |
| R. Ashwin | Trent Boult |
| Trent Boult | Avesh Khan |
| Avesh Khan | Sandeep Sharma |
| Sandeep Sharma | Yuzvendra Chahal |
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SRH vs RR
TRAVISHEK vs BOULT: The “Travishek Express” has been stalled recently due to Travis Head’s consecutive ducks. Left-arm pacers have rattled his off-stump twice in a row—first Arshdeep Singh from PBKS and then Mitchell Starc from KKR. Head’s poor shot selection has been to blame. Powerplay specialist Trent Boult will be eager to exploit this weakness. SRH openers have been impressive, boasting a season strike rate of 11.48 runs per over in the first six overs. Boult, with an economy rate of 6.71 in the powerplay and nine wickets this season, will be a key threat.
IPL Qualifier 2: Chennai Pitch and weather conditions
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is known to favor bowlers, especially spinners, due to its significant grip and turn. This spin-friendly surface poses a challenge for batters, limiting scoring opportunities and likely leading to a match dominated by bowlers. Teams may prefer to bowl first if they win the toss. Recent records support this strategy, as chasing teams have won five of the seven games this season.
Cricket fans in Chennai can expect favorable weather for the upcoming match. Though cloudy, there’s no chance of rain. Temperatures may reach 32°C, testing players’ endurance, but winds at 19 km/hr should provide some relief. Humidity will be around 76%, impacting both batters and bowlers.
IPL Qualifier 2- SRH vs RR: Team News
SRH can bring in Aiden Markram or Glenn Phillips for Vijayakanth Viyaskanth to strengthen their batting, with Mayank Markande replacing Sanvir Singh as the leg-spinner. If batting first, SRH can start with Head, Klaasen, and captain Pat Cummins, adding Phillips or Markram as needed.
IPL Qualifier 2- SRH vs RR: Who Will Win?
The Qualifier 2 is expected to be a high-octane tense clash with both RR and SRH vying for a berth in the final and their second IPL title. However, Chepauk’s slow pitch might give Rajasthan a slight edge because of their superior spin attack.
