Who will dominate this all-important clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad? We provide betting tips for Sikar Dhawan and AB De Villiers in our match preview.
Who will dominate this all-important clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad? We provide betting tips for Sikar Dhawan and AB De Villiers in our match preview.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to continue their winning streak when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League in Bangalore on Thursday.
The match is of pivotal importance for the home side, as they have to win their both remaining matches to have any chance of making to the playoffs. On the other hand, Hyderabad are sitting pretty at the top of the table and will be looking to win to strengthen their position.
In their last game, Bangalore registered a thumping win against Kings XI Punjab, courtesy sublime bowling performance overall.
In the coming match, the team management will be depending on the star duo of Kohli and AB de Villiers to lead from the front and put something substantial on the board.
Kohli is franchises’ leading run-getter with 514 runs in 12 matches at an average of 57.11, which includes four half-centuries as well. De Villiers till now is Bangalore’s second highest run-getter with 358 runs in 10 matches at an average of 51.14 and strike-rate of 178.10.
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In the bowling department, the onus is on pacer Umesh Yadav, who has so far claimed 17 wickets for his team in 12 matches, to provide breakthroughs from the top, whereas leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will have the responsibility to keep things tight in the middle part of the innings.
On the other hand, Hyderabad suffered a surprising defeat against their nearest rival – Chennai Super Kings, thanks to a stunning century from Ambati Rayudu.
In the batting department, the onus will be once again on captain Kane Williamson to provide stability at the top of the innings. He is Hyderabad’s leading run-scorer with 544 runs at an average of 60.44, which included seven half-centuries as well.
In the bowling department, the spin duo of Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan are proving to be the key for the team, as they have collected 25 wickets combined.
Top RCB batsman: +350 at Betway Sports
Man of the match: +700 at Betway Sports
AB De Villiers has scored crucial runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore so far in this year’s competition. The premier batsman will be keen to produce his best in this must-win game against Sunrisers. RCB will be hoping that De Villiers can come with something special in this game.
Top Sunrisers batsman: +200 at Betway Sports
Man of the match: +700 at Betway Sports
Dhawan has been excellent for Sunrisers at the top of the innings. The left-hander has found form at the right time as Sunrisers will be keen to finish at the top spot in the league. Dhawan will be keen to get a big score in this game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be firm favorites to win this one – they are our tip at -153.85 with Betway Sports.