IPL 2019, Match 45 – RR vs SRH: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be buoyed after defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens. They have somehow managed to keep themselves alive in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season and will host the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Jaipur on Saturday. SRH still have their fate in their own hands with four matches to go and will need three wins to confirm their playoffs qualification.

The Orange Army, however, has lost Jonny Bairstow‘s services and there is a hole to fill at the top of the order. Kane Williamson is expected to return to the side while Wriddhiman Saha will most likely take up the wicket-keeping responsibilities. Even RR have lost Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes. Ashton Turner and Ish Sodhi look the likeliest candidates to replace them.

Match Details:

The 45th game of the IPL between RR and SRH will be hosted by the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur.

The match starts at 08:00 PM local time (14:30 GMT).

The game will be live on Star Sports in India. (Live streaming on Hotstar).

Weather Conditions

It is very hot in Jaipur at the moment and the temperature is hovering in the 40s. Just the fact that the match will be played in the evening will make players feel better. Things cool down a bit by the time the action begins and it will come down to 35-36 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain whatsoever.

Last five completed T20 matches: (Most recent- first)

Rajasthan Royals – W, L, W, L, W

Sunrisers Hyderabad – L, W, W, L, W

Pitch Report

The previous game at the venue was a high-scoring one as Delhi Capitals chased down 191 runs comfortably. The pitch for this game is also likely to be the same and chasing will be preferred by the teams.

Average first-innings score: 165 – in last 5 Night IPL matches

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4; Lost – 1

Probable Playing XI:

Rajasthan Royals

Sanju Samson (wk), Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith (C), Riyan Parag, Ashton Turner, Stuart Binny, Ish Sodhi, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Aaron, Oshane Thomas.

Bench: Manan Vohra, Aryaman Birla, Rahul Tripathi, Shashank Singh, Liam Livingstone, Mahipal Lomror, Shubham Ranjane, Sudhesan Midhun, Prashant Chopra, Krishnappa Gowtham, Dhawal Kulkarni.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

David Warner, Kane Williamson (C), Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Shakib Al Hasan/Mohammad Nabi, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Yusuf Pathan, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed.

Bench: Ricky Bhui, Shreevats Goswami, Martin Guptill, Shakib Al Hasan/Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma, Siddarth Kaul, Basil Thampi, Billy Stanlake, T Natarajan, Shahbaz Nadeem.

Team News

Jonny Bairstow has left SRH team to join England ahead of the Pakistan series.

Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes have also left RR for the same reason.

Power Picks:

Steve Smith vs SRH in IPL: 7 – inns, 227 – runs, 37.83 – average, 1 – fifty

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Sanju Samson, David Warner, Manish Pandey, Ajinkya Rahane

Vice-Captain Options: Steve Smith. Vijay Shankar, Riyan Parag.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Keeper – Sanju Samson

Batsmen – David Warner (C), Manish Pandey, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Steve Smith

All-Rounders – Vijay Shankar, Riyan Parag

Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, Varun Aaron, Shreyas Gopal.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Sanju Samson

Batsmen – David Warner, Kane Williamson (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith

All-Rounders – Vijay Shankar, Stuart Binny, Riyan Parag (VC)

Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Oshane Thomas.

Expert Advice:

Kane Williamson is most likely to open the innings in this game. He is a decent option to be made the captain given his batting abilities in these conditions.

Riyan Parag looks a genuine all-rounder and can bat at four after Stokes’ departure. He is also a good option to make the captain or vice-captain.

Probable Winners:

SRH are the favourites to win the game but the Royals’ confidence is also on a high after the victory over KKR.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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