Amidst the washout of the SRH vs GT IPL 2024 match at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson’s heartwarming hug with Sunrisers Hyderabad owner Kavya Maran stole the spotlight. The incident showcased their long-standing connection, as Williamson played for SRH from 2015 to 2022 and even captained the team in 2018 and 2022. SRH’s qualification for the playoffs, along with Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, adds to the excitement of the ongoing IPL season.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday. SRH will be looking to consolidate their position in the top four with a win, while GT will be aiming to end their campaign on a positive note despite being out of playoff contention.
SRH will rely on their in-form openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, who have been in explosive form this season. Captain Pat Cummins will be key with the ball, while T. Natarajan has been their leading wicket-taker. GT, on the other hand, will be led by Shubman Gill, who has been in fine form. Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma will be their key players to watch out for.
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is considered a batting-friendly track, so both teams will be looking to bat first if they win the toss. SRH will be the slight favorites heading into the match, but GT will be determined to give a good account of themselves.
**Fantasy XI:**
* **Captain:** Travis Head
* **Vice-Captain:** Abhishek Sharma
* **Batsmen:** Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy
* **Wicket-keepers:** Heinrich Klassen
* **All-rounders:** Abdul Samad, David Miller
* **Bowlers:** Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T. Natarajan, Mohit Sharma
