Glenn Maxwell had two scans and is doubtful as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the critical 30th match of IPL 2024 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 15, 2024 at 7:30 PM IST.
Toss update: Royal Challengers Bangalore wins the toss and they decide to field first.
Team News:
RCB are at the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table with just 1 win from 6 matches. Their bowling unit has been a major concern, leaking runs consistently. The team’s star batsman Virat Kohli has not performed well of late.
SRH has won 3 out of 4 of their last matches and is currently in good form. Their batting, spearheaded by Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma, has been very good. Pat Cummins with 6 scalps is the team’s top-wicket taker.
Head-to-Head:
There is a slight advantage of SRH in their head-to-head records. They have won 12 of the 23 matches that they have played against RCB. But, RCB won their last encounter against SRH, in IPL 2023.
Where to Watch RCB vs SRH Match:
You can watch this game in many different ways but it heavily depends on your country. So below are where to watch this match in some major countries:
India:
Broadcast: Venue: Star Sports Network (all channels)
Live Streaming: JioCinema App and Website (Free Charges)
- UK: Sky Sports Network
- USA: Willow TV
- Australia: Fox Sports (Fox Cricket)
- New Zealand: Sky Sports Cricket (Sky Sport)
- South Africa: SuperSport
Pitch Report:
The M Chinnaswamy pitch has been on a rollercoaster this season. The track has a two-paced nature. The average first-innings score has dropped to 180. The pitch appears to be more suitable for chasing rather than bowling.
Key Players to Watch Out:
The Key players to watch out for in this match include Virat Kohli for RCB, who has continued to score runs despite the tough odds, and Pat Cummins for SRH, who has been the brains behind their bowling team.
Who Will Win?
It is hard to choose a winner. RCB living dangerously close to the edge as they desperately need a win to revive their campaign, but the bowlers are performing poorly again. SRH is better currently and holds the advantage.