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*SRH VS DC PREVIEW*
*THE BUILD UP:*
*THEY CANT AFFORD ANY MORE LOSSES FEAT DELHI CAPITALS:*
Having won their last fixture against KKR, Delhi would have been pleased but the manner in which that win came was demoralising to say the least. There were hardly any positives and the deflated camp energy having lost so many already was visible. A loss here at their home ground, should further sink them, making their qualification nearly impossible. Only a miracle from here on can strengthen their case against a SRH side that would be hoping to get back to winning ways.
*DC PROBABLE XI:*
David Warner(c), Phil Salt(wk), Manish Pandey, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma
Incredible Warner, is in some form. After his top knock last game, he would be looking forward to dominating his former teammates at his former home ground, the majestic Hyderabad stadium. This is the first time that the beast from Australia would be playing in Andhra Pradesh after his feud with the SRH management and expect nothing short of excellence from the aggressive dasher.
Ishant Sharma did a commendable job last game, marking his comeback in some form. It came all down to how beautifully he used the conditions to his advantage. At Hyderabad, the pitch is expected to favour run scoring and the experience of Ishant here will be key.
Shaw can be kept on the bench after a horrid run, with Salt opening with the skipper and Sarfaraz forming the middle order. DC would hope that this change would bring about a change in their fortunes.
*IMPACT PLAYER STRATEGY:*
Mukesh Kumar could come in place of Manish Pandey when DC bowl.
Shaw could be used replacing Ishant, when DC bat.
*SRH PROBABLE XI:*
Harry Brook, Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram(c), Heinrich Klaasen(wk), Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik
Mayank has been batting out of place, not having a fixed position. But SRH could bring a change in this by playing him at three. His impeccable record vs DC and his ability to conquer spin bowling should suit his teams’ needs.
Warner has been among the runs but he has struggled to match up with leg spinners this season. Markande, who has been varying his pace nicely and delivering in a stunning fashion could very well stop the Aussie opener.
*IMPACT PLAYER STRATEGY:*
Natarajan or Tyagi can be used as an impact sub ahead of Abhishek Sharma or Rahul Tripathi, bolstering their bowling strength.
*MY PREDICTIONS FOR THE GAME:*
*FOR DC:*
Highest run getter- David Warner/Manish Pandey
Highest wicket taker- Anrich Nortje/Kuldeep Yadav
*FOR SRH:*
Highest run getter- Rahul Tripathi/Aiden Markram
Highest wicket taker- Mayank Markande/Umran Malik
*FOR THE GAME:*
SRH to win