Today's IPL Match SRH vs GT: Dream11 team prediction, head to head stats, fantasy value, key players, pitch report and ground history of IPL 2024

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to clash with Gujarat Titans at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in match number 66 of the IPL 2024 season.
SRH finds themselves in a pivotal position in the IPL 2024 points table, holding the reins of their destiny despite their inconsistent performance. Their powerful batting lineup will be the focal point as they aim for a playoff spot in the Indian Premier League.Securing another victory would cement their place in the playoffs, requiring just one point for qualification. Led by Pat Cummins, SRH also eyes the possibility of competing for the top two positions, buoyed by their impressive net run rate of +0.406 and an upcoming fixture post this match.

Currently standing at 14 points from 12 matches, SRH has the potential to accumulate a maximum of 18 points, positioning them favourably for a top-two finish if other outcomes align in their favor.
The team enjoys both physical and mental advantages ahead of the encounter with GT, having had a week's break and riding high on confidence following their record-breaking win against Lucknow Super Giants on May 8.
In contrast, Gujarat Titans have struggled in this season's IPL, managing only five wins from 13 games, accruing 11 points and falling out of contention for the playoffs.
Also see: Can RCB recreate 2016 success in IPL 2024 as Virat Kohli leads Orange cap race after win over DC?
Head to head stats:
In head-to-head clashes, Gujarat Titans maintain a 3-1 advantage over Sunrisers Hyderabad. While SRH claimed victory in their inaugural encounter during IPL 2022, the Titans have dominated subsequent meetings, securing clinical wins. Notably, led by Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans also triumphed over SRH by seven wickets earlier in the current season.
Pitch report:
Regarding the pitch, Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has favored batsmen significantly in recent times. While the average first innings total historically stands at 162 across all IPL matches at this venue, IPL 2024 matches have witnessed an upward trend, with averages creeping into the early 200s. This underscores the conducive conditions for high-scoring encounters. Given the recent track record, the toss-winning captain is likely to opt for fielding first.
Ground history of IPL 2024:
Examining the ground history of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in IPL 2024, we find that in the five matches played so far, three have been won by teams batting first, while two have been won by teams chasing. The average first innings total stands impressively at 203, with the average second innings total slightly lower at 190. The highest total recorded on this ground in IPL 2024 is 277/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians, while the lowest total is 165/5 by Chennai Super Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Fantasy value:
1. Given the high-scoring nature of the pitch, both captains are likely to opt for a line up packed with aggressive batsmen capable of exploiting the conditions.
2. Including specialist spinners could prove beneficial for teams seeking to counter run-scoring onslaughts in the middle overs.
Key players:
1. Travis Head (SRH): In the IPL 2024 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad's opener Travis Head has been in stellar form, amassing an impressive total of 533 runs in just 11 matches. This places him third in the race for the prestigious 'Orange Cap'. Head's contributions have been remarkable, as he has notched three of SRH's top four fastest half-centuries this year. Notably, he smashed a scintillating 41-ball 102 against RCB, marking SRH's fastest century in history. With a strike rate of 201.89 in IPL 2024, Head boasts the highest among the top 10 batters, second only to his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, who holds the 14th position.
2. T Natarajan (SRH): Sunrisers Hyderabad's seam maestro, T Natarajan, has been a standout performer in IPL 2024, claiming an impressive tally of 15 wickets in just 10 matches. His contributions have been pivotal, including a match-winning spell against Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling encounter earlier in the season. Natarajan's brilliance was further exemplified when he dismantled Delhi Capitals with figures of 4-19 while defending a formidable total of 267 runs earlier in the tournament. (Here's a list of updated Purple cap list)
3. Sai Sudharsan (GT): Gujarat Titans' top-order batsman, Sai Sudharsan, has been a revelation in the IPL 2024 season, accumulating a total of 527 runs in 12 matches. This remarkable feat places him fourth on the 'Orange Cap' list. Sudharsan has displayed consistency and maturity, boasting an impressive average of 47.90. He has notched three half-centuries in his last four innings, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and anchor the innings effectively.
Squads:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Anmolpreet Singh, Glenn Phillips (wk), Rahul Tripathi, Washington Sundar, Upendra Yadav (wk), Jhathavedh Subramanyan, Sanvir Singh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Marco Jansen, Akash Maharaj Singh, Mayank Agarwal.
Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), David Miller, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, B. Sai Sudharsan, Darshan Nalkande, Vijay Shankar, Jayant Yadav, Rahul Tewatia, Noor Ahmad, Sai Kishore, Rashid Khan, Joshua Little, Mohit Sharma, Azmatullah Omarzai, Umesh Yadav, Shahrukh Khan, Sushant Mishra, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Spencer Johnson, Sandeep Warrier and BR Sharath.
Dream11 fantasy team prediction:
Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Travis Head, Sai Sudharsan, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill
All-rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Tewatia
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Rashid Khan, T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma
(Inputs from Agencies)