• Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants, 57th Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: May 8,  02:00 pm GMT / 08:00 pm BD / 07:30 pm local time
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

In their recent match against the Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) experienced defeat, causing them to slide to fourth place on the points table. However, SRH remains in a relatively favorable position with 12 points from 11 games in the race for the playoffs. Securing victories in two out of their remaining three games should be adequate to secure their playoff berth. Nonetheless, SRH’s recent form, having lost three out of their last four matches, is a cause for concern.

Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) also possess 12 points from six games, setting the stage for an enticing showdown in the upcoming game. The outcome of this match will significantly impact each team’s playoff aspirations. A victory will propel the winning team closer to securing a playoff spot, while the losing team’s chances will diminish considerably. LSG faced a significant setback in their previous game, suffering a 98-run loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram/Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande/Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Jaydev Unadkat/Travis Head.

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c & wk), Quinton de Kock/Amit Mishra Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur.

Who will win the toss? – Lucknow Super Giants
Who will win the match? – Sunrisers Hyderabad

Captain: Marcus Stoinis
Vice-Captain: Abhishek Sharma

KL Rahul, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Nicholas Pooran, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Naveen ul Haq, Yash Thakur, T Natarajan.

Given the recent trends at this venue, captains winning the toss should consider opting to chase. In the last game played here, Rajasthan Royals (RR) nearly chased down a target of 202, falling short by just 1 run. The ground’s characteristics, including short boundaries and the impact player rule, pose challenges for defending teams. Therefore, teams may have a higher probability of securing victory by chasing the target set by their opponents.

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium has gained a reputation for heavily favoring batters. In the four matches played at this ground thus far, each encounter has witnessed at least one team scoring 200 runs or more. Consequently, another high-scoring contest is anticipated in the upcoming game. A total of 200 runs is deemed to be approximately par on this pitch, underscoring the batting-friendly nature of the surface.

On the match day in Hyderabad, substantial rainfall is predicted. The temperature is anticipated to range between 38 and 26 degrees Celsius. However, there is a 40 percent chance of rain, suggesting the potential for interruptions or delays during the match.

• Stadium: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
• City: Hyderabad
• Capacity: 38,000
• Ends: Pavilion End, North End
• Hosts to: Hyderabad (India), Sunrisers Hyderabad