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IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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According to form and the table, this should be no contest. One side has lit up the IPL, and the other has lit life up for their opponents.

But, as we have seen in the past in IPL, it is never as straightforward as that. Sunrisers Hyderabad come into this match on the back of a comprehensive victory against the Royals. The inclusion of Jason Roy proved to be quite the boost, with Kane Williamson in the runs as well after the bowlers put together a decent showing.

However, this will be a tougher test against a Chennai Super Kings side that continues to impress. Their fantastic batting depth was on show in their last outing against the Knight Riders, with Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Chahar getting them over the line in a tough chase. Also, given how SRH focus on trying to keep the middle overs quiet, the likes of Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu are ones to watch, especially if Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad can do their thing.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Kane Williamson, who scored 51* off 41 balls last match, loves playing CSK. In nine matches for SRH vs CSK, Williamson has struck 327 runs at an average of 46.71 and strike rate of 144.69. This includes 26* off 10 balls earlier this season.
  • Also, Williamson has terrific records against CSK bowlers. He has scored 49 runs off 35 balls vs Jadeja, without dismissal. It’s 58 off 44 balls vs Deepak Chahar for no wicket, too. Against Shardul Thakur, Williamson has slammed 57 off 38 balls for two dismissals. Key player.
  • Jason Roy will also be key to SRH’s hopes. CSK work hard to gain an advantage in the powerplay, and it is Roy’s role to counter that. He was player of the match against the Royals with a 42-ball 60, but how he adjusts to the slow Sharjah surface will be interesting to see.
  • Priyam Garg struck a half-century against CSK last season. The youngster will be hoping to make a mark today after a golden duck in his last game.
  • Two games ago, Jason Holder took 3/19 and struck 47* vs Punjab. Also, Holder enjoyed playing at Sharjah last season, with 73 runs in two innings (no dismissals) and seven wickets in three matches (avg. 10.14, SR 10.29).
  • Rashid Khan takes an average of one wicket per match vs CSK (nine wickets in 36 overs), including 3/36 earlier this season. Rashid also has the exact same ratio at Sharjah (four wickets in 24 overs), and has taken one wicket in each of his three matches in IPL 2021 phase two.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be key on a slow pitch. He has taken six wickets in three matches at Sharjah at an average of 12.67 and strike rate of 12.00. He will be aiming to improve on his record for SRH vs CSK: 11 inns, eight wickets, avg. 34.00.

Chennai Super Kings:

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed a 44-ball 75 vs SRH earlier this season. He has been superb in the UAE leg, with scores of 88* (58), 38 (26) and 40 (28).
  • Faf du Plessis also struck a half-century against SRH earlier this season (56 off 38 balls). Overall for CSK against SRH, du Plessis has struck 264 runs in 11 innings at an average of 26.40 and strike rate of 134.69.
  • Also, du Plessis has hit two half-centuries in five matches at Sharjah (5 inns, 162 runs, avg. 32.40, SR 137.29).
  • Moeen Ali has helped transform CSK in IPL 2021 with a strike rate of 145. He comes into this match on the back of some time at the crease, with 23 and 32 in his last two matches.
  • Given that SRH’s batting lineup is filled with right-handers, expect Moeen’s involvement with the ball to be limited.
  • Ambati Rayudu has also been crucial in the middle overs. And, he has a superb record for CSK against SRH, with 290 runs at an average of 58.00 and strike rate of 139.42.
  • Ravindra Jadeja has been absolutely brilliant with the bat since the start of IPL 2020, striking 411 runs in this period at an average of 51.38 and strike rate of 159.92.
  • One feels that Jadeja’s biggest impact in this game is likely to be with the bat. He has not taken a single wicket in 13 overs at Sharjah, and has just four wickets in 15 matches vs SRH at an average of 82.50. But, SRH’s list of right-handers could suit Jadeja on a slow surface.
  • CSK would wise to bring Dwayne Bravo back into the XI. He is in wonderful form, taking six wickets in the first two matches of the UAE leg. Plus, he has the most wickets in CSK-SRH matches with 17 in 12 games at an average of 22.35.
  • Deepak Chahar has nine wickets in nine matches vs SRH at an average of 25.33 and economy rate of 6.71. Chahar also takes an average of one wicket per match at Sharjah (four wickets in 24 overs).

Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 16, SRH 4, CSK 12.
  • CSK (173/3) beat SRH (171/3) comfortably earlier in IPL 2021.
  • MS Dhoni could look to promote himself up the order given his great record against SRH (399 runs, avg. 79.80, SR 158.33). Also, he has scored 81 runs off 46 balls against Bhuvneshwar Kumar and 45 off 25 against Siddharth Kaul.
  • Ravindra Jadeja is one of three players to score 400 runs and average 50+ since IPL 2020. The other two are Kane Williamson and KL Rahul.
  • Rashid Khan’s average of 27.6 against CSK is his worst average against any IPL team.

Possible Playing 11

Manish Pandey struck a half-century vs CSK earlier this season, so SRH could look to bring him back if they wish to.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Priyam Garg/Manish Pandey, 5. Abhishek Sharma, 6. Jason Holder, 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Siddharth Kaul, 11. Sandeep Sharma

This could be the day Imran Tahir gets a game given the slow nature of the Sharjah pitch. Also, Dwayne Bravo was superb before missing the last game and could replace Sam Curran as Bravo can take advantage of SRH’s finishing struggles.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Faf du Plessis, 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. Ambati Rayudu, 5. Suresh Raina, 6. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Sam Curran/Dwayne Bravo, 9. Shardul Thakur, 10. Deepak Chahar, 11. Josh Hazlewood/Imran Tahir

Sharjah Pitch Report and Weather

Last season, the average first innings score at Sharjah was 178, with 200+ scores in each of the first four matches. This season, the pitch is much slower, with an average first innings score of just 136. So, strike rotation and being busy against the spinners will be key.

The forecast is for warm and clear weather once again.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

Option 1:

IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Key Players | Sharjah Pitch Report
IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Key Players | Sharjah Pitch Report
IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.

IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | CSK vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Key Players | Sharjah Pitch Report
IPL 2021 Match 44: SRH vs CSK Fan2Play

Also read: Fan2Play vs Dream11 – What’s the difference?

Match Prediction

SRH will have some confidence coming off a win, but CSK look too strong. CSK to win.

Charbel Coorey
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Charbel is the owner & founder of cricblog.net, based in Sydney, Australia. He started the website to fulfill his love for the game of cricket. Charbel has been featured on other publications including OP India, Times of India, and The Roar, among others. He is also a keen fantasy sports player. Charbel has also had the privilege of interviewing cricketers on the CricBlog TV YouTube channel, including James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, Andrew Tye, Shreyas Gopal, Jaydev Unadkat and Saurabh Netravalkar: https://www.youtube.com/@cricblogtv For any story tips or questions, you can contact Charbel at charbelcoorey@cricblog.net.

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