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SRH vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 12 | SRH vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants Key Players | DY Patil Pitch Report

Despite it still being early in the season, there is a sense of importance around this match for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chennai Super Kings, who have now lost their first three games, look quite a distance away from those teams currently in the top four, which is a given considering that there are now 10 teams in the league. SRH need to ensure they don’t fall into a similar predicament.

Last season’s bottom-placed team didn’t enjoy any smiles to start IPL 2022, as they were beaten soundly by Rajasthan Royals a week ago. They created chances off no balls, and were then blown away in the powerplay to cop a hefty blow to their net run rate. With that in mind, they need to win today.

But it won’t be easy. Lucknow Super Giants have started their campaign in promising fashion, losing narrowly to Gujarat before chasing over 200 against Chennai. Also, they have the added bonus of Jason Holder now in the fold, with the West Indian an impressive all-rounder over the past two seasons of the IPL. If LSG start this match well, it might too difficult for SRH to bounce back from. It’s all to play for.

Possible Playing 11

Despite the defeat to the Royals, SRH are likely to stick a settled XI.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Kane Williamson (c), 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 5. Aiden Markram, 6. Abdul Samad, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Washington Sundar, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Umran Malik, 11. T Natarajan

Jason Holder is set to slot into the LSG XI after completing his quarantine period.

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. KL Rahul (c), 2. Quinton de Kock (wk), 3. Manish Pandey, 4. Evin Lewis, 5. Deepak Hooda, 6. Ayush Badoni, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Jason Holder, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Avesh Khan

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

• A lot rests on Kane Williamson. He was dismissed in unlucky fashion vs RR for 2 (questionable catch). Williamson averages 59 and strikes at 159 against high pace in the IPL, so his battles with Dushmantha Chameera and Avesh Khan could be interesting.
• Can Rahul Tripathi produce some of the gems we saw in 2021? The right-hander will need to improve on his records against wristspin (avg. 20, SR 120) and high pace (avg. 25, SR 117) given the LSG attack has both those bowling types in their attack.
• The pressure is on Nicholas Pooran, who has scored five ducks in his last 12 IPL innings. In these 12 knocks, he has scored just 85 runs in total. He did make three 60+ scores in the T20Is vs India recently, so he has the ability to turn his awful IPL form around.
• Aiden Markram (57* off 41 balls) was a shining light for SRH against RR last week. He strikes at 140 between overs 7 and 16 in the IPL, so the key will be for SRH to set a platform for him.
• Washington Sundar also batted beautifully against RR (40 off 14 balls). He will be key with the ball in the powerplay, particularly against KL Rahul (17 balls, 16 runs, one dismissal) and Quinton de Kock (36 runs conceded off 37 balls in T20s). Also, SRH could look to employ Sundar between overs 7 and 16, where he averages 23.7 runs per wicket at an economy rate of 7.00.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar will be key on a ground where the powerplay bowlers have enjoyed success. He concedes just 5.9 runs per over in the powerplay and less than a run-a-ball vs de Kock (47 off 48 balls) in the IPL.

Lucknow Super Giants:

• KL Rahul spent some important time at the crease against CSK (40 off 26 balls). He has a solid record vs SRH (10 inns, 325 runs, avg. 36.11, SR 123.57) and will be looking for a big score to set up his campaign.
• Quinton de Kock has struck three 50+ scores in 10 innings vs SRH. He has scored 371 runs against them overall at an average of 41.22 and strike rate of 132.50. He is coming off a brilliant 61 vs CSK.
• What a performance it was by Evin Lewis against CSK. The West Indian smashed 55* (23) to lead Lucknow to victory.
• Ayush Badoni has had a magnificent start to IPL 2022. The 22-year old has struck 54 (41) and 19* (9) in crucial situations, which includes four fours and five sixes in 50 deliveries faced.
• Jason Holder has taken two wickets per match in his last two IPL campaigns (30 wickets in 15 matches). The conditions at Dy Patil could suit him with his ability to swing and move the ball.
• Krunal Pandya enjoys batting against SRH. He has scored 189 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 154.92. He has just four wickets in those 11 matches, though.
• Avesh Khan took the second-most wickets in 2021 (24), and has started IPL 2022 with three scalps in two matches. Ravi Bishnoi was excellent in a high-scoring match vs CSK (2/24).

Other Stats and Facts

• KL Rahul has scored 73 runs off 63 deliveries against Bhuvneshar Kumar in the IPL (one dismissal).
• Kane Williamson has a strike rate of just 99 in the powerplay in the IPL, followed by 101 in overs 7-11. If LSG can take early wickets, it will only increase the pressure on Williamson.
• Ravi Bishnoi to Williamson early? Kane averages 31 and strikes at 104 vs wristspin in the IPL. Also, Williamson strikes at 126 (avg. 30) vs medium pace, so Jason Holder could be employed early, too.
• Nicholas Pooran averages 66 and strikes at 151 vs wristspin in the IPL. Expect LSG to use Dushmantha Chameera against him, as Chameera has dismissed Pooran three times in six deliveries in T20s.
• Bhuvneshar Kumar vs Manish Pandey in the IPL: 19 deliveries, 20 runs, four dismissals.
• Jason Holder has taken 15 wickets at the death since the start of IPL 2020 (avg. 9.53, econ. 9.03).

DY Patil Academy Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

There have been some contrasting games so far on this ground. Rajasthan Royals won by 23 runs after batting first and scoring 193 in a day game vs Mumbai. In the game before at DY Patil, RCB and KKR ripped through each other’s batting lineups in the powerplay. Here, conditions could suit swing early.

A warm and clear evening is forecast.

Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

• Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
• Batsmen: Evin Lewis, Kane Williamson
• All-rounders: Jason Holder
• Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Umran Malik

Match Prediction

Lucknow Super Giants look good for a win in this game. A strong total (180+) will be key for the team batting first.