IPL 2021: SRH vs CSK - Match 44 : Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Updates

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will battle it out in the Match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hyderabad, who had a dismaying outing in this season so far finally managed to secure a win. Jason Roy, who replaced David Warner in the side for the match against Rajasthan, provided the team a steady start and registered a half-century. Skipper Kane Williamson then took the mantle to take the team to victory as he played an unbeaten knock of 51 runs.

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Chennai on the other hand have had a splendid run in this edition of the IPL. The team however found itself in a spot of bother in the previous game against Kolkata. But a quick-fire knock 22 from Ravindra Jadeja enabled the team to snatch victory in the final overs.

Hyderabad is languishing at the bottom of the points table with just two wins in the tournament so far. They will be keen on improving their standings in the points table. Chennai has exuded its dominance and will aim to take its winning momentum further.

Pitch Report:

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Spinners are expected to get some good assistance on this surface of Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Batters have found it a tad bit difficult to score runs on this pitch. 

Playing XI:

Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha(wk), Kane Williamson (c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Abdul Samad, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Siddarth Kaul

Chennai Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni (c, wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood

Key Players

Ravindra Jadeja comes in handy with his splendid all-rounder abilities. He played a belligerent knock of 8-ball 22 and fashioned Chennai’s victory in the last game against Kolkata. He can also contribute with the ball in crunch moments and thus is an important asset for the side.

Kane Williamson

Hyderabad secured their first victory of the UAE leg against Rajasthan. Kane Williamson hit a half-century and was one of the architects of the team’s win. Heading into this match, the skipper will be determined to perform for the side in order to help them end their campaign on a positive note.