The first two matches of IPL 2020 have been simply sensational. Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings opened the campaign in grand style, with MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings emerging victors by five wickets with four balls to spare. However, the next match between Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab saw a pulsating tie as Delhi Capitals won against Kings XI Punjab courtesy a Super Over. The action now shifts to the clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai
It will be the clash of two run-machines in David Warner and Virat Kohli. Warner has won the Orange Cap three times, including the last edition. However, Virat Kohli has been the ultimate batsman in the world when it comes to limited overs cricket. The rivalry between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore has always been intense, with Sunrisers Hyderabad having a 7-6 advantage in 14 games.
Weather conditions
The weather in Dubai will he hot, with maximum of 37 degrees and a minimum of 27 degrees. The humidity will be at 54 percent and dew will play a major factor.
Pitch report
The previous match between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Capitals saw spin taking control for most of the game. There was some extra bounce on offer for the pacers who bowl in the range of 140-145 kmph. Dew will once again play a factor and a total in the range of 150-170 will be good.
High and low scores
The first match of the IPL 2020 saw the team register 157 on the Dubai pitch. Any total in excess of 160 and 170 will be good on this deck.
Probable Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Manish Pandey, Virat Singh, Vijay Shankar, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Siddarth Kaul/Sandeep Sharma
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Aaron Finch, Devdutt Padikkal/Parthiv Patel, Virat Kohli (C), AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Dale Steyn, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal
