IPL 7 [2014] - {SRH vs RCB} - Live Discussions

Edited by -HibiscusR- - 10 years ago

Edited by -HibiscusR- - 10 years ago

RCB won the toss and they chose to bat first.

Preview: Match 46 of Pepsi IPL 2014 will see the Royal Challengers Bangalore challenge the Sunrisers Hyderabad for two points.

The defeat against the Kolkata Knight Riders in their previous match has left the Sunrisers Hyderabad with no more room for slipups. They have eight points from 11 outings, and one more defeat will eliminate them from Playoffs contention.

RCB's win over the Chennai Super Kings last weekend has meant they are currently sandwiched between the Kolkata Knight Riders (10 points) and Sunrisers Hyderabad in league standings. A win here will only further their goal of finishing among the top four teams at the end of the league phase.

These are crucial times for both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. It is, therefore, important that the big-ticket players stand up and take responsibility.

SRH will look towards the big three - Shikhar Dhawan, Aaron Finch and David Warner - to deliver the big blows with the bat and hope that Dale Steyn can lift himself and deliver some telling blows.

RCB will need Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli to spend some time in the middle. Both these batsmen are capable of demolishing bowling attacks in a matter of minutes. But given their poor run of form, it is important that they settle down first, get their timing right and then play their shots. In AB de Villiers, they have perhaps one of the best batsmen in the world; the South African is on top of his game when he bats in the death overs. It is important that Gayle, Kohli and the rest of the top order gives de Villiers the platform from which he can launch.

• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
• Umpires: Anil Chaudhary, Nigel Llong, CK Nandan, Ammanabrole Nand Kishore
• Referee: Ranjan Madugalle

Originally posted by: _Rohit_

No gayle storm plzz

waiting for that😛