RR vs SRH: How to pick the winning Dream11?
Rajasthan Royals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019. It's a must-win scenario for RR and they will hope to come out on top. SRH will be eyeing to move on from the defeat against CSK. Fans, who are playing Dream11, will be looking to pick the winning team. We decode the same here.
Warner leads the batting and the side
Orange Cap holder David Warner leads this Dream11 team. The Australian southpaw opens the batting alongside an in-form Ajinkya Rahane. Both these players can be decisive in the tie. Steve Smith comes in at number three to add stability. He is joined by wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson, who has been excellent behind the stumps. SRH's Manish Pandey completes the batting line-up.
Shakib and Parag are the two key all-rounders
We go in with two all-rounders in the form of the experienced Shakib Al Hasan and youngster Riyan Parag. Left-arm spinner Shakib will look to have his presence felt. He adds many dimensions. Riyan has shown his promise. He is a key addition.
A look at the bowling unit
It's a heavy bowling unit with a solid balance of spin and pace. Rashid Khan forms the crux of this quartet. The Afghan spinner's consistency is something SRH will count upon. Shreyas Gopal (vice-captain) brings depth. He is a pretty able customer with the bat as well. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Khaleel Ahmed are the two main pacers. Their offerings could define the match.
Predicted Playing XI and possible winner
Predicted RR playing XI: Rahane, Samson (wicket-keeper), Smith (captain), Livingstone, Tripathi, Parag, Binny, Gopal. Unadkat, Aaron and Thomas. Predicted SRH playing XI: Warner, Wriddhiman (wicket-keeper), Williamson, Pandey, Shankar, Shakib, Pathan, Rashid, Bhuvneshwar, Khaleel, Kaul and Nadeem. SRH go in as the favorites with Warner in prime touch. RR could find it difficult to come together against a top bowling unit.
