Over the past decade in the Indian T20 League, Hyderabad have a miserable record against Chennai. But this season, it was a comfortable win against Chennai that kickstarted their season and a 5-match winning streak that took them into the play-off places. They now go into the return fixture knowing that another victory will almost certainly end what has been a pathetic title defence from Chennai. R. Jadeja has stepped down from the captaincy position and MS Dhoni will be taking over for the rest of the season.
Hyderabad’s run off success was ended by a remarkable late surge from Gujarat, but they are otherwise in a good space. They would do with far more runs from K. Williamson, the captain, but W. Sundar is back as the spin-bowling all-rounder after a hand injury kept him out a couple of games. But the real stars have been the 4 pacers, with U. Malik and T. Natarajan stealing the limelight from B. Kumar and M. Jansen.
Chennai, who lost several fantasy cricket regulars during the auction, have struggled with both bat and ball. M. Ali hasn’t been able to find last season’s form, while support for D. Bravo’s bowling has been thin. The batting of S. Dube and R. Uthappa briefly inspired a recovery, with 2 wins in 3 matches, but there are just too many underperforming players to expect a late-season sprint into the play-offs. Hyderabad look far more likely to be there, especially if Malik keeps blasting batters out with raw pace.
Match Details
- Match: Hyderabad vs. Chennai, Match 46
- Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
- Date & Time: May 1, 2022, at 7:30 PM IST
Hyderabad vs. Chennai Match 46 Probable Playing XIs
Team Hyderabad
A. Sharma, K. Williamson (C), R. Tripathi, A. Markram, N. Pooran (WK), W. Sundar, S. Singh, M. Jansen, B. Kumar, T. Natarajan, U. Malik
Team Chennai
R. Gaikwad, R. Uthappa, S. Dube, A. Rayudu, R. Jadeja, M. Santner, MS. Dhoni (C & WK), D. Pretorious, D. Bravo, M. Theekshana, M. Choudhary
Chennai vs. Hyderabad HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD
Matches | Hyderabad Wins | Chennai Wins | Tie/NR |
Overall | 5 | 13 | 0 |
Indian T20 League | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Last 5 Matches | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Weather Report
Despite it being summer in Pune, the players should enjoy pleasant weather, with the temperature around 27°C at the start of play.
Pitch Report For Hyderabad vs. Chennai Match
The pitch is Pune is pretty balanced and had something for both the batters and the bowlers in the previous matches. Pune’s matches have followed a certain pattern this season. Nothing over 170 has been chased, while a total as low as 144 has been defended.
Toss
This is one venue where the side batting first has had more success, with 5 wins from 8 matches.
TOP FANTASY PICKS For Hyderabad vs. Chennai Match
Team Hyderabad
- A. Markram has struck 246 runs in just six innings, at an excellent strike rate of 148.19. The South African has held the middle order together and provided late-innings thrills, allowing A. Sharma to play the anchor role at the top of the order.
- T. Natarajan has taken 15 wickets from eight matches, playing a huge part in Hyderabad’s revival after losses in their first two matches. The economy rate of 8.41 isn’t high when you consider how much he bowls at the death.
- U. Malik is undoubtedly the fast bowling find of the season. He has taken as many wickets (15) as Natarajan, while conceding just 7.96 runs an over. His 5-wicket burst in a losing cause against Gujarat was just thrilling.
Team Chennai
- S. Dube has repaid the faith Chennai showed in him at the auction with 247 runs at a stunning strike rate of 159.35. It may not be a bad idea for him to bat higher up the order, as he did while making 95* against Bangalore.
- A. Rayudu is one of the senior players who has been tasked with filling the void left by F. du Plessis’ departure. He has made 246 runs this season, and the relatively low strike rate of 129.47 is a reflection of how often he has been asked to dig Chennai out of a hole.
- D. Bravo has gone at 8.73 runs an over in Chennai’s awful first half of the season. But unlike his teammates, he has picked up wickets regularly, with 14 from eight matches.
Hyderabad vs. Chennai Match HOWZAT DREAM TEAM
- Wicketkeeper: N. Pooran
- Batters: R. Tripathi, S. Dube, A. Rayudu
- All-rounders: A. Markram, R. Jadeja, W. Sundar
- Bowlers: U. Malik, D. Bravo, T. Natarajan, M. Jansen
- Captain: U. Malik/R. Jadeja
- Vice Captain: S. Dube/A. Markram
Indian T20 League 2022, Match 46: HYD vs CHN – HOWZAT Dream Team
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