SRH vs RR: 5 Key players to watch today as Sunrisers Hyderabad clash with Rajasthan Royals

Travis Head

Travis Head was in explosive form during IPL 2024, scoring 567 runs in 15 matches at an average of 40.50 and a blistering strike rate of 191.55. He smashed 4 fifties and a century (102), hitting 64 fours and 32 sixes. His aggressive starts at the top made him one of the most feared openers that season.

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma had a stellar IPL 2024, scoring 484 runs in 16 matches at a strike rate of 204.22, including 3 fifties and a top score of 75*. As an opener alongside Travis Head, he gave Sunrisers Hyderabad blazing starts. With the ball, he chipped in, taking 2 wickets with best figures of 2/24, proving his value as a handy spinner.

Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel stepped up impressively in IPL 2024. In 15 matches, he scored 195 runs at an average of 24.38 and a strike rate of 138.30, including a career-best 56* and 2 fifties. He is likely to be Rajasthan Royals’ wicketkeeper in Sanju Samson’s absence.

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami missed IPL 2024 due to ankle injuries, but his performance in IPL 2023 was nothing short of exceptional. Playing for Gujarat Titans, Shami clinched the Purple Cap by taking 28 wickets in 17 matches. ̌for SRH, he’ll partner with Pat Cummins, who’s also changed colours this season.

Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag had a breakthrough IPL 2024, scoring 573 runs in 16 matches at an outstanding average of 52.09 and a strike rate of 149.22, with 4 fifties and a top score of 84*. His consistency and finishing ability earned him the captaincy for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, where he will lead in Sanju Samson’s absence for the first three matches.

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