Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XIs, IPL 2024: No Changes For SRH; No Mustafizur Rahman For CSK

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 18th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday, April 5. Having won only one game out of three, SRH are languishing sixth in the IPL 2024 standings. On the other hand, CSK won both their home matches before losing to Delhi Capitals (DC) in Visakhapatnam on March 31. With two wins and one loss, CSK are currently placed third in the IPL 2024 standings with four points on the board.

Ahead of a high-octane clash, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.

SRH Predicted XI

Travis Head

SRH's explosive opener Travis Head has been on a prolific touch this season. The southpaw has scored 81 runs in two innings at a whopping strike rate of 213.15.

Mayank Agarwal

After an underwhelming IPL 2023, Mayank Agarwal began his IPL 2024 campaign with a quick-fire 32 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He has accumulated 59 runs in three matches this year.

Abhishek Sharma

Having impressed for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024, Abhishek Sharma continued his sublime form in the IPL 2024. He has smashed 124 runs in three innings at a whacking strike rate of 200.

Aiden Markram

The SA20 winning captain Aiden Markram has added both power and solidity to the SRH batting unit in IPL 2024. Batting at No. 4, Markram has scored 77 runs in three matches at an average of 38.50.

Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper)

Heinrich Klaasen started his IPL 2024 campaign from where he left in 2023. So far, the hard hitter has smashed 167 runs in three innings at an impressive strike rate of 219.73.

Abdul Samad

One of the four players retained by SRH ahead of IPL 2022, Abdul Samad has been a regular