SRH vs LSG, IPL 2024: Dream11 Predictions for the 57th match [AP Photos]

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will play against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 57th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on May 8th at 7:30 PM IST. 

Ahead of the match, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 

SRH vs LSG Head-to-head Stats

The Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Lucknow Super Giants have played three matches against each other. The Super Giants hold the command in this faceoff as they have won all three matches. 

The last time these two teams played in IPL 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, SRH batted first and scored 182/5. Heinrich Klaasen was the star of SRH’s batting, scoring 47 runs off 29 deliveries. 

The LSG was led by a wonderful effort from Prerak Mankad. The Indian all-rounder scored 64 runs off 45 balls. Nicholas Pooran and Marcus Stoinis ably aided Mankad as LSG went past the target in the last over of the match, losing only three wickets.

Both teams desperately need the win in this game to stay in the race for the playoffs. 

SRH vs LSG  Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been good for batting. But the bowlers who have used their variations cleverly have also done well on this wicket. It looks like a sporty wicket, providing an opportunity for players from all trades to impact the game.

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)

Matches: 4
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 2

Average first innings total: 212
Average second innings total: 196
Highest total recorded: 277/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians
Lowest total recorded: 165/5 by Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

Fantasy Value From the Pitch Report

• The wicket will be good for batting, and the batters will enjoy playing their shots. Impactful big-hitting batters will be good choices for fantasy contests. 
• Efficient spinners and pacers who use their variations with guile in the death overs should be the go-to choices. 

SRH vs LSG Fantasy Cricket Tips

Sunrisers Hyderabad Heavy Fantasy XI

• The SRH batting’s biggest strengths are the opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. Head should be a must-pick for the game, while Sharma should be your filler. Heinrich Klaasen could be a rewarding choice for fantasy contests. 
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been doing an excellent job with the ball in the last couple of games. He could be an efficient choice for the fantasy contests. Besides Bhuvi, we can also select T Natarajan from the SRH bowling.

Lucknow Super Giants Heavy Fantasy XI

• KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis are the highest run-scorers for LSG in IPL 2024. While Rahul has maintained consistency throughout the tournament, Stoinis has fired in the last couple of games. These two players could be the safest choices from the LSG batters and all-rounders section. 
• Among the LSG bowlers, Mohsin Khan and Yash Thakur could be the go-to options for the game. 

SRH vs LSG Winner Prediction

Both teams will be eager to win the game. They need the two points to keep their hopes alive for the playoffs. SRH have looked a better team at home in this edition fo the tournament. Thus, SRH will have more chances of winning this game. 

SRH vs LSG Top Player Picks

Travis Head (SRH)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 444 Runs in 10 Innings
• The Australian opener has been in great form in IPL 2024. While Travis Head has shown his destructive abilities in some games, in the last match, he showed the mature side of his batting. Travis Head will be a must-pick for this game. 

T Natarajan (SRH)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 15 Wickets in 9 Innings
• The Indian left-arm pacer has been very efficient in the tournament. Natarajan has picked up 15 wickets, and his bowling most of the overs in the death overs makes him a prime choice for fantasy contests. 

KL Rahul (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 431 Runs in 11 Innings
• The LSG skipper has been in good form throughout the tournament. KL Rahul has been consistent, making him the safest choice for the fantasy contests of the match. 

Marcus Stoinis has been in fine form in the last two matches [AP Photos]

Marcus Stoinis (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 352 Runs in 11 Innings
• The Australian all-rounder has a quiet start to the tournament. But in the last couple of games, Marcus Stoinis has made impactful contributions. He will be one of the prime choices for the fantasy contests of the match. 

SRH vs LSG Differential Picks

Heinrich Klaasen has provided strong finishes to the team [AP Photos]

Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 339 Runs in 11 Innings
• The South African keeper-batter started the tournament on an explosive note. However, after that, it has been a hot and cold season for Klaasen. The inconsistency that he is going through makes him a differential choice for the game. 

Nicholas Pooran (LSG)

• IPL 2024 Stats: 315 Runs in 11 Innings
• The West Indian middle-order batter has got a few starts in the tournament but has failed to convert them. Nicholas Pooran is due for a big knock; this could be his day. Due to the inconsistency that he has shown, Pooran will be a differential choice for the fantasy contests. 

SRH vs LSG Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the nature of the wicket and the form of the players, a 2-2-3-4 or a 3-1-4-3 combination could be beneficial for the game. . 

SRH vs LSG Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Travis Head, Deepak Hooda
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Nitesh Reddy
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins, Yash Thakur, Mohsin Khan

Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
Vice-captain: Marcus Stoinis

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 6 Players; Rajasthan Royals: 5 Players

SRH vs LSG Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen
Batter: Travis Head
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Marco Jansen, Nitesh Reddy
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins, Mohsin Khan

Captain: Nicholas Pooran
Vice-captain: Travis Head

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 5 Players; Lucknow Super Giants: 6 Players