SunRisers Hyderabad goes against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL Match 41 on April 25. This is a highly anticipated game. It takes place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday.
SRH comes into this match confident and on a winning streak of four games. Their batting has been excellent, led by Travis Head’s explosive form. While not flashy, SRH’s bowling attack has been effective, taking key wickets at important times.
On the other side, RCB is in a vulnerable position, having lost their past six matches. Their bowling has been their Achilles’ heel, as they frequently surrender runs. The batting, while having huge names like Virat Kohli, hasn’t exactly connected as a team.
The last match between these two teams was a high-scoring thriller, with SRH hitting the highest IPL total of 287 runs. They ultimately won the match by 25 runs.
As both sides prepare for what might be another run-fest, here are three key milestones that may be achieved in tonight’s SRH versus RCB match.
1. Faf du Plessis could complete 10,000 T20 runs
As IPL 2024 rolled on, Faf du Plessis bounced back. Though tough at first, the RCB captain hit 174 runs. Over four recent games his strike rate soared above 161.
He left international cricket. However, du Plessis boasts a remarkable T20 career record. Playing 366 matches, the right-handed batsman scored 9,926 runs at 32.2 average. Du Plessis ranks 14th highest run-scorer in T20 history. Needing just 74 more runs, he’s close to the 10,000 T20 run landmark.
If Du Plessis achieves the record against SRH today, he would become only the second South African to reach five figures, following David Miller (10,204).
2. RCB will play their 250th IPL game
This evening’s match is significant for RCB. They play their 250th game in the IPL, joining Mumbai Indians as the second team reaching this landmark. Notably, RCB’s milestone match comes against their fiercest rivals. The stage is set for an intense clash.
RCB has faced challenges during their season. However, their IPL journey involved ups and downs. They reached playoffs often and finals three times. Yet, they couldn’t win the trophy despite coming close.
Though lacking a championship, RCB’s devoted supporters and thrilling style made them a popular team. Fans eagerly watched their matches in the league.
RCB has won 115 of its 249 IPL games and lost 127.
3. Virat Kohli could topple AB de Villiers’ record
Virat Kohli is batting exceptionally well in IPL 2024. Scoring 379 runs, his average is impressive – 63.17. That makes him the leading run-scorer so far. Kohli has unleashed his skills, dominating the tournament. Consistent and relentless, his performance has been truly remarkable.
Kohli has smashed 16 maximums in eight innings this season, bringing his total six-hitting record to 250, the fourth-highest in the IPL. AB de Villiers, a former teammate of Kohli, is just above him on the list.
The South African, who played 170 IPL innings, hit 251 maximums. Kohli is only two sixes away from surpassing de Villiers’ total and may become the competition’s third-highest six-hitter in history.
