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May 7 2022, 13:23 · Alex Sarwar

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | IPL 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | IPL 2022
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THE FACTS

When is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on and what time does it start? Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place on Sunday 8th May, 2022 – 11:00 (UK)

Where is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore taking place? Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India

Where can I get tickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore? Visit each team’s official website for the latest ticket information

What channel is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore on in the UK? Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will be televised live on Sky Sports

Where can I stream Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore live on Sky Go

THE LOWDOWN

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad come into this match under pressure having fallen to a third straight defeat last Thursday, losing by 21 runs against Delhi Capitals after conceding a large score of 207 bowling first.
  • Umran Malik and his searing pace has been a highlight for SRH across the competition so far, but the fast bowler failed to make an impact against Delhi, not taking a wicket and conceding 13 runs an over on average, so he’ll be hoping to bounce back immediately.

ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE

  • Royal Challengers Bangalore got themselves back on the winning trail with a 13-run triumph over Chennai Super Kings as they successfully defended a score of 173/8, restricting MS Dhoni’s side to 160/8 in response.
  • Virat Kohli’s move to open the batting is starting to slowly reap some rewards with the former Indian skipper backing up his half-century against Gujarat Titans with a solid 30 here, putting on 62 for the first wicket with skipper Faf du Plessis and RCB will be looking for the two experienced campaigners to take full advantage of the powerplay.

THE PREDICTION

Momentum within the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp appears to have firmly disappeared and Kane Williamson’s men now find themselves under significant pressure having dropped out of the top four. Royal Challengers Bangalore have not been able to put together an extended winning streak together recently, but they are capable of beating any team on their day and confidence is high among their squad following their win over Chennai. That performance showed RCB’s ability to defend a total in a tight situation, which bodes well for them going forward. Combine that with the upturn of Kohli’s form and another Royal Challengers Bangalore win may well be on the cards in this one.