Pitch report by Simon Doull:
Some lovely grass coverage here. Good pace and bounce. Batters have made the most in the early stages here. Only 68 metres to clear the fence at point, not a big hit at all. I say bat first and put runs on the board. It’s a really good surface.
Finch to make his debut for KKR!
Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch is set to make his appearance for a ninth different franchise in the Indian Premier League. Finch has been handed his maiden cap by team mentor David Hussey minutes before toss. He’s not the only debutant though, with Aman Khan also making his debut for the two-time champions today.
In cricket, there is a saying that a leadership role makes a player more ‘mature’, both on and off the field. The added responsibility urges an individual to set an example for his/her teammates with his/her own performance to earn the respect from them. And in this process the player ends up adding more skills to his/her own craft.
This is exactly what is happening with Hardik Pandya in this season of IPL.
The Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders are off to a positive start in IPL 2022, finding themselves at the second spot in the points table. Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson are back in business after losing their first two games by beating Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans — both by eight wickets — in their last two outings.
Chahar ruled out; DC physio tests positive for COVID
In a major blow to CSK’s hopes of successfully defending their title and lift the trophy for a record-equalling fifth time, bowling all-rounder Deepak Chahar was ruled out for the entire season. Chahar had suffered a hamstring injury in February during the home series against the West Indies, and has been out of action since.
As for the development that could potentially affect the entire tournament, DC physio Patrick Farhart has tested positive for COVID and is being closely monitored by the Delhi medical team at the moment.
Resurgent and rejigged SRH gear up for KKR challenge
After a subdued start to the tournament, SRH turned things around with back-to-back wins over Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, and Kane Williamson’s team is now eying a hat-trick of victories.
KKR, on the other hand, are heading into the match after a loss against Delhi Capitals but it remains a formidable side and would look to bounce back from the reversal.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the 25th match of the 2022 Indian Premier League, with Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.