SRH vs RR Playing XIs: Pretorious, major shock in Hinge headline for Uppal showdown

Both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have made several changes ahead of their match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, April 13. Up to three debutants could take the stage tonight.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, who won the toss, elected to bowl first. He mentioned that they have two changes. Shimron Hetmyer, who has been a mainstay in the Royals jersey, is missing and 20-year-old South African star Lhuan-dre Pretorious is in. Apart from that, the experienced Tushar Deshpande is on the bench without the cap Brijesh Sharma.

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In Hyderabad, they decided to do away with their experienced pacers in Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel. Instead comes Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain as Ishan Kishan said at the toss. But it should be noted that both Harshal and Sakib are on the Impact Sub list, which means plans can change if needed.

SRH vs RR: Who is Lhuan dre Pretorious?

Lhuan dre Pretorious is regarded as one of the most exciting young batting prospects in South Africa, known for his aggressive stroke play and confidence at the crease. As a left-handed wicket-keeper batsman, he has built a reputation as a fearless top-order hitter capable of beating the bowlers early.

Thanks to his rapid rise, he entered the international scene as a teenager, where he became the youngest South African registers 150 on Test debut. Having already made an IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals last season, he returns with rising expectations of his ability to provide explosive starts.

SRH vs RR: Who is Praful Hinge?

Praful Hinge is the Vidarbha seamer who has quietly impressed in the domestic circuit with his consistency and work rate. Primarily known for his performances with the red ball, the right-arm pacer has shown the ability to maintain discipline over long spells while taking crucial wickets.

Although still relatively new to the T20 format, he has shown control and poise when given the opportunity. Picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 crore, Hinge now finds himself stepping into a higher intensity setup where his adaptability will be closely monitored.

SRH vs RR: Who is Sakib Hussain?

Sakib Hussain is a budding fast bowler from Bihar who has steadily worked his way through domestic cricket. He first caught the eye as a teenager with an outstanding T20 performance where he showcased his knack for picking wickets in short bursts. Since then, he has continued to develop, highlighted by a strong performance in the Ranji Trophy, where he took six wickets.

Hussain, who was previously part of Kolkata Knight Riders without playing in the game, now gets another opportunity at the IPL level with Sunrisers Hyderabad where he will look to convert potential into performance.