IPL 2024 – Match 66, SRH vs GT: Top 3 Players You Can Pick In Your Dream11 Fantasy Team As Captain & Vice-Captain

Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma are the perfect captaincy & vice-captaincy choices for SRH vs GT match

The 66th Match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will witness Gujarat Titans against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. It is scheduled on May 16th from 7:30 pm.

So far in the tournament, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have won seven and lost five. They are now in fourth place in the points table, and the Sunrisers would like to win their remaining games and seal the playoffs spot. They need to win one out of the two remaining games.

The Gujarat Titans, on the other hand, have five wins and seven losses thus far. They’re already out of the playoffs race. They are now ninth in the points table and will play this match as a show of pride.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be led by Pat Cummins, while GT will be led by Shubman Gill, who produced an excellent innings against CSK but could not qualify.

The Sunrisers, unlike other teams, have no one to rely on to make the playoffs. Two victories and a direct trip into the playoffs. Furthermore, if RR fails to maintain its second-place position, SRH may finish second as well.

GT Defeated SRH at Narendra Modi Stadium when both the teams last met in the league. GT chased down a minimal target given by SRH.

SRH in their last game against LSG shocked the world with their audacious hitting, chasing 166 in 9.4 overs, making a world record and a statement for all other teams in the tournament. Meanwhile, GT’s game was a washout against KKR.

SRH would like to win both their games in the same fashion they play, dominating other teams also setting a statement for other teams to follow.

Punt players to look out for:

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH)
  • Kartik Tyagi (GT)

GT vs SRH: Top Three Players You Can Pick As Captain:

Travis Head

Travis Head
Travis Head | Source: X.com

Travis Head has been playing like a true beast in this IPL, taking on bowlers from bowl one and winning the game in the powerplay itself for SRH. His transition from international cricket to IPL has been phenomenal, and he is expected to consistently score runs making him a perfect choice for captain. He has made 533 runs in 12 matches.

Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma | Source: X.com

Along with Travis Head is the man who opens the inning with him and plays at par with him matching his ability to hit sixes at will. Abhishek Sharma will be handy against pacers of GT. Abhishek has scored 401 runs in 12 matches and would be eyeing to continue his Midas touch.

Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill | Source: X.com

Shubman Gill announced his comeback in the game against CSK by scoring a century against a tough bowling unit. Shubman has scored 426 runs in 12 matches and would like to finish the season on a high with some good runs under his belt.

Differential Picks For SRH vs GT:

  • Sai Sudarshan (GT)
  • Aiden Markram (SRH)
  • Mohit Sharma (GT)