Indian T20 League 2023 — Match 65: Hyderabad vs Bangalore | D3 Guide
Venue Guide (Rajiv Gandhi Stadium)
Win % Batting 1st: 60%
Win % Batting 2nd: 40%
Pitch Report: The pitch for this game is expected to be on the slower side or a bit two-paced to be precise. There will be some movement for the pacers initially with the new ball and the spinners and slow bowlers will thrive after that. Teams may look to bat first.
Weather: The weather will be clear with no chances of interruption during the game. The temperature will be around 31–33 degrees Celsius. Humidity will be around 30–35%.
Dependable Trio for D3
Faf du Plessis (Bangalore) [Captain]: Faf du Plessis has 631 runs in 12 matches at an average of 57.36 and strike-rate of 154.28 and has 7 fifties to his name. He’s the current orange cap holder. Faf has been pretty solid in the power play and has scored runs in almost every game. He has been in great touch against the pacers and with no real spin threat in Hyderabad, Faf could be in for another big score. He will be our captain pick as well.
Heinrich Klaasen (Hyderabad): Heinrich Klaasen’s last few scores are — 64, 47, 26 and 36. He has been the best batter for his team. Klaasen is batting at number 5 and he’s a beast against the spinners (Averages 77.8 and strikes at 168.1 against spin in 2023). Klaasen will be a key batter for his team in the middle order and he is expected to do well in this game considering RCB’s dependence on spin in the middle overs.
Glenn Maxwell (Bangalore): Glenn Maxwell is a no-brainer for this match. He batted at 3 in the last match. His last two scores are — 54 and 68. He is bowling a few overs as well. Hyderabad is lacking a good left-hand batter in the middle order which affects his value with the ball but he is in sublime form with the bat. Maxwell can wreak havoc in the middle phase if he gets going (averaging 36 and strikes at 176.2 in overs 7–16). Maxwell is a good captain pick as well.