Sunrisers Hyderabad quickly turned around their opening day loss against Kolkata with a morale boosting win over Rajasthan at home. They have their next game against serial loser Royal Challengers Bangalore. Virat Kohli’s men have been poor in both their games and they will have to lift their standards in order to avoid a hat-trick of defeats. With games coming thick and fast in the league, the franchisees hardly get time to dwell on their mistakes. Both Bangalore and Hyderabad boast of some of the best T20 batsmen of all time. This could very well be a high scoring game with the batsmen stamping their authority. Here we have a look at the players to watch out for. IPL 2019 Schedule in PDF: Download VIVO Indian Premier League 12 Full Timetable With Fixtures, Matches, Team and Venue Details.

David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

David Warner of Sunrisers Hyderabad (Photo Credits: IANS)

The Australian opener is batting as though he was never out of the game for a year. David Warner has tormented bowlers in his first two games and this has helped Sunrisers Hyderabad dominate the powerplay overs. Against a side like RCB who do not bowl well, things could really get out of hand for them if Warner is at the crease.

Vijay Shankar (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Vijay Shankar of Sunrisers Hyderabad (Photo Credits: IANS)

The Indian all-rounder chipped in with a well made 35 of just 15 balls against Rajasthan and for a second consecutive game, his role was critical in helping his team win. He has gained prominence in the last six months that has enabled his meteoric rise in Indian cricket.

Rashid Khan (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Rashid Khan of Sunrisers Hyderabad (Photo Credits: IANS)

While other bowlers have gone for plenty around him, Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan maintained his miserly traits with the bowl. An attacking spinner who pops up with crucial wickets, his dual with the RCB middle order may very well determine which the game will go. IPL 2019 Purple Cap Winner Updated.

Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore (Photo Credits: IANS)

The Indian maestro has struggled with the bat in the first two games where his failure to up the ante has been a major problem. Kohli generally likes to bat till the end and hit big towards the end of his innings. If Bangalore are to do well particularly when they are chasing a total, Virat Kohli’s form becomes really crucial.

AB de Villiers (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

AB de Villiers of Royal Challengers Bangalore (Photo Credits: IANS)

The South African veteran was amongst the runs against Mumbai Indian but failed to take his team to victory. He has all the shorts in the world needed to excel in T20 cricket and when on a song, ABD is probably the most dangerous player in the world. On a flat track of Hyderabad, he will enjoy putting the bowlers to the sword.  IPL 2019 Orange Cap Winner Updated.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore desperately need a win to lift their spirits with nothing going their way so far. Hyderabad will be aware of this situation and would look to put them under pressure right from the onset. The home side looks firm favourites to win this game.

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