IPL 2020: Top three picks for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Mumbai Indians

After being on the verge of elimination, Sunrisers Hyderabad are able to remain in the competition with consecutive victories. Sunrisers Hyderabad are on the back of a comprehensive victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore and will look to seal the playoffs spot with a victory over Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Few results have gone in Sunrisers’ way which has simplified the equation for them. Sun risers Hyderabad are up against the in-form Mumbai Indians at Sharjah Cricket Ground.

In their previous game, Sunrisers Hyderabad restricted Royal Challengers Bangalore for a mere 120 on the Sharjah surface. The response in the target chase was strong from Sunrsiers Hyderabad as they scaled the target in just 14.1 overs. Their net run rate is a big boost for them as they have it close to +0.6. Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to extend their momentum to the playoffs with a win here.

However, a loss at Sharjah will not only shatter their dreams but also put Kolkata Knight Riders into the playoffs. The team would like to make the playoffs as they missed out in a similar fashion. Manish Pandey and Wriddhiman Saha hitting the top form is a boon for the side whereas Sandeep Sharma and  T Natarajan has helped the team to stop the opposition from scoring big.

Here are the top three picks for Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial game against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday:

#1) Manish Pandey

The Indian batsman found his form against Delhi Capitals in a crucial game and since then, the player hasn’t looked back. Manish Pandey‘s form has been crucial for Sunrisers Hyderabad’s resurgence and the team will hope a similar sort of performance from the player on Tuesday.

Sharjah Cricket Ground has been a happy hunting ground for the batsmen. For a player like Manish Pandey who is in red hot form, it is like a cheery on the cake. He will be one of the top three picks for Sunrisers Hyderabad against table-toppers.

#2) David Warner

David Warner is like Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Whenever the Aussie has performed, Sunrisers Hyderabad are able to win the game. The Orange Army are in the pursuit of their seventh victory and they require the captain’s contribution on a crucial day.

In the previous game against Royal Challengers Bangalore, the player started brightly with a six but was soon dismissed. The player is key to SRH’s aspirations and will be one of the top three picks on Tuesday.

#3) T Natarajan

If there is one player who has filled the bi boots perfectly, that is none other than T Natarajan. After Bhuvaneshwar Kumar ruled out for the tournament and Khaleel Ahmed going through bad patch, T Natarajan has fulfilled the duties in both middle overs and death overs. The player has been economical and is a wicket-taker too in the middle overs. Against Mumbai Indians’ strong batting line-up, will look to prove himself.

With all onus on the player’s performance, he will be one of the top three picks for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Will the player deliver at Sharjah?