The 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL) season heads into match eight with Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Rajasthan Royals on Friday.
As fans, it’s not just watching the action that’s there to look forward to, but IPL fantasy games mean you have the opportunity to get involved as well.
As the IPL’s official partner, Dream11 runs a daily contest for each game apart from the default format which is conducted per round.
Here, we focus on helping you navigate your way through the former.
Without further adieu, here are our top options in each category for this encounter.
BATSMAN
David Warner – SRH (10 credits)
David Warner seemed to have picked up from where he left off in 2017 – he missed 2018 – with his first appearance in the 2019 season. He wasted absolutely no time, racing to 85 off just 53 balls in a stunning knock.
Unfortunately, he ended up on the losing side following Andre Russell’s heroics for Kolkata Knight Riders, but there’s no denying he looks in fine form.
BOWLER
Rashid Khan – SRH (9.5)
A fine display against KKR who were smart enough to see his overs through and attack the rest of the bowling contingent. Finished with 1-26 from his four overs but was unfortunate to not pick up more wickets. May get more joy against Rajasthan.
Rashid Khan. Image credit – @IPL/Twitter.
ALL-ROUNDER
Ben Stokes – RR (9.5)
Picked up a couple of wickets against Kings XI Punjab but had some loose deliveries punished. Managed to bag the big wicket of Chris Gayle though but disappointed with the bat.
WICKETKEEPER
Jos Buttler – RR (10.5)
If it wasn’t for his controversial ‘Mankad’ dismissal, Rajasthan may have been celebrating a victory from their opening match. He looked in devastating form, hitting 69 from 43 before Ravichandran Ashwin ran him out at the non-striker’s end.
The Englishman was left fuming as Rasjathan collapsed. He’ll want to exorcise a few demons here.
CAPTAIN – David Warner
VICE-CAPTAIN – Jos Buttler
