IPL 2017, KXIP vs SRH: 5 winning factors

#3 Strategy

Maxwell could be an key player with the bat and ball for KXIP

It looks unlikely that SRH will have to use any new strategy in this match because they have quite a simple game plan. They bowl and bat to their strengths and that works wonders for them. Their strategy is to see off their respective weaknesses or the respective bowlers they are vulnerable to while batting and then take on the weaker bowlers

In the bowling department, they have each and every area covered and have particular bowlers set for particular batsmen.

Moreover, the bowlers execute their plans accurately and hence reap the rewards. One strategy they will probably use in this match is bowling leg-spin or left arm off spin to the dangerous Glenn Maxwell. The Australian has often perished to these type of bowlers and Warner will not shy away from using this strategy against his Australian team-mate.

KXIP will need to be very smart with their strategies in this match. Glenn Maxwell and KC Cariappa may bowl within the power-play to trouble the two left-handed batsmen, Warner and Dhawan. They will have to set an attacking field and lure the batsmen to play big shots hoping that the result will go down in their favour.

Moreover, Hashim Amla will have to be assigned the role of batting throughout the innings so that their weak middle order isn’t exposed.