Analysing the knockout clash at the PCA New International Stadium in Chandigarh, Kumble said SRH\u2019s balanced squad makes them favourites against a Rajasthan side heavily dependent on a handful of players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf you compare the two teams man for man, SRH have more match-winners. Rajasthan, on the other hand, relies heavily on a few individuals \u2013 Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and Jofra Archer,\u201d Kumble told Jio Hotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former India coach added that Rajasthan\u2019s fortunes could largely depend on whether their key players deliver in the pressure game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf those three don't fire, their batting and bowling both look thin. That could be the difference in a knockout game,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kumble also pointed to the league-stage clash between the two sides earlier this season as a major turning point in SRH\u2019s campaign. He highlighted the impact made by young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who made their IPL debuts in that match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe game that Sunrisers Hyderabad would remember dearly is the one against Rajasthan Royals of the league phase, where Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain made their IPL debuts. That was a turning point for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season,\u201d Kumble noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBefore that game, they had a different playing combination. After bringing in those young bowlers, they found a winning formula. Hinge and Hussain tore through RR's top order in that game,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kumble further suggested SRH could once again look towards Hinge for the Eliminator and hinted that the youngster may replace Harshal Patel in the playing XI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBefore that game, they had a different playing combination. After bringing in those young bowlers, they found a winning formula. Hinge and Hussain tore through RR's top order in that game,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The winner of the Eliminator will stay alive in the IPL playoffs race, while the losing side will exit the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n