The 53rd match of IPL 2017 will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Lions and will be crucial encounter for Sunrisers as a win assures them a place in the play-offs.This will be the second encounter at Green Park in Kanpur this season, which is the second home ground of Gujarat Lions. The last match played at this venue was a high scoring affair. With both sides boasting off strong batting line-ups, one can expect this match also to be a high scoring affair.

With nothing to lose, our Lions will be fearless today. Last match of the #IPL, let`s finish on a high. #GameMaariChhe #GLvSRH pic.twitter.com/wKZkbylpM3

— The Gujarat Lions (@TheGujaratLions) May 13, 2017

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, a lot will depend on the top 3-David Warner, Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson, who have been the most prolific scorers this season.The team also has two of the most successful bowlers of IPL 10 in the form of Rashid Khan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. SRH also come into this important match at the back of a confidence-boosting win over table-toppers Mumbai Indians.

Our troops were training hard on a hot day in Kanpur ☀️.
It`s our last league game, and we`d love to finish it off in style.
#RiseOfOrange pic.twitter.com/Bgpp17fG92

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 12, 2017

On the other hand, Suresh Raina-led Lions would love to finish the 2017 edition on a high. They would like to play party-poopers for the defending champions for whom it’s a do-or-die battle. SRH are currently at the fourth spot with 15 points and are being closely followed by Kings XI Punjab.

It`s our last match today and skipper @ImRaina has a special message for all our fans. Thank you all for the love & support! #GameMaariChhe pic.twitter.com/eEKIOfw8rm

— The Gujarat Lions (@TheGujaratLions) May 13, 2017

Source: NYOOOZ DESK - IPL