IPL 2015 Schedule: Fixtures, Odds, Live Stream, TV Info and Start Times
Rajasthan Royals have made a perfect start to the 2015 IPL, winning all three of their matches so far to top the early standings.
They can make it four from four on Thursday against Sunrisers Hyderabad, but face a tough challenge, as David Warner's men are coming off a terrific win against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Friday sees the tournament's other undefeated side, Chennai Super Kings, take on struggling Mumbai Indians in a potentially one-sided affair.
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Read on for a closer examination of both fixtures, as well as the upcoming schedule in the IPL, match odds and television information.
| Date | Time (BST) | Fixtures (match odds in brackets) | Predicted Winner |
| April 16 | 3:30 p.m. | Sunrisers Hyderabad (evens) v Rajasthan Royals (10-11) | RR |
| April 17 | 3:30 p.m. | Mumbai Indians (2-1) v Chennai Super Kings (1-2) | CSK |
| April 18 | 11:30 a.m. | Sunrisers Hyderabad (1-2) v Delhi Daredevils (11-10) | SH |
| April 18 | 3:30 p.m. | Kings XI Punjab (8-11) v Kolkata Knight Riders (evens) | KKR |
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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals
Steve Smith was the main man for Rajasthan in their last outing against Mumbai Indians. The in-form Australian batsman hit 79 in 53 balls to lead his side to a convincing seven-wicket victory.
Against Delhi Daredevils it was Deepak Hooda's heroics that saw them to victory, and in a convincing opening victory over Kings XI Punjab, it was a solid bowling unit—particularly James Faulkner and Tim Southee—that got the job done.
The Royals have great depth in all areas, and they look to have a fantastic team spirit, and they have established themselves early on as potential winners of the IPL 2015.
That overall quality should be enough to see them to victory over Sunrisers, although having been thrashed in their opener by CSK, Hyderabad were impressive in beating Royal Challengers by eight wickets.
Indeed, there is quality in the Sunrisers team, enough even to keep Dale Steyn out of the team, Trent Boult currently the first-choice paceman, per ESPN Cricinfo:
In Warner, they have a captain who leads from the front, as he showed with a 27-ball 57 against RCB.
However, against Rajasthan's stronger bowling unit, Sunrisers will surely have a tougher time than they did against Bangalore, and the Royals should pick up a fourth consecutive win.
Mumbai Indians vs. Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians have been poor so far in this year's IPL, losing all three matches thus far.
The Super Kings, on the other hand, have been impressive, with victories over Delhi Daredevils—by one run—and a drubbing of Sunrisers.
Mumbai should have a team to do well at this tournament. They have Lasith Malinga and Vinay Kumar in the bowling unit, both very effective seamers. Meanwhile the likes of Corey Anderson, Aaron Finch, Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard—who scored a 34-ball 70 against Rajasthan—make for a strong batting lineup.
Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar has preached patience, and suggests they will turn their form around, per CricketNDTV:
But Mumbai's fans will hope there is an upturn in fortunes sooner rather than later. Although it probably won't come against CSK, the pre-tournament favourites for a reason.
Chennai smashed 209 last time out against Hyderabad, with Brendon McCullum whacking an unbeaten 56-ball century, and skipper MS Dhoni doing what he does best with a 29-ball 53.
A strong bowling outfit—Ravi Ashwin, Dwayne Bravo, Mohit Sharma—are complemented as well by some excellent fielders, per cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle:
Every side is going to struggle against CSK, not least a Mumbai side who have lost three on the bounce, and Chennai will surely keep pace with Rajasthan with a win on Friday.
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