IPL 2018: How Sunrisers Hyderabad can line-up against the defending Champions

How will Sunrisers line-up for their 2nd game of IPL 2018?

Sunrisers Hyderabad got their campaign in IPL 2018 off to a flyer, after a facile demolition of Rajasthan Royals at home, in the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday.

Restricting the visitors to a paltry tally of 125, Hyderabad wrapped up the chase with four overs still to go and losing just one wicket. But, it will be remembered for Shikhar Dhawan's unbeaten 78, smashing as many as 13 boundaries in the process.

Now, Mumbai Indians are up next, who were jolted in the opening game by Chennai Super Kings and would be aiming to bounce back into the contest.

So how will SRH line-up to counter the threat? Let's have a look:

Openers

Shikhar Dhawan

His incredible run in the limited overs format in 2018, continued in the IPL, as the southpaw opened his account for the season with an unbeaten 78, to single-handedly thrust his side over the line.

And having finished as the third highest run-getter last year, this was just the start he needed to launch another assault on the Orange Cap.

Wriddhiman Saha's disappointing spell as an opener means that 'Gabbar' would be pushed up the ranks to start the innings with Kane Williamson.

Kane Williamson

The New Zealand skipper played his part in the victory too, scoring 36 runs in 35 balls. But, for large stretches of the game, was left to watch Dhawan shoulder more of the scoring burden.

Nevertheless, it was a confident start by Williamson, who's also to be credited for sending the likes of D'Arcy Short and Ben Stokes back with a runout and a fine catch. He would love to see more of the ball this time around.