IPL 2017: Match 1: Probable Sunrisers Hyderabad XI against Royal Challengers Bangalore

1. David Warner

Warner was not in the best of forms during Australia's recently-concluded tour of India, but he did score well in the match at Dharamsala. And he is expected to be a key player for Hyderabad.

So expect another brilliant innings from the left-handed Australian swashbuckler.

2. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan is keen to make a mark after losing his berth in the Indian national side ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017. Better performance in the IPL pave way for the left-handed Delhi dasher's return to India squad.

Dhawan was impressive in the recent Deodhar Trophy and would look to carry the good form into the IPL.

3. Kane Williamson

The New Zealand skipper didn't play much games last year due to the presence of England's Eoin Morgan in the side. But this year, the New Zealand top order batsman would be desperate to make a mark. He'll come to bat at No. 3.

4. Yuvraj Singh

The veteran India cricketer is still a force to reckon with in the shortest version of the game.

Yuvraj had a brilliant limited-overs' series against England and team's expectations from the southpaw would be more such innings.

5. Deepak Hooda

The young middle-order batsman will come out to bat at No. 3 against RCB in Hyderabad.

The right-handed batsman had sensational domestic season and team would be banking upon his big hitting skills.

6. Naman Ojha (wicketkeeper)

The veteran cricketer will once again put on the gloves to work behind the stumps. The team would also bee hoping that he wields his willow lower down the order.

7. Moises Henriques

The Australia all-rounder is an explosive batsman apart from being a medium pacer. Henriques is capable of hitting big sixes lower down the order.

8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

The India seamer had a brilliant IPL last season and his reputation as an opening and death-over bowler has only improved ever since.

The right-handed pacer from Uttar Pradesh will once again start the bowling attack for the SRH.

9. Rashid Khan

The eighteen-year-old Afghan sensation Rashid Khan will start his maiden stint in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad, as he shares the dressing room with his childhood hero Yuvraj Singh.

Rashid had phenomenal performance in the 2017 in the limited overs making him perfect fit for the playing XI. Also, most of players haven't played against him thus he'll be a mystery them.

10. Pravin Tambe

The oldest cricketer in the IPL 2017, Pravin Tambe will be making his debut for SRH. Given his experience and past performances in the league, Tambe might get a chance into the playing XI tonight.

11. Ashish Nehra

The left-handed pacer from Delhi will once again be the lead bowler for the Sunrisers in the IPL 2017. Nehra will play most game for his side this year as well, provided he's fit.