Overview
- SRH head coach Daniel Vettori said scans found no fracture in Brydon Carse’s bowling hand, though swelling from a nets blow kept him out of Saturday’s opener.
- He added that Carse is improving and will be considered for selection against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 2 at Eden Gardens.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased 202 in 15.4 overs in the opener, with David Payne, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga and Harsh Dubey conceding 144 runs in 11 overs.
- If Carse is passed fit, SRH are likely to bench an overseas pacer because IPL rules allow only four overseas players in the XI.
- Captain Pat Cummins remains unavailable with no return date, leaving SRH short of death-overs control as they work on quick fixes to the attack.