IPL Betting: Delhi Daredevils v Hyderabad Sunrisers

Steyn has been brilliant for Sunrisers

Ed Hawkins, the SJA Betting Writer of the Year, suggests the well-backed Daredevils are well underpriced and looks to the runs markets for better value...

Delhi Daredevils v Hyderabad Sunrisers
Start time: 15.30BST
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Delhi
The Daredevils were one of the most fancied sides after topping the points section last term but they have been horrendous so far, continuing the form which saw them slip away sorrily in the knockouts. Three defeats from three is not the start anyone expected and Jeremy Snape, the esteemed performance coach, must be baffled how a side which is bursting with talent can be so insipid. Lasith Malinga made his first match in defeat by Mumbai. But he was of little use. The Indians racked up a massive 209. Virender Sehwag looks likely to recover from an ankle niggle.

Hyderabad Sunrisers
The sun does not look like setting yet on the new franchise's ambitions. One of the rags of the tournament have looked rich in ability and camaraderie. With two wins from three outings they are nicely cosseted in the top four, making a mockery of the Daredevils' bigger wage packets at the foot of the section. Thisara Perrera, the Sri Lanka beefcake, is biffing it at a strike rate of more than 150 and Dale Steyn was awesome in the Super Over against Bangalore.

Innings runs
The Feroz Shah Kotla is not the most reliable of batting tracks according to gossip and rumour. But that is an unfair reputation when you look at the stats. The first-innings scores for last season read: 110-157-192-207-152-153-136-215. There are some big numbers there contributing to an average of 166. Indeed, Rajasthan made 165 batting first in the one game in Delhi so far. It would make sense therefore to go more than 160 for the side batting first for this one. You should be able to get around even money.

Match odds
It is difficult to imagine that Delhi, boasting Mahela Jaywardene, Virender Sehwag and David Warner can lose four in a row. It is difficult to imagine any side losing four in a row in such a short format with game-changers in their midst. But we sure as hell aren't backing Delhi at prices as low as 1.664/6. We would rather chew off our own hand than have it hovering over the 'back' button. Hyderabad are 2.3411/8. It is a no-brainer to plump for a back-to-lay at such odds. Given Delhi's form we can be confident the Sunrisers can have a spell of dominance enabling us to get out at sub 2.001/1.

Top Delhi runscorer
Jayawardene-Warner-Sehwag is a mouth-watering front three and we are spoilt for choice rather if they line-up together. Jayawardene has actually looked pretty classy, Warner has a 50 last time but if Sehwag is fit he could return with a bang. If we can get 4.003/1 he might be worth following.

Top Hyderabad runscorer
Perera is Hyderabad's top runscorer so far and will be available at chunky prices. Otherwise expect Kumar Sangakkara and Shikkar Dhawn to attract most cash.

Recommended bet
More than 160 first-innings runs at 2.001/1