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**Headline: Travis Head Cleared to Play as Sunrisers Hyderabad Face Crucial Match Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru**

**Lucknow, India –** Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) received a boost ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as opener Travis Head has been declared fit to play. Head, who missed the previous game against Lucknow due to a bout of COVID-19, has cleared all necessary protocols.

“As far as I’m aware, he’s declared fit and ready to go for selection,” confirmed SRH bowling coach James Franklin at a press conference.

Head’s return will be welcomed by SRH, who are aiming to solidify their position. While Head has scored 281 runs in 11 matches this season at a strike rate of 156.11, it’s his potential and match-winning ability that the team relies on.

Meanwhile, RCB also received positive news on the fitness front. Coach Andy Flower confirmed that both captain Rajat Patidar and opener Phil Salt are fit and available for selection. Patidar has recovered from a knock to his right hand. Salt has also recovered from illness.

For RCB, this match is of paramount importance. The Rajat Patidar-led side needs to win both of their remaining matches to secure a top-2 finish in the league standings, giving them two opportunities to qualify for the final.

In other IPL news, Mitchell Marsh recently achieved his maiden IPL century against Gujarat Titans. The Ekana Stadium will host the contest after the BCCI changed the venue due to heavy rain in Bengaluru.

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