The home team, led by a swashbuckling batsman and an inspirational captain in Adam Gilchrist, go into the match as clear favourites. Boasting a powerful batting line-up and a relatively good bowling attack, the Deccan Chargers would look at not following the routes of fellow IPL teams but hope to start the tournament on a winning note. The Hyderabad side is a well-balanced unit With both the batting as well as the bowling department having players of international stature. The Chargers staged a dramatic turnaround to win the second edition of the IPL and would be looking to replicate the form as they aim at being the Champions of Champions.