Both the teams have won two of the four matches they have played so far, but a higher net run rate has put SRH fifth on the points table.
Preview
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will battle it out against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 23 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). The two will face each other on Tuesday, April 9 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. PBKS have been inconsistent while SRH remain a formidable unit but an unpredictable side.
Both the teams have won two of the four matches they have played so far, but a higher net run rate has put SRH fifth on the points table – one place ahead of their rivals in the upcoming match. The Orange Army is coming on the back of an impressive win six-wicket against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Meanwhile, Shikhar Dhawan and Co will be riding high on the confidence of their incredible last-over win against Gujarat Titans (GT), all credits to their ‘mistaken identity’ Shashank Singh. As we head into an exciting affair, let’s take a look at probable XIs, pitch report, top pics, fantasy teams and many more.
Match Information
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 23
Indian Premier League, 9 Apr 2024, Tue, 7:30 PM IST ,Chandigarh
Probable PlayingXI
Punjab Kings
Shikhar Dhawan(C), Shashank Singh, Sikandar Raza, SM Curran, JM Bairstow, P Simran Singh, JM Sharma, Harpreet Brar, K Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, HV Patel
Bench: Harpreet Singh, RR Rossouw, Shivam Singh, AR Sharma, Prince Choudhary, A Taide, LS Livingstone, R Dhawan, T Thyagarajan, RD Chahar, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Chris Woakes, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Nathan Ellis
Sunrisers Hyderabad
TM Head, AK Markram, Abdul Samad, Abhishek Sharma, Shahbaz Ahmed, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, H Klaasen, Pat Cummins(C), T Natarajan, B Kumar, M Markande
Bench: UD Yadav, Glenn Phillips, RA Tripathi, Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Sanvir Singh, Washington Sundar, M Jansen, Jaydev Unadkat, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Akash Singh, W Hasaranga, Umran Malik
Injury News
Weather Report: Clear Sky
Win Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 162
Pitch Report
Captains
Heinrich Klaasen SRH | wk – 9
Heinrich Klaasen is SRH’s key strength in the middle order. The Proteas hard-hitter has scored 177 runs in four matches at an incredible strike rate of 203.45.
If Klaasen is equipped with the finishing role, Abhishek Sharma is responsible for the powerful start. The youngster has had an outstanding season so far, scoring 161 runs at an astounding strike rate of 217.57.
Shikhar Dhawan is a vital cog in PBKS’ batting unit. Known for scoring big runs and anchoring the innings, the skipper aims to get his team off to a strong start. The southpaw has amassed 138 runs in four matches.
Top
Kagiso Rabada PBKS | BOWL – 9
Kagiso Rabada will have a lot to do against a powerful batting unit. The right-arm pacer is the backbone of the PBKS pace attack and has claimed six wickets so far. He is one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming match.
The star all-rounder has made decent contributions in both departments so far. He shone with a 47-ball 63 against DC and was excellent with the ball against LSG, picking up three wickets for 28 runs.
The opening combo of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma has done well for SRH so far. The Aussie batter has given his team a fiery start in the Powerplay and will aim to continue that against PBKS.
Budget
Harpreet Brar has so far stood out for his wicket-taking ability and bowling economically. The left-arm spinner is Punjab’s main weapon to pick up crucial wickets in the middle overs and disrupt SRH’s scoring rate. He can also chip in with some valuable runs in the lower-middle order.
Shashank Singh is in red-hot form. He was the torchbearer of PBKS’ incredible last-over win against Gujarat Titans in their last match. He scored 61 off just 29 balls, including six fours and four maximums.\
Aiden Markram SRH | bat – 9
Aiden Markram can play well depending on the situation. If the team wants to build a partnership, he is ready to anchor at a good strike rate and if they want to score at a rapid pace, the right-hander will unleash his beast mode.
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