Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
Preview
Punjab Kings On a Roll, Sunrisers Hyderabad in Need of a Win
Sunrisers Hyderabad will need to come up with something
special to get a win against Punjab Kings on Sunday. It won't be an easy match,
but if Sunrisers Hyderabad can play to their strengths and capitalize on their
home advantage, they might be able to turn their season around.
Venue
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has a well-balanced pitch, where both batters and bowlers can do well. The average score for the first innings in the last 20 matches played here is 157 runs. The pitch provides good opportunities for both teams to perform. Depending on the conditions on the day, the team winning the toss may choose to bat or bowl.
The pacers have taken 64% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers
Team News
Livingstone hurt his knee while playing cricket for the
first time in Pakistan last December. He is still waiting for permission to
play from the ECB. However, Bhanuka Rajapaksa did not get seriously hurt in the
last match when he got hit by a ball from Dhawan, which is good news for Punjab
Kings. Kagiso Rabada can now play, but it is unclear if they will replace
Nathan Ellis, who has been doing well.
Harry Brook has not had a very good start in the IPL. He only got 16 runs from 25 balls in his first two games. Despite this, Sunrisers Hyderabad should continue to support him and give him a chance to prove himself..
Head to Head
Expected Playing XI - Batting Order
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11
1.Anmolpreet Singh(WK), 2. Mayank Agarwal, 3. Rahul
Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram(C), 5. Harry Brook, 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Abdul
Samad, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. T Natarajan, 10. Umran Malik, 11. Adil Rashid
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible Playing 11
1.Shikhar Dhawan(C), 2. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 3. Bhanuka
Rajapaksa, 4. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 5. Shahrukh Khan, 6. Sam Curran, 7. Sikandar
Raza, 8. Nathan Ellis, 9. Harpreet Brar, 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh
Stats Facts
- Sunrisers Hyderabad have won six out of seven matches against Punjab Kings played in Hyderabad, even though their overall head-to-head record over the last five years is tied at five wins each.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad have started the last four IPL seasons with two losses in a row, but they have won two T20 titles in the past after losing their first two matches.
- Mayank Agarwal's batting form has declined since his golden period from 2019 to 2021, with an average of only 16.5 and a strike rate of 121.57. During the years 2019-2021, his average was 34.2 and his strike rate was 146.15.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a bowler for Sunrisers Hyderabad, has an impressive record against Punjab Kings, having taken 26 wickets in 18 games.
- Sam Curran, a player for Punjab Kings, has an excellent strike rate of 256.25 against left-arm pacers in the IPL, and Sunrisers Hyderabad may have a couple of them in their playing XI.
Selections for Fantasy games
- Shikhar Dhawan is a consistent player and is in excellent form, in Last game he scored 86 runs and without a doubt Shikhar Dhawan will be the best choice for captaincy in this game.
- Nathan Ellis is in tremendous form, Ellis Picked up 5 wickets in 2 IPL games and he will look to continue his sensational form in this game as well.
- Nathan Ellis and Umran Malik are the top bowlers' picks, both of them are in exceptional form and will play an important role in this game.
- Sam Curran, a player for Punjab Kings, has an excellent strike rate of 256.25 against left-arm pacers in the IPL.
Predictions
Sunrisers Hyderabad may win
In conclusion, this IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings is shaping up to be a must-watch for cricket fans. With the season starting to take shape, every match is crucial, and both teams will be looking to secure a vital win. So, sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the excitement of the IPL.