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Punjab Kings
Sunrisers Hyderabad
The 23rd game of IPL 2024 is coming up at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, and it's between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). With both teams having displayed commendable prowess in the early stages of the tournament, this match is poised to be a critical juncture in their journey towards IPL glory. Punjab Kings, with a 50% win rate this season from their first 4 matches, show promise and resilience.Β
On the other side, SunRisers Hyderabad, despite winning only one out of their first 3 matches, have a historical upper hand in head-to-head encounters against PBKS, winning 14 out of 21 matchups.
The last 5 head-to-head clashes have seen SRH clinching victory in 3 matches as opposed to PBKSβ 2 wins, showcasing their ability to outperform PBKS in high-stakes situations. With balanced batting and bowling line-ups on both ends, this contest is expected to be a closely fought battle.
SRH's opening pair, known for their aggressive and high-scoring starts are likely to outperform PBKS' openers whoβve been inconsistent, setting a higher score before the first wicket falls.
The betting tip is...
The team with the highest score at first dismissal - SRH
43 %
57 %
Punjab KingsSunrisers HyderabadPBKS are ready to give their best again with captain Shikhar Dhawan leading the way. He's the highest scorer with 138 runs in 4 matches this season. Liam Livingstone will be back after missing the last match and has scored 327 runs in 9 matches, showing he's a big hitter.
He will be needed by PBKS to counter SRHβs power-hitting middle order. Prabhsimran Singh is also important to the team with his 295 runs from 10 matches. Shashank Singh, who scored an unbeaten 61 last time, will be important, especially playing against his former side.
For bowling, Kagiso Rabada is at the top with 6 wickets in 4 matches, and Harpreet Brar has taken 4 wickets but has been good at keeping the runs down. Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, and Sam Curran, all have 4 wickets each and they will look to give away fewer runs in this important game against a side well capable of scoring big runs.
Livingstone will come back in for Raza to counter the oppositionβs hitting.
Predicted Lineup: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
SRH are gearing up with a powerful batting lineup for their next match. Abhishek Sharma, with 124 runs from 3 matches and a strike rate of 200, along with Travis Head, who bats at an explosive rate of 213.15, are set to open the innings.
Heinrich Klaasen, one of the season's top scorers, stands as their mainstay, boasting 515 runs from 10 matches with an average of 64.38 and a strike rate of 189.33. Aiden Markram, although quiet so far, is anticipated to make a significant impact in this game. Mayank will also need to improve his SR at the top.
On the bowling front, SRH seeks improvement. Pat Cummins leads their attack with 4 wickets in 3 matches. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, despite his effectiveness with the new ball, tends to give away runs towards the innings' end. The team feels the absence of Natarajan, with Unadkat stepping in as his replacement. Mayank Markande, with 3 wickets in 3 matches, looks to lower his economy rate from 11.27 in the upcoming crucial encounter.
SRH spin has been underperforming so Head could be used as an impact player with Hasaranga starting.
Predicted Lineup: Mayank Agarwal, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Wanindu Hasaranga, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T. Natarajan
SRH look set to outshine PBKS but expect the hosts to bat well at home. SRH's batting, led by the explosive duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, alongside the consistent powerhouse Heinrich Klaasen, is poised to dominate. Although SRH's bowling needs tightening, Pat Cummins and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's expertise with the ball could prove pivotal.Β
The inclusion of Wanindu Hasaranga may tip the scales with his spin, adding a crucial dimension given their weakness in the spin department. Given SRH's historical edge over PBKS, coupled with a batting lineup that's firing on all cylinders, SRH is favoured to clinch a victory in this high-stakes encounter.
