PBKS vs SRH IPL 2024: Clash of the Mid-Table Titans
In what promises to be a riveting encounter, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match No. 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur on Monday, April 9, 2024. Both teams find themselves in a mid-table logjam, with two wins and two losses from their four matches, each having accumulated four points so far.
Match Details:
- Date: Monday, April 9, 2024
- Venue: PCA Stadium, Mullanpur
- Time: Evening start
Team Performance and Playing XI Predictions:
PBKS Predicted XI: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh
SRH Predicted XI: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande
Key Players to Watch Out For:
- PBKS: Kagiso Rabada – The South African pacer has been PBKS’s standout bowler, with six wickets so far. His performance will be crucial in keeping the run rate in check.
- SRH: Abhishek Sharma – The young opener has been in sensational form, scoring 161 runs in four games at a strike rate of 217.57. SRH will rely on him to continue his impressive run.
Head-to-Head Stats:
In their previous encounters, SRH has dominated PBKS, winning 14 out of the 21 matches between the two teams.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at PCA Stadium is expected to be favorable to batsmen, similar to the previous game. Dew might play a role in the evening.
Weather Report:
The weather in Chandigarh is expected to be ideal for cricket, with a temperature around 25 degrees Celsius and humidity at 18-19 percent.
Fantasy XI Prediction:
According to experts, the following Fantasy XI could be ideal for this match
The PBKS vs SRH match is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two evenly matched teams. With both teams eager to break free from the mid-table, fans can expect a fiercely contested match at the PCA Stadium.
