PBKS vs SRH: A Battle for Mid-Table Supremacy
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 throws up another interesting clash today as Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. Both teams are currently tied on points with two wins and two losses, making this a crucial encounter for their playoff aspirations.
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head and Rivalry:
Historically, SRH has dominated the head-to-head record, winning 14 out of the 21 encounters against PBKS. However, PBKS will be looking to turn the tables, especially with the home crowd advantage. But the last 5 outings between these two are competitive with 3 winning by SRH and 2 by PBKS.
PBKS vs SRH Probable Playing XIs:
PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Liam Livingstone/Sikandar Raza, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada [Impact sub: Arshdeep Singh]
SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Mayank Agarwal/Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande [Impact sub: Jaydev Unadkat]
PBKS vs SRH Match Win Prediction
Experts slightly favor SRH due to their recent form and balanced squad. However, PBKS’ home advantage and the pitch conditions that might suit their fast bowlers shouldn’t be underestimated. This match promises to be a close contest.
PBKS vs SRH Dream11 Team:
Picking the right Dream11 team will be tricky. Consider in-form batsmen like Dhawan, Bairstow, Williamson, and Tripathi. SRH’s bowling attack, especially Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umran Malik, could be handy. Don’t forget the all-around abilities of Washington Sundar and Kagiso Rabada.
PBKS vs SRH Pitch and Weather Report:
The pitch in Chandigarh is known for its assistance to fast bowlers with good bounce. The weather forecast predicts a clear sky and hot conditions, favoring batsmen early on but potentially assisting spinners later in the innings. It’s the fastest pitch in India So SRH might include Pacer Umran Malik today.
PBKS vs SRH Player Matchups:
- Shikhar Dhawan vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: A rematch of the perennial contest. Dhawan’s form will be crucial for PBKS.
- Jonny Bairstow vs Pat Cummins: The explosive English batsman against the Aussie pace sensation. An exciting battle to watch. The batter lost his wicket thrice to Cummins striking at 69 and he is also weak against left-arm spinners. So, SRH might open the spell with Abhishek Sharma again.
- Travis Head vs Spinners: The batter is on a song with his powerplay destruction, but getting out against spinners on all three occasions.
This match promises to be a high-octane encounter. Stay tuned for the exciting clash between PBKS and SRH!