In a mid-table IPL 2024 clash, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be up against each other on April 9. Both teams are tied with four points after two wins and two losses, eager to break free from the crowded middle of the pack.
SRH, a force to be reckoned with
SRH have been a force to be reckoned with, setting the record for the highest team total in IPL history against Mumbai Indians. They followed that up with a convincing six-wicket victory over the defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Their aggressive batting approach, led by players like Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and Aiden Markram, has consistently put pressure on opposing bowlers.
PBKS boast strong batting unit
Punjab Kings also boast a batting lineup with immense power-hitting potential. Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, and Liam Livingstone are all capable of explosive knocks. However, consistency has been an issue for them so far, with only the skipper KL Rahul, delivering consistently. The team will be looking for a breakout performance from their Indian players, Prabhsimran Singh and Jitesh Sharma. They'll also hope for another impactful performance like Shashank Singh's match-winning 61-run knock (off just 29 balls) against the Gujarat Titans.
Both teams are riding the momentum of a win, setting the stage for a thrilling battle. Expect fireworks in the powerplay overs when they clash at the newly-built Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali, Punjab, which will witness its second IPL match on April 9. This promises to be a high-scoring encounter with both teams looking to outmuscle each other.
Let's take you through live streaming details of the PBKS vs SRH's IPL 2024 clash:
When is the PBKS vs SRH IPL 2024 match scheduled?
The IPL 2024 match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad is set to take place at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali, Punjab, on April 9, 2024, at 7:30 pm IST.
How can you watch the PBKS vs SRH match on TV?
The Punjab Kings versus Sunrisers Hyderabad Riders match will be broadcasted live on Star Sports TV channels in India.
Where to stream the PBKS vs SRH match online?
Fans in India can stream the match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad live via Jio Cinema app and website.
How have PBKS and SRH fared against each other in IPL?
These two teams have met a total of 21 times in the IPL, with Hyderabad dominating the head-to-head record. They've emerged victorious in 14 encounters, while Punjab has only managed to win 7. This lopsided record suggests Hyderabad might have a psychological edge going into this match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's squad
Jaydev Unadkat, Jhatavedh Subramanyan, T Natarajan, Mayank Markande, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Pat Cummins (c), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Glenn Phillips, Nitish Reddy, Marco Jansen, Abhishek Sharma, Upendra Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Anmolpreet Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Abdul Samad, Akash Maharaj Singh, Wanindu Hasaranga, Umran Malik.
Punjab Kings' squad
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
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