Shikhar Dhawan shaking hands with SRH players (BCCI)
Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad will go up against each other on Tuesday (April 9). This will be Match 23 of the IPL 2024, and it will take place at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur from 7.30 PM IST onwards.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks, and best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
PBKS vs SRH Toss Update
Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to field first.
No changes for PBKS. Same goes for SRH as well.
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-head stats
There have been 21 IPL meetings between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad thus far. As of now, SRH have a significant lead, having won 14 games, while the Punjab Kings have had the last laugh on just seven occasions.
In their last five meetings, SRH have won three times, while Punjab have emerged victorious on two other occasions.
| Matches | Punjab Kings won | Sunrisers Hyderabad won |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 7 | 14 |
PBKS vs SRH Mullanpur Stadium Pitch Report
A few days ago, Punjab faced Delhi at Mullanpur Stadium for the first time in the IPL, and the pitch looked very good for batting. As last time, a similar surface should be a batting paradise, although fast bowlers may have an advantage over spinners. However, the dryness of the pitch also made spinners economical, making it a perfect wicket for cricket.
Mullanpur Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)
As of now, there is only one match at this venue, in which Punjab defeated Delhi by four wickets after coming to chase 175-run target.
Match: 1
Match won batting first: 0
Match won batting second: 1
Fantasy value from pitch report
- Don't make the mistake of overlooking any of SRH's top three, along with Heinrich Klaasen. They will reap your rewards.
- From Punjab, Kagiso Rabada could be a differential pick, given the fact that fast bowlers were among the wicket-takers mostly in their previous fixture.
PBKS vs SRH Fantasy Cricket Tips
Punjab Kings Heavy Fantasy XI
- If you're a PBKS fan, you can't drop Shikhar Dhawan and Sam Curran at any cost. Then there is Prabhsimran Singh, who seemed to regain his form in their previous fixture against Gujarat Titans.
- Among others, don't overlook Harshal Patel if he is playing. Despite the fact that he is going through a torrid phase, the IPL 2021 Purple Cap-winner is always one of the lucrative wicket-taking fantasy options, given the fact that most of his wickets came during death overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Heavy Fantasy XI
- This is no brainer. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma can't be dropped, and the fact that Aiden Markram hit a half-century in their last encounter made him to be a sure-starter as well.
- Don't even dare to not include Heinrich Klaasen in your fantasy XI. Klaasen can punish you painfully if he gets ample time in the middle.
PBKS vs SRH Winner Prediction
As SRH are too powerful lineup compared to PBKS, we would recommend the punters to keep faith in Cummins and his boys to register a comfortable victory.
PBKS vs SRH Top Player Picks
Sam Curran (PBKS)
IPL 2024 Stats: 91 runs & 4 wickets- Curran's impeccable ability to deliver with both bat and ball makes him the most popular captaincy option in this fixture.
Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
IPL 2024 Stats: 161 runs at a strike rate of 217.57- 32, 63, 29, and 37 are Abhishek's scores in IPL 2024, suggesting that he has not failed for a single time so far. It included a Player of the Match award as well, making him a must-have fantasy pick, if not a captain or vice-captain.
Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS)
IPL 2024 Stats: 138 runs at a strike rate of 131.43
- Dhawan, 39, is still going strong, and his three 20+ scores in four outings this year gives you an idea that he should stay in the 11 whatever happens.
Travis Head (SRH)
IPL 2024 Stats: 112 runs at a strike rate of 180.65
- Head 2.0 in IPL could not have got a better start, and hence, he should particularly be in your fantasy XI without having any second thoughts.
PBKS vs SRH Differential Picks
T Natarajan (SRH)
IPL 2024 Stats: 4 wickets in two matches
- Natarajan predominantly bowls during death overs, making him one of the clinical wicket-taking options. If you are playing grand league, you can make him captain for gamble.
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
IPL 2024 Stats: 4 wickets in four matches
- Arshdeep is yet to have a memorable outing in IPL 2024, and who knows, this could be the match he was eagerly waiting for. In addition, he bowls at death similar to Natarajan, which should tempt you to keep faith in him.
PBKS vs SRH Fantasy Expert Advice
Considering both sides' power-packed XI and Punjab conditions, the formation for your fantasy XI should be 2-3-2-4.
PBKS vs SRH Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, T Natarajan, Pat Cummins, Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Sam Curran
Vice-Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
PBKS: 5, SRH: 6
PBKS vs SRH Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma
All-rounders: Aiden Markram, Sam Curran
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, T Natarajan, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada
Captain: Abhishek Sharma
Vice-Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
PBKS: 6, SRH: 5
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