Saturday, April 12th’s second match is a clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The Sunrisers are struggling this season, sitting at the bottom of the points table with four consecutive losses and a net run rate of -1.629. The Kings, on the other hand, are in the top five with three wins and a net run rate of 0.289.
Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium has witnessed teams consistently scoring around 190 and above, with seamers benefiting from the right pitch conditions.
Head-to-Head
In 23 matches played between the two sides, SRH lead with 16 wins, while PBKS have won 7.
Three Fantasy Picks
Priyansh Arya (PBKS)
The centurion from the last match against Chennai Super Kings will be a key target for SRH bowlers. Scoring 103 off just 42 balls, his strike rate of 245.24 was the highlight of the innings.
Lockie Ferguson (PBKS)
A standout performer with the ball in the previous game, the right-arm pacer’s ability to pick up crucial wickets could prove vital against SRH.
Mohammed Shami (SRH)
Shami will play a crucial role with the new ball. Early wickets from him will be essential against PBKS’s strong top order.
Fantasy XI
Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Heinrich Klaasen, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami (VC).