PBKS vs SRH Predicted XIs, IPL 2024: Focus On Punjab's Overseas Picks vs Hyderabad

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 23 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday, April 9. So far, Punjab Kings have played four games in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. They won two games, lost two and are sixth on the points table. On the other hand, SunRisers Hyderabad have an equal number of wins and losses from four games. Due to a better run rate, they find themselves a spot above Punjab and are in fifth place on the points table. A win here for either team will be crucial in the bid to strengthen their league position.

Let's take a look at the predicted playing XI of both teams ahead of a mouth-watering clash.

Punjab Kings Predicted XI

Shikhar Dhawan (captain)

India's experienced opening batter Shikhar Dhawan will once again open the innings for the Punjab Kings. The skipper is the top scorer for his team with 138 runs in four matches and is expected to produce a blazing knock against SRH.

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow is expected to lead PBKS' batting lineup along with Shikhar Dhawan. The English international has only scored 81 runs in four matches but possesses an impressive strike rate of 158.82. Bairstow will be eager to set Mullanpur ablaze in the upcoming match.

Prabhsimran Singh

Punjab's second-highest runs scorer in IPL 2024, Prabhsimran Singh will be the man to watch out for in the upcoming match. With an explosive strike rate of 161.53, Prabhsimran has already shown glimpses of his power-hitting skills and is likely to put on a show in the upcoming game.

Sam Curran

Star all-rounder Sam Curran will be crucial in PBKS' batting and bowling unit. He has scored 91 runs in four matches with a high score of 63 and scalped four wickets in as many matches. Curran is expected to make waves this season sooner rather than later.

Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone is yet to announce himself in the IPL 2024. He has scored 83 runs in three matches with a strike rate of 162.74. Livingstone's average of 83 depicts that he can send SRH's bowling lineup to the cleaners.

Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper)

Jitesh Sharma hasn't had an impressive start to his IPL 2024 campaign. The Punjab wicketkeeper-batter has scored 58 runs in four matches and is expected to produce a match-winning knock soon.

Shashank Singh

The most talked-about player by the PBKS management and fans, Shashank Singh announced himself with a bang in the previous game against Gujarat Titans. While chasing a mammoth total of 200, Singh produced a quick-fire 61* runs off just 29 deliveries.

Harpreet Brar

Harpreet Brar will lead the spin attack for Punjab Kings when they face SRH at home. He has taken four wickets in four matches with an impressive economy of 5.69. Brar will play a key role in containing SRH's run-rate and provide Punjab with breakthroughs.

Harshal Patel

Harshal Patel will be key in heading Punjab's pace-bowling attack. The IPL 2021 Purple Cap winner has clinched four wickets in as many games this season and is likely to be among the wickets soon.

Kagiso Rabada

With six wickets in four games, Kagiso Rabada is Punjab's highest wicket-taker this season. The South African is only two wickets behind Yuzvendra Chahal and would be eager to compete for the Purple Cap by adding more wickets to his name in the upcoming match.

Arshdeep Singh

Punjab Kings' star bowler Arshdeep Singh will lead the fast-bowling unit for his team. He failed to take a wicket in his last outing but he has managed to take his tally to four wickets in as many games. Arshdeep will be raring to go with the ball in his hand and take his tally up by a notch.

Impact Sub: Rahul Chahar

SunRisers Hyderabad Predicted XI

Travis Head

Australian opening batsman Travis Head will lead the proceedings for SunRisers Hyderabad. With 112 runs off three matches, Head already has a half-century to his name and is expected to go all guns blazing against PBKS.

Abhishek Sharma

IPL 2024's most-talked-about Indian top-order batter, Abhishek Sharma, will be a key inclusion to the SRH playing XI. In four matches, Sharma has scored 161 runs at a staggering strike rate of 217.56. He will be hoping to make an impact in the upcoming match.

Aiden Markram

Aiden Markram had a great outing against Chennai Super Kings in the last game. He scored 50 runs in 36 balls including four boundaries and one six. Markram will aim to carry his form into the upcoming clash.

Heinrich Klassen (wicketkeeper)

Heinrich Klassen has been on song in IPL 2024. He is the highest run-scorer for SRH with 177 runs backed by a staggering average of 88.50. Klassen guided Hyderabad home against CSK in the previous game and will be eager to bring his A-game against Punjab.

Shahbaz Ahmed

SRH all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed will look to add balance to the team's batting and bowling units. He hasn't flourished with the bat but has managed to take three wickets so far in the competition.

Abdul Samad

Abdul Samad has found his confidence with the bat lately and has scored 44 runs in two matches for the SunRisers. He will add depth to the batting lineup and score crucial runs for the team if the top order fails to deliver.

Pat Cummins (captain)

SRH captain Pat Cummins will add depth to the team's middle order. He hasn't been among the runs in this competition but he has taken five wickets in four matches already. If given a chance, Cummins will look to add important runs to the scoreboard and add a few wickets to his tally as well.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar will bring in a unique edge to the SunRisers' pace bowling unit. He took his first wicket of the season in the previous match and he will want to improve his performance in the upcoming match.

Jaydev Unadkat

Jaydev Unadkat will be a key inclusion to the SRH pace-bowling unit. The experienced Indian bowler has taken three wickets in four matches. Unadkat will be gearing up to produce an impressive performance and prove his worth to the franchise.

Mayank Markande

Mayank Markande is expected to lead Hyderabad's spin bowling unit. His spin variations can be a threat to some hard-hitting batters in the IPL. Markande has clinched three wickets in four matches so far and will be looking to trouble the PBKS batting unit.

Thangarasu Natarajan

Natarajan will lead the SunRisers Hyderabad pace-bowling attack. The Indian speedster has already showcased a brilliant performance of 3/32 in IPL 2024. Natarajan has taken four wickets in two matches and is expected to improve his tally sooner rather than later.

Impact sub: Nitish Kumar Reddy

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