In the 23rd match of IPL 2024, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will play against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 PM IST.
Toss update: The Sunrisers have lost the toss and Shikar Dhawan’s Punjab Kings will bowl first.
PBKS vs SRH Team Form:
PBKS and SRH’s dreams of winning the IPL 2024 are still intact, as both have won two games and lost two games.
Vijaykanth Viyaskanth has been brought on board by Sunrisers Hyderabad to take over for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has unfortunately sustained an injury,
Head-to-Head Record:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has a dominant record against Punjab Kings (PBKS). They have won 14 games out of their 21 encounters.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is known for assisting both batters and bowlers. Opting to bat first could be a good decision.
The playing field appears to mirror the conditions of the previous day’s game, with a pitch that seems unyielding and primed for a high-scoring match. An even layer of grass suggests a batsman-friendly wicket, likely to the delight of the formidable SRH batting contingent. All signs point to yet another exhilarating display of batting prowess, a 200 plus runs from both sides.
Where to Watch PBKS vs SRH:
You can catch the match live streaming and broadcast on the following platforms and channels depending on your country:
India:
Broadcast: Star Sports Network (i.e. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 3, and Star Gold 2)
Live Streaming: The JioCinema app and website.
Other Major Countries:
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- Australia: Fox Sports (Fox Cricket)
- New Zealand: Sky Sports (Sky Sports Cricket)
- South Africa & Zimbabwe: Cricket on SuperSport
- Caribbean Islands: Flow Sports (Flow Sports App)
Key Players:
PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, and Kagiso Rabada have been named as the players.
SRH: Abhishek Sharma is set to play alongside Travis Head and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
IPL 2024 Points Table
Rajasthan Royals continue to dominate the points table with four wins and eight points. Both SRH and PK won their opening matches and are currently tied at four points. The PBKS team is sixth on the points table while SRH is fifth, one place above PBKS. That is because of a better NRR.