The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be eager to register their first win of the season as they take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 14 of the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL). The match will be played on Sunday, April 9, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
SRH’s campaign in IPL 2023 has been off to a dismal start, having lost both of their opening games. They are currently placed at the bottom of the points table with a net run rate of -2.867. They lost their first match to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and followed it up with a disappointing defeat against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
In contrast, PBKS has had a decent start to their campaign, having won two out of two games. They defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their opening game, followed by an upset win against the RR. With two wins in two games, PBKS is currently placed third in the points table.
While SRH has been struggling to get going this season, PBKS has been punching above their weight so far. They have a well-rounded team with an excellent bowling attack, capable of troubling any batting lineup in the league.
Prabhsimran Singh has been in excellent touch at the top of the order for PBKS, providing them with some crucial runs in both their games. Meanwhile, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who retired hurt in their previous match, is expected to be available for selection after his scans came back clean.
SRH’s team selection has been a topic of concern for their fans and experts alike. They made several strange decisions in their previous match, including not having Akeal Hosein in their impact subs list despite playing on a rank turner. They also brought in pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi for the second innings, leaving out Heinrich Klaasen and Glenn Phillips, who are both experienced overseas players.
For SRH, it is time to go back to the drawing board and get their team selection right. Aiden Markram, who recently joined the squad, can be a valuable addition to the team and can make an impact in their upcoming games.
Punjab Kings have looked good in both departments so far and will be hoping to continue their good run of form. They have managed to defend totals in both their games, thanks to their middle-order batters who have come up with substantial contributions on good batting tracks.
Overall, PBKS has been the better team in IPL 2023 so far, but SRH is a more well-rounded unit, and they are capable of turning things around. With the right team selection and the inclusion of Markram, they can pose a challenge to PBKS in the upcoming match.
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has traditionally been known to assist spinners, and with the match being played under lights, the dew factor might also come into play. Both teams will be keeping a close eye on the weather forecast to plan their strategies accordingly.
The Probable Playing XI Are:
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
- Mayank Agarwal
- RA Tripathi
- HC Brook
- AK Markram (C)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Washington Sundar
- H Klaasen (wk)
- Umran Malik
- AU Rashid
- B Kumar
- T Natarajan
Punjab Kings:
- Shikhar Dhawan (C)
- B Rajapaksa
- Shahrukh Khan
- SM Curran
- R Dhawan
- P Simran Singh
- JM Sharma (wk)
- RD Chahar
- Nathan Ellis
- Arshdeep Singh
- K Rabada
It promises to be an exciting contest between SRH and PBKS. While PBKS will be the favorites, SRH will be eager to register their first win of IPL 2023. It remains to be seen which team will come out on top in Match 14 of IPL 2023.
Despite being in the early stages of the tournament, Sunrisers Hyderabad currently sits at the bottom of the table while Punjab Kings have secured the second position. However, it’s anticipated that the game would be more evenly matched than the table positions suggest, as Sunrisers Hyderabad possesses a remarkable bowling attack. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, boasts a much stronger batting lineup and exudes confidence. We predict that Punjab Kings will emerge victorious in Sunday evening’s match.
