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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on May 19 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.
The match promises to be an exciting contest as SRH looks to consolidate their playoff position, while PBKS aims to finish the season on a high note. Let's preview the match and provide you with all the essential details.
SRH, led by Pat Cummins, has had a decent run in the tournament so far, securing their spot in the playoffs with seven victories from 13 matches. The team has been in good form, but they have stumbled in a couple of recent encounters.
On the other hand, PBKS, captained by Sam Curran, has faced a tough run this season. They were the second team to bow out of the competition, languishing in ninth place with 10 points from 13 matches. Despite their elimination, PBKS managed to pull off a surprising victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 15, triumphing by 5 wickets.
The previous meeting between these two teams occurred on April 9 of this year. Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Kumar Reddy was named the Player of the Match for his stellar performance, scoring 64 runs off 37 balls and claiming 1 wicket for 33 runs in 3 overs. The Sunrisers emerged victorious in a nail-biting contest, clinching the match by a narrow margin of 2 runs.
The IPL 2024 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will be televised live on the Star Sports Network. Additionally, viewers can catch the live stream of the SRH vs PBKS IPL 2024 match on the JioCinema app and website.
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is a balanced surface that offers equal opportunities to batters and bowlers. While SRH will go for the bull's eye to secure second spot in the table, PBKS will play to restore the lost pride.
In the IPL history, Hyderabad and Punjab have squared off 22 times. Sunrisers Hyderabad have emerged victorious in 15 of those encounters, while Punjab Kings have secured wins in 7 matches. The Sunrisers' highest total against Punjab stands at 212 runs, whereas Punjab's highest total against SRH is 211 runs.
During the afternoon in Hyderabad, the temperature is expected to hover around 37 degrees Celsius. However, it will feel hotter with a real feel of 43 degrees Celsius. The humidity is forecasted to be approximately 48%. There is a minimal chance of rainfall.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Prabhsimran Singh, Atharva Taide, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel (c), Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh