SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be aiming to finish in top-two when they host Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in their final league game of the season on Sunday afternoon. Since this is the first game on the double-header day, the match will commence from 03:30 PM (IST) onwards.
SRH qualified to the playoffs after they earned one point from their washed out match against Gujarat Titans. But it was one point lost rather than one point gain as they are no longer in control of finishing in top two. Even if SRH win this match, they may have to contend with a 3rd spot and play the dreading Eliminator match if Rajasthan Royals win their game against Kolkata Knight Riders in the followed up match on Sunday.
However, the way SRH have gone about their business this season, outscoring and outmuscling their opponents, they will fancy their chances against any opponent, if indeed they have to negotiate an Eliminator.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are out of the playoffs after winning only five matches in 13 games this season. They are sitting second from from bottom but could rise as high as 7th with a win in this match, provided RCB lose their match against CSK.
SRH vs PBKS Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: How many times have we eulogized the surface at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium that it’s an absolutely a batting paradise. There have been some really high scoring matches played at this venue in IPL 2024. The first match in itself was a humdinger of a game as SRH (277/3) and MI (246/6) racked up a combined 523 runs in 40 overs, averaging more than 13 runs per over. It’s unbelievable.
We all know what happened in the last match against LSG. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma put on a breathtaking show of batting carnage as the duo chased down 166-run target in 9.4 overs. So expect a run fest here once again.
Weather Report: There’s a 40% chance of rain predicted on Sunday in Hyderabad, so the game could be affected. The temperature is likely to hover around 34°C to 35°C, while the humidity level could go as high as 60% during the evening.
SRH vs PBKS Head To Head Record
In 22 head-to-head games, SRH have won 15 times while PBKS managed to win 7 matches.
| Matches played | 22 |
| SRH Wins | 15 |
| PBKS Wins | 07 |
| No Result | 00 |
SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Despite SRH already booking their spot in IPL 2024 playoffs, this is an important match for them as a win could see them finish in top two. So expect the home to name their strongest possible Playing XI against PBKS.
- That means, there’s should be no change in SRH’s Playing XI that featured against Lucknow Super Giants.
- SRH might go with only three overseas players in their playing 11, with Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen and Pat Cummins starting the match.
- Sanvir Singh is expected to play as an Impact Player.
Punjab Kings
- Punjab Kings are shorthanded as England players have left to join the national squad ahead of the T20I series against Pakistan. So Sam Curran and Jonny Bairstow are unavailable to play, while Liam Livingstone had already departed before PBKS‘ last match.
- Regular captain Shikhar Dhawan remains out with an injury and will miss this game.
- Kagiso Rabada has returned back home to recover from a lower limb injury.
- So PBKS are forced to make changes to their playing 11. Wicket-keeper batsman Jitesh Sharma will lead the team against SRH.
- Atharva Taide is expected to open the innings alongside Prabhsimran Singh, while Harpreet Bhatia might play as an Impact player. Rishi Dhawan may also be involved in the match.
TOP Picks For SRH vs PBKS Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Travis Head: The last time Travis Head was in action in IPL 2024, he dropped 89 runs off just 30 deliveries, with 80 of those runs coming in boundaries courtesy of 8 sixes and 8 fours. The Australian is a batter no bowler wants to face, in any conditions and at any stage in the match. He is an enigma and a force that destroys the opponents. Head should be a no-nonsense option in SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
Travis Head in last IPL 2024 match: 89 runs off 30 | 4s: 08 | 6s: 08. - Rilee Rossouw: With PBKS shorthanded in every department, Rilee Rossouw holds the key in the batting department. The 34-year-old is more than capable of putting on a show here with his batting, and win game for his team.
Rilee Rossouw in IPL 2024: 162 runs in 7 innings | 4s: 22 | 6s: 07. - Abhishek Sharma: Since the beginning of this season, Abhishek Sharma has been absolutely magnificent. The 23-year-old is not only scoring runs, but he is managing to keep his strike-rate up with his teammate Travis Head. Abhishek also played a corker of an innings as he smashed 75 runs off 28 deliveries against LSG.
Abhishek Sharma in last IPL 2024 match: 75 runs off 28 | 4s: 08 | 6s: 06.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Heinrich Klaasen: The South African hasn’t been required off late due to the exploits of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma at the top order. But Klaasen is as dangerous as his phenomenal openers and can turn the game on its head in a matter of few overs. He has scored 339 runs in 11 innings this season.
Heinrich Klaasen in IPL 2024: 339 runs in 11 innings | 4s: 12 | 6s: 31. - Harshal Patel: The leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024. He deserves all the plaudits in the world after claiming 22 wickets in 13 matches. The former RCB player will be eying to extend his wickets tally with some wickets in this match.
Harshal Patel in IPL 2024: Innings: 13 | Wickets: 22. - Shashank Singh: PBKS’ leading scorer this season. He is having the season of his life and has emerged as a solid striker of the ball. He is one of the batters in Punjab Kings’ Playing XI who is worth having in Dream11 fantasy cricket teams.
Shashank Singh in IPL 2024: 352 runs in 13 innings | 4s: 28 | 6s: 21. - Nitish Kumar Reddy: He is a player emerging as a premium all-rounder. Still 20, he has shown enough that he belongs to the highest of stage. After some incredible batting performances this, he has been promoted in the batting order and is likely to bat at no-3. That means, more chance for him to get a big score.
Nitish Kumar Reddy in IPL 2024: Runs: 239 | Wickets: 03.
Players worth considering
- Prabhsimran Singh: PBKS opener can score quick runs. He has scored 263 runs in 13 innings this season.
- Arshdeep Singh: PBKS star has taken 17 wickets in IPL 2024.
- T Natarajan: With 15 wickets in 10 innings, Natarajan is SRH’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024.
- Pat Cummins: SRH captain has taken 15 wickets this season. He can contribute with bat as well.
- Abdul Samad: Has scored crucial runs down the order. In 8 innings this season, he had made 151 runs in IPL 2024.
SRH vs PBKS Predicted Lineups
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (WK), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Vijayakanth Vijayskanth, T Natarajan, Sanvir Singh (Impact Player)
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Atharva Taide, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (C/WK), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar / Rishi Dhawan (Impact Player)
SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Teams
SRH vs PBKS Dream 11 Prediction Team 1 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: P Singh, H Klaasen
- Batsmen: T Head (C), A Sharma, R Rossouw (VC)
- All-rounders: S Singh, K Nitish Reddy
- Bowlers: H Patel, P Cummins, B Kumar, R Chahar
SRH vs PBKS Dream 11 Prediction Team 2 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: P Singh
- Batsmen: T Head (VC), R Tripathi, A Taide
- All-rounders: S Singh, K Nitish Reddy (C), R Dhawan
- Bowlers: H Patel, P Cummins, T Natarajan, A Singh
