Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) will collide head on in Mohali on Thursday for an important IPL clash. Currently, SRH are ruling the IPL Points Table 2018 with 6 points. Now, with 3 victories from 3 matches, SRH are ready to go on with the momentum.
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For KXIP, they need to move up in the point table. Only top two teams will reach IPL Play Off 2018. So, Punjab with already two wins in their kitty, should try to win this match convincingly against SRH at home.
It won’t be that much easier. Hyderabad, until now, have successfully restricted opponents below 150-run-mark, which is indeed a plus point for them. They will have to stop Punjab’s big hitter on Thursday as well on winning the toss or put a huge run on board to put visitors under pressure.
Team News for Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)
KXIP are on cloud 9 after defeating MS Dhoni and Co. by a whisker at last match. Once again, all eyes will be on Chris Gayle and KL Rahul. Both are in form and if they execute some good shots initially then it will be difficult for the SRH bowlers to contain them.
Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair and Ashwin can also come handy down the order. Not to forget, the veteran cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s presence in the side. He is due for a big knock, and might make a comeback against SRH.
In bowling, Punjab will depend heavily upon Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Ashwin, Andrew Tye and Mohit Sharma. The inclusion of Chris Gayle in playing 11 is a welcome move. He exploited the opportunity well hitting 63 off 33 balls in his IPL 11 debut.
Team News for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
As stated earlier, SRH’s main asset is bowling. The team’s bowlers restrained the opponents from scoring huge total in the previous matches that acted as a cushion to its batsmen. However, a lot of expectations will be there from in-form Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson. Other big hitters in the team include Yusuf Pathan, Manish Pandey and the all-rounder Shakib-Al-Hassan. They are well experienced and able performers as well.
The main tricky part is SRH’s core batting is yet to be examined this year. Until now, their bowlers have mainly done the task. Hopefully, if SRH get to bat first at Mohali then they should post a huge total on the scoreboard.
As always Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rashid Khan’s overs will be crucial for the team. All-rounder Shakib-Al-Hasan will also have to bowl well to restrict Punjab’s free-flow scoring rate.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP): KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, Aaron Finch, Yuvraj Singh/Manoj Tiwary, Karun Nair, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Andrew Tye, Barinder Sran, Mohit Sharma and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Wriddhiman Saha, Shikhar Dhawan, Kane Williamson (c), Manish Pandey, Shakib Al Hasan, Deepak Hooda, Yusuf Pathan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Siddarth Kaul and Billy Stanlake.
Head to Head: Played 10, KXIP won 2, SRH won 10
Winning Total: 185
Winner Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Venue: The match will start at 8PM on Thursday. It will be telecast live from Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Star Sports Network.
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