• Match: Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 23rd Match, Indian Premier League 2024
• Date and Time: April 09, 02:00 am GMT / 08:00 pm BD / 07:30 pm local time
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh

In the recent clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Gujarat Titans, Punjab clinched victory by three wickets. Choosing to field first after winning the toss, Punjab’s bowling unit faced challenges, conceding 199 runs in 20 overs. While Kagiso Rabada stood out with two crucial wickets, giving away 44 runs in his four overs, Harpreet Brar managed to secure a wicket but conceded 33 runs. Harshal Patel also contributed with a wicket but was expensive, conceding 44 runs in four overs.

However, Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran, and Sikandar Raza remained unable to make an impact as they went wicketless. Despite the bowling difficulties, Punjab’s batting lineup performed admirably, successfully chasing down the target in 19.5 overs. Shashank Singh led the charge with an unbeaten 61 off 29 balls, including six boundaries and four sixes. Prabhsimran Singh played a significant role with 35 runs off 24 balls, while Ashutosh Sharma contributed 31 runs. Jonny Bairstow chipped in with 22 runs.

In another fixture, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured victory against Chennai Super Kings by six wickets. Opting to field first, Sunrisers’ bowlers displayed a decent performance, restricting Chennai to 165 runs in 20 overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the bowling attack with one wicket for 28 runs in his four overs. Skipper Pat Cummins also contributed with a wicket, although conceding 29 runs. Jaydev Unadkat managed to grab a wicket but leaked 29 runs.

Shahbaz Ahmed claimed a wicket but conceded 11 runs in his lone over. Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Markande remained wicketless. Sunrisers’ batting lineup complemented the bowling effort effectively, chasing down the target in 18.1 overs. Aiden Markram top-scored with a brisk 50 off 36 balls, including four boundaries and a six. Abhishek Sharma played a fiery cameo, smashing 37 runs off just 12 balls, comprising three boundaries and four sixes. Travis Head contributed 31 runs, while Shahbaz Ahmed scored 18 runs.

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan.

Who will win the toss? – Punjab Kings
Who will win the match? – Sunrisers Hyderabad

It will be updated soon

The importance of the toss is expected to have a notable impact on the results of each IPL 2024 match, as observed in past tournaments. According to toss predictions, teams winning the toss are inclined to choose fielding first, given the recent difficulties in defending targets in IPL encounters.

This stadium is renowned for its traditionally flat and dry surface, which tends to favor batsmen. Over time, spinners have excelled on this pitch, capitalizing on its propensity to provide turn and bounce as the game unfolds.

The weather outlook for Chandigarh appears favorable for the upcoming cricket match. While there are minor chances of rain, we remain optimistic that the match will proceed without interruption.

• Stadium: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
• City: Chandigarh
• Capacity: 38, 000
• Hosts to: Punjab Cricket Association