The Punjab Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match no. 28 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The PBKS vs SRH match will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Sunday, April 17, 2022.
Punjab Kings have had a mixed start to the tournament. The Mayank Agarwal led team has won 3 and lost 2 in the tournament so far and currently sit in the fourth position on the league table. Similarly, the Sunrisers Hyderabad have also had an average start to the tournament, having won 2 and lost 2 matches so far. Sunrisers will eye to win the match to move up the table before it’s too late.
Match Details
| Match | PBKS vs SRH, Match 28, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, April 17, 2022 |
| Time | 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
PBKS vs SRH: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report
The surface at the DY Patil ground has a pitch that bestows reasonable bounce to the bowlers but often it stays true. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 160-170 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the MI vs PBKS match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 32 – 27 degrees celsius.
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PBKS vs SRH: Head to Head
Out of the last 5 encounter between these two sides, 3 ended in favour of Sunrisers while 2 in favour of Punjab.
PBKS vs SRH Dream 11 Top Picks
Thangarasu Natarajan
Thangarasu Natarajan has been vital to the team’s success in the four matches he has played. The Left arm Medium bowler has 11 wickets in just 5 matches and will be picked for Dream11 squads.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan has scored a total of 197 runs in his 5 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 39.40. Sunrisers will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Punjab Kings.
Rahul Chahar
Rahul Chahar is another Punjab Kings player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the four matches he has played. The Legbreak Googly bowler has already picked up 7 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For PBKS vs SRH
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Rahul Tripathi, Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Odean Smith, Abhishek Sharma
Bowlers: Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Thangarasu Natarajan
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
- Vice-Captain: Thangarasu Natarajan
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For PBKS vs SRH
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Kane Williamson
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Odean Smith, Abhishek Sharma
Bowlers: Rahul Chahar, Umran Malik, Thangarasu Natarajan
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Liam Livingstone
- Vice-Captain: Abhishek Sharma
PBKS vs SRH Probable XI
Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Odean Smith, Shahrukh Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson (c), Rahul Tripathi, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Aiden Markram, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Punjab Kings should be expected to win the match as they look to move up the table and cement their place in the top 4. However, it will be interesting to find out if the Sunrisers Hyderabad can record the win in the PBKS vs SRH match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
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