Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Punjab Kings in the 2023 Indian Premier League.
The match is scheduled to start at 7.30pm local time (3pm GMT) on Sunday, April 9.
The match will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Punjab Kings will be searching for their third successive victory as they look to maintain their perfect start to the 2023 IPL season.
They started the season with a close seven-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders, thanks to a half century from Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Arshdeep Singh’s three-wicket haul.
Their victory over Rajasthan Royals was no less convincing, defending a total of 197 for four to win by five runs. Shikhar Dhawan’s 86 not out set up the total, which was enough thanks largely to Nathan Ellis' impressive four-wicket haul.
The fortunes of Sunrisers Hyderabad have differed greatly at the start of this season, with two defeats from their two matches. The side were dominated by Rajasthan Royals in their campaign opener, losing by 72 runs.
Sunrisers are especially struggling for runs, averaging just 126 from two completed innings. They put up little fight against Lucknow Super Giants, managing just 121 batting first before succumbing to a five-wicket defeat with four overs remaining.
Sunrisers Hyderabad need a win (Getty Images)
Kagiso Rabada has joined up with the squad after South Africa’s ODI series against the Netherlands, and is expected to be available in this fixture, as is Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who retired hurt in the win against the Royals. However, the match is too soon for Liam Livingstone, who has travelled to India to join up with his teammates.
Marco Jansen and Heinrich Klassen will be in contention for their first appearances of the season given the poor start made by the Sunrisers.
It will be imperative for Sunrisers to start strongly in this match, as they look to force an upturn in form. Key to this will be Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is expected to open the bowling. At the other end will be Shikhar Dhawan, presenting an intriguing battle between the pair.
They have faced off 11 times before, with Dhawan struggling to score quickly, with just 50 runs from 54 balls, including no sixes. However, Kumar has only dismissed the Kings' captain twice, meaning Dhawan may use his opening overs against Bhuvi to get set before targeting other Sunrisers bowlers.
Matches played: 20
Sunrisers Hyderabad wins: 13
Punjab Kings wins: 7
It's going to be a hot day in Hyderabad during the game, with the temperature staying around the low to mid 30 degrees Celsius.
Sunrisers have Adil Rashid in their ranks (Getty Images)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abdul Samad, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Glenn Phillips, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen, Washington Sundar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kartik Tyagi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Umran Malik, Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Heinrich Klaasen, Adil Rashid, Mayank Markande, Vivrant Sharma, Samarth Vyas, Sanvir Singh, Upendra Yadav, Mayank Dagar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Anmolpreet Singh, Akeal Hosein
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow (injured, replaced by Matt Short), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa (injured, replaced by Gurnoor Singh Brar), Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Anmolpreet Singh (wk), Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (c), Harry Brook, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Adil Rashid, Umran Malik, Bhuvneswar Kumar, T Natarajan
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wk), M Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
Punjab Kings are the favourites with odds of 8/11. You can back Sunrisers Hyderabad at 11/10.
Punjab Kings look like the real deal this season, and will take advantage of an out of form Sunrisers Hyderabad to make it three wins from three.
In the UK, Sky Sports have exclusive rights to this year's tournament, with matches available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.
Fans in India can watch all the action on Star Sports.
Elsewhere in the world, viewers in Australia can watch the IPL on Fox Sports while in New Zealand, Sky Sport will provide coverage.
Willow TV and Flow Sports will broadcast the tournament in the United States and the Caribbean, respectively.
Fans in MENA can catch the action on beIN Sports while in South Africa, SuperSport have the rights.
If you are watching from the Middle East, you'll be able to view the game on Times Internet.
People from Bangladesh can watch the game on Gazi TV.
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