Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) — the 69th match of IPL 2024 takes place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, in Hyderabad on 19th May (Sunday) at 03:30 pm IST. Indeed, this will be the last match of IPL 2024 in Hyderabad.

Although Sunrisers Hyderabad have qualified for the playoffs, they would aim to continue their winning momentum and maximize their chances of securing the top two positions to advance into the Qualifier 1 round. This would only be possible if Rajasthan Royals (RR) loses their upcoming match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

On the flip side, Punjab Kings became the 2nd team to be eliminated from the IPL 2024 playoffs race. However, they would be satisfied for not finishing at the bottom position in the points table and compete for their pride in the upcoming match to conclude the tournament with a massive win.

Unfortunately, PBKS are in a dilemma to find a new skipper for their last match of IPL 2024. This is because the stand-in captain Sam Curran along with the wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow flew back to England prioritizing national commitments. As a result, either Harshal Patel or Shashank Singh could be the ideal choice since the regular captain Shikhar Dhawan isn’t completely fit to participate in the next game.

In this preview, we will find out the head-to-head stats of SRH vs PBKS and their performance analysis in the ongoing season to predict the winner of the upcoming match. Especially, fans are worried about the weather conditions in Hyderabad, especially when SRH’s previous match was washed out due to severe rains. Also, you will explore a list of probable playing XI and impact players of both teams who can deliver a solid performance for another most awaited contest of IPL 2024. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings: Performance Analysis in IPL 2024

Both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings played 13 matches in IPL 2024 so far and let’s evaluate their performances in detail: 

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 15 points with +0.406 NRR

The Sunrisers Hyderabad led by the Australian pace bowler Pat Cummins won 7 matches and lost 5 of them which makes them rank at the 3rd position in the points table with a healthy net run rate. Especially, Travis Head is currently ranked as the 3rd highest run scorer of the tournament by scoring 533 runs in 11 matches and solidifies the batting department of SRH. Additionally, Abhishek Sharma added fuel to the opening combination and scored 401 in 12 matches.

Surprisingly, Pat Cummins has shown his ability to bat lower in the order and accumulate runs instantly.  In comparison to their dominating batting performance, the bowling department needs to improve and focus on grabbing crucial wickets to prevent the opponent team batters from building consistent partnerships.

2. Punjab Kings (PBKS): 10 points with -0.347 NRR

The inconsistent performance in terms of batting and bowling, resulted in Punjab Kings ranking at 9th position in the points table. Despite achieving the highest successful run chase in T20 by chasing the target of 262 in 18.4 overs against KKR and securing a massive 8-wicket victory, the PBKS weren’t able to continue their winning momentum and were eliminated from the playoffs race.

Mainly, the bowling performance has been improved compared to their previous matches. Most importantly, PBKS haven’t been able to find a long-term and talented skipper, which became the biggest reason for the team to lose a majority of games this season. At the same time, the franchise has found three main talented players namely Harshal Patel, Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, who can tune their skills to deliver a remarkable performance in the next season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head Stats in IPL

Out of the 22 matches, SRH won a majority of them against PBKS and many interesting stats are highlighted below:

Hyderabad vs Punjab IPL 2024: Weather Conditions

The temperature during the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be around 37°C  with a possibility of 50% chance of rain. There are chances of experiencing reduced over-contest between both sides.

Toss Outcome and Pitch Conditions for Hyderabad vs Punjab Match

Typically, any team’s captain would opt to bat first on flat pitch conditions in Hyderabad and post a huge total. Especially, the pitch at Hyderabad Stadium has offered high-scoring contests this season.

SRH mainly benefitted playing on their homeground as they posted 277-3 in 20 overs against MI on 27th March 2024. Notably, they chased the target of 166 runs against LSG within 9.4 overs and won the match by 10 wickets. It is expected that Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have enjoyed batting on such surfaces and established themselves as the explosive opening combination of IPL 2024.

You can expect a score of 160-200 runs or more at this venue based on the current conditions of the pitch.

Probable Playing XI and Impact Players List for SRH and PBKS

Here is the list of probable playing XI and impact players of both SRH and PBKS for the upcoming match:

SRH Probable Playing XI List:

1. Travis Head
2. Nitish Reddy
3. Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper)
4. Abdul Samad
5. Shahbaz Ahmed
6. Sanvir Singh
7. Pat Cummins (captain)
8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
9. Jaydev Unadkat
10. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
11. T Natarajan

SRH Expected Impact Players List:

1. Glenn Phillips
2. Umran Malik
3. Abhishek Sharma
4. Mayank Agarwal
5. Washington Sundar

PBKS Probable Playing XI List:

1. Prabhsimran Singh
2. Atharva Taide
3. Rilee Rossouw
4. Shashank Singh
5. Jitesh Sharma
6. Ashutosh Sharma
7. Rahul Chahar
8. Harshal Patel
9. Arshdeep Singh
10. Vidwath Kaverappa
11. Nathan Ellis

PBKS Expected Impact Players List:

1. Tanay Thyagarajan
2. Rishi Dhawan
3. Vidhwath Kaverappa
4. Ashutosh Sharma
5. Harpreet Singh Bhatia

SRH vs PBKS Match Winner Prediction: Conclusive Facts

Based on the above facts and stats, it is predicted that SRH has the maximum chance of winning the match. Also, the Orange army has lost only a single game in their homeground against PBKS. However, a win for PBKS spoils SRH’s hopes of reaching the top two positions.

Ultimately, both the teams would aim to conclude their league phases of IPL 2024 with a tremendous victory and promises to make this Sunday much more special for all cricket fans.