IPL 2024 – Match 69: SRH vs PBKS Match Preview, Playing XI, Players to Watch, Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 69 of the IPL 2024. This match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on 19th May, Sunday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have 7 wins from 13 matches. Their last match was abandoned due to rain against GT. For a top-2 finish, SRH will need to win this match and hope that RR loses against KKR.

Punjab Kings have 5 wins from 13 matches and have been eliminated. They won their last match against PBKS by 5 wickets.

Match Details:

• Date: 19 May 2024
• Time: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

SRH have qualified for the playoffs. While their top 2 finish is not in their hands, they will give their best to win the match and continue their strong performance this season. They might bring Glenn Phillips into the XI.

PBKS will be without their main overseas players, as Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, and Kagiso Rabada are not available. If Shikhar Dhawan remains unavailable, Jitesh Sharma will lead PBKS.

SRH vs PBKS Probable Playing XI:

SRH Probable Playing XI:

Travis Head, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (C), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan.

Impact Player: Abhishek Sharma

PBKS Probable Playing XI:

Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma

Key Batters to Watch for SRH vs PBKS:

Abhishek Sharma:

Abhishek has smashed 35 sixes this season and will be looking to play another aggressive innings against PBKS. His battle against Arshdeep Singh will be one to watch out for.

Prabhsimran Singh:

Prabhsimran has had a tough season, with his only good innings coming against KKR in a run chase of 262 runs. He has struggled against spinners and will look to end the season on a positive note.

Key Bowlers to Watch for SRH vs PBKS:

Harshal Patel:

Harshal Patel is the highest wicket-taker this season, with 22 wickets from 13 innings and an economy rate of 9.5 runs per over. Harshal has been one of the biggest positives for PBKS this year alongside Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma.

T Natarajan:

Natarajan has taken 15 wickets in 10 innings with an economy rate of 9.3 runs per over. His death bowling has been impressive, and he will be tested against PBKS finishers.