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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Preview & Prediction | IPL 2024 | League Stage

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Preview & Prediction | IPL 2024 | League Stage

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A win here for Sunrisers Hyderabad not only guarantees a play-off place, but also sees them move into the top two, putting pressure on Rajasthan Royals, who play later in the day.

DATE/TIME: Sunday 19th May 2024, UK – 11:00 / INDIA – 15:30 / US EST – 06:00 / US PST – 04:00

VENUE: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, India

WEATHER: Extremely hot but a chance of light showers across the first half of play

HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Sky Sports / INDIA – Star Sports / US – Willow TV

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Sky Go / INDIA – JioCinema App / US – Willow TV

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD FORM: ABANDONMENT MAKES IT THREE POINTS FROM THE LAST FOUR

Sunrisers Hyderabad have lost just one of their last four games, although the most recent of those was a wash out. They’ll be hoping that home advantage works in their favour here against an already eliminated side.

LAST FIVE: AWLWL

PUNJAB KINGS FORM: INCONSISTENT CSK STUMBLING OVER THE FINISH LINE

Despite not being able to reach the play-offs, Punjab Kings are showing real respectability as their campaign draws to a conclusion. Their victory over title chasing Rajasthan Royals was testament to that, chasing down 145 with seven balls remaining.

LAST FIVE: WLLWW

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD BETTING ANALYSIS

Sunrisers Hyderabad have been notorious across the 2024 IPL for clearing the boundary rope on a consistent basis and there’s no reason why this shouldn’t continue against Punjab. Back the hosts to score both the most match fours and most match sixes. Also worth considering is backing SRH to record over 28.5 total match boundaries.

Travis Head is still on the hunt for the orange cap although he has a long way to go if the Australian is to catch Virat Kohli. Head boasts 533 runs over the course of the competition at an average of 53.30, including one century and four half-centuries. Back Head to tuck into Punjab with over 28.5 match runs, along with over 1.5 match sixes.

PUNJAB KINGS BETTING ANALYSIS

Punjab Kings will be without their skipper and the man responsible for their victory against Rajasthan. Sam Curran guided his side home with 63 not out, but England commitments have seen him fly home. Rilee Rossouw struck 22 which included five 4s, demonstrating his attacking intent and backing the South African to hit over 2.5 match 4s again here is well worth considering.

Another two wickets for Harshal Patel sees him currently hold the purple cap, having taken 22 wickets across the tournament so far. Such potency with the ball makes the right-arm pacer an enticing investment, so back Harshal to take over 1.5 wickets again and also to finish as Punjab Kings top bowler.

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD VS PUNJAB KINGS EXPERT PREDICTION

The batting firepower of Sunrisers Hyderabad should see them dominate a Punjab Kings side without their captain. Especially on their home ground, which is likely to work in favour of the batters. This game serves as a massive opportunity for SRH and the expectation is that they’ll take the chance, so back the hosts the come out on top over Punjab.

SUNRISERS HYDERABAD VS PUNJAB KINGS TIP: SUNRISERS HYDERABAD TO WIN