Get ready for an exciting showdown as Punjab Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match №23 of the IPL 2024. Here’s a sneak peek at the playing XI predictions, head-to-head stats, venue records, pitch report, and weather updates for the PBKS vs SRH clash at the PCA Stadium in Mullanpur.

Both Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad are neck-and-neck in the points table, with two wins and two losses each from their four matches. With four points apiece, both teams are eager to break free from the mid-table logjam.

Playing XI Predictions:

• PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan ©, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh

• SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Abdul Samad, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande

Key Players to Watch:

• PBKS: Kagiso Rabada — Punjab will rely on the South African pacer to tighten their bowling at the death overs.

• SRH: Abhishek Sharma — In red-hot form, the Punjab opener has been a powerhouse in the powerplay, scoring 161 runs with an impressive strike rate of 217.57 in four games.

Head-to-Head IPL Stats:

• SRH: 14 wins

• PBKS: 7 wins

• Total Matches: 21

Pitch Report: Mullanpur’s pitch is expected to favor the batsmen, similar to previous matches. However, the evening dew might come into play, offering some advantage to the chasing team.

Weather Report: Chandigarh’s weather is forecasted to be ideal for cricket, with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius and low humidity of 18–19 percent.

Livestreaming Details: Catch the action live on the JioCinema App and Star Sports Network on April 8, Monday, from 7:30 PM IST.