Match number 14 of the Indian T20 League 2023, Hyderabad vs Punjab, will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Hyderabad, currently at the bottom of the table, is seeking to turn around its fortunes after losing its opening matches. On the other hand, Punjab is comfortably seated in the 5th position, having won their first two encounters. This article covers the match preview, key players, fantasy teams and much more.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Hyderabad | Punjab | |
| Matches Won | 13 | 7 |
| Won Batting 1st | 8 | 4 |
| Won Batting 2nd | 5 | 3 |
Date & Time
Hyderabad vs Punjab is the second match of the Sunday doubleheader on 9th April and will take place at 7:30 PM IST. Match lineups will be available at 7:00 PM on MyTeam11 mobile app.
Venue Info and Stats
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium offers a balanced pitch for batsmen & bowlers. True bounce & consistent pace aid batsmen, while spinners find turn & grip. Seamers might benefit from initial movement. Remember the following stats when creating your fantasy teams on the MyTeam11 app:
Indian T20 League Stats at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium:
Total Matches: 65
Matches won Batting 1st: 28
Matches won Batting 2nd: 37
Avg. 1st innings score: 158.4
Avg. 2nd innings score: 146.5
Highest 1st innings score: 231
Highest 2nd innings score: 217
Total 4s: 1690
Total 6s: 667
Team Preview
Hyderabad has had a rough start to the IPL 2023 season, having lost both of their opening matches against Rajasthan and Lucknow by 72 runs and 5 wickets, respectively. Punjab, on the other hand, is enjoying a winning streak after triumphing over Kolkata and Rajasthan by 7 runs and 5 runs, respectively.
South African wicket-keeper, H. Klassen could be introduced in the Hyderabad lineup in place of record-signing H. Brook.
Top Players
Hyderabad:
For Hyderabad, much rests on the shoulders of their top performers, M. Agarwal, A. Samad, and F. Farooqi. M. Agarwal will need to anchor the innings and provide a solid foundation for the middle order, while A. Samad will be expected to capitalise on his good form and propel the team to a competitive total. F. Farooqi will be tasked with making early inroads into the Punjab batting lineup and restricting their scoring.
| Player Name | Fantasy Points till Now (on MyTeam11) |
| M. Agarwal | 59 |
| A. Samad | 74 |
| F. Farooqi | 92 |
Punjab:
Punjab’s S. Dhawan, N. Ellis, and A. Singh have been in exceptional form and will be instrumental in determining the outcome of the match. S. Dhawan’s ability to score runs at a brisk pace will be crucial for Punjab, while N. Ellis and A. Singh will aim to continue their wicket-taking ways.
| Player Name | Fantasy Points till Now (on MyTeam11) |
| S. Dhawan | 173 |
| N. Ellis | 153 |
| A. Singh | 127 |
Probable XI
Here’s the probable XI for Hyderabad vs Punjab:
Hyderabad: A. Singh, M. Agarwal, R. Tripathi, A. Markram (c), H. Klassen (wk), W. Sundar, A. Samad, A. Rashid, B. Kumar, T. Natarajan, U. Malik, F. Farooqi (Impact Player)
Punjab: S. Dhawan (c), P. Singh, B. Rajapaksa, J. Sharma (wk), S. Khan, S. Raza, S. Curran, H. Brar, N. Ellis, R. Chahar, A. Singh, R. Dhawan (Impact Player)
Suggested Fantasy Lineup
Indian T20 League 2023 Schedule:
The Indian T20 League 2023 schedule promises exciting cricketing action over the next few weeks. With all teams aiming for the top spots in the table, the competition is set to be fierce. Click here to check out the latest standing.
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