SRH vs PBKS Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Sep 25, 2021

SRH vs PBKS Match Prediction - Sep 25, 2021

Indian Premier League is a fast-paced tournament and we have just seen how quickly the tables can turn here. Kolkata Knight Riders were languishing near the bottom of the points table in the first half of the points table and they have certainly surprised one and all with the performance they have put. We aren't even a week into the second half and the Knight Riders are already looking good in the top half of the table.

In the upcoming match of the competition, Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to turn things around in a similar fashion in what might be their last chance to stay in the hunt. They will be up against Punjab Kings, who too are desperate to get some points under their belt.

The match between the two sides is to be played on the evening of Saturday, 25th September 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah. Both sides need a win more than anything and they both are expected to come out hard at each other. A cracker of a contest is certainly on the cards.

SRH vs PBKS Team Previews

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad were already in a spot of bother coming into the second half of the tournament and the loss against the Delhi Capitals have pushed them further into the soup. They are desperately looking for a turnaround to stay alive in the tournament and nothing less than a win would do. At the moment, Sunrisers Hyderabad have nothing working for them and the numbers show that.

The Sunrisers have so far played eight matches and have won just one. In addition to the couple of points that they have, they have a pretty poor net run rate of -0.689, which will come into the picture if Sunrisers do manage to get a string of wins under their belt. At the moment, it seems unlikely, but if the likes of David Warner and Kane Williamson begin to fire, Sunrisers could be a force to deal with.

They were dealt with the familiar problem of losing early wickets against the Capitals as well and with David Warner and Manish Pandey already out of form, it was solely upon Kane Williamson to take his side out of the muddle. He too perished under the pressure of scoring quickly, leaving his side in a spot of bother. Thanks to brief cameos by Abdul Samad and Rashid Khan, Sunrisers managed to put up a fighting score, which hardly proved to be enough against an accomplished Delhi Capitals' unit.

The bottom line for the Sunrisers Hyderabad is simple. They continue to tread on the thin ice and desperately need inspiration. They need their batsmen to score runs and for that to happen, they desperately need David Warner to step up. Sunrisers do not have the services of Jonny Bairstow, who was their best batsman in the first half and the onus now lies with Warner and Williamson. Kedar Jadhav's form has not helped the Sunrisers either.

Not only the on-field performances but the Sunrisers were also hampered by their team going through Covid-19 scares as T Natarajan tested positive right before the beginning of the previous match. Despite that, however, the Sunrisers' bowling attack looks decent with the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder, and Khaleel Ahmed bowling well.

All in all, the Sunrisers have a decent side that looks a bit incomplete with David Warner not performing. If the Sunrisers can somehow get their top-order to fire, they have enough resources to get better of even the best in the business.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11

David Warner, WP Saha, KS Williamson, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, S Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed.


Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings once again find themselves hustling for the fourth spot - something they will be well familiar with the experience they have had over the years. Despite the loss in their last match, they still have things very much in their control, but a loss here would make things exceedingly interesting for them. Punjab Kings have made a habit of losing matches from winning positions and that is something that they will be wary of when they take the field on Saturday.

The Kings looked ever so close to getting their fourth win of the season in the last match, but they were left shocked as the Royals sneaked in with a terrific performance in the last two overs. With that defeat, the Kings dropped down to the seventh spot on the ladder, but are still pretty much in business. A win in the upcoming contest will likely push them to the sixth spot and they can then take it from there. However, they would also want to improve their net run rate, which currently stands at -0.345.

Punjab Kings did most of the things right in the previous match, only to bottle it up in the final two overs of the chase. Needing just eight runs off the last two overs, they allowed Rajasthan Royals a foot in the door, something that the Kings have done a little too often to their liking. Despite the loss, however, the Kings had plenty of positives to take from that game and they will be upbeat going into this upcoming contest.

The biggest positive for Punjab was the way their bowlers came back at the death overs. The Kings have been guilty of giving away too many runs at the death, but the way Mohammad Shami and Arshdeep Singh performed in the previous match should inspire a lot of confidence. Mohammad Shami, in particular, was difficult to hit away and is a perfect candidate for the team's best bowler punt in the upcoming contest. To add icing to the cake, the odds for the bet appear to be pretty reasonable as well.

Apart from the bowling, the way Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul batted at the top was certainly something that caught everyone's attention. Not only the opening partnership, the men to follow also managed to hit the ground running and that is another positive that the Kings will take. With Mayank Agarwal and KL Rahul looking in terrific touch already, betting on a fifty-plus opening partnership seems to be a pretty lucrative option. After all, the pair already has nine fifty-plus partnerships in twenty matches they have opened in.

While it is difficult to finger out a weakness in Punjab's team, on paper, we might see Deepak Hooda facing the ax in the upcoming contest. He was not only carted away for plenty but also failed to do the needful with the bat when it mattered the most. We expect Shahrukh Khan to take up his place in the playing eleven. Also, if Punjab Kings do try to pick horses for courses, Nathan Ellis can come in for Adil Rashid in conjunction with Bishnoi replacing Ishan Porel, largely because of the dimensions that Sharjah Cricket Ground has.

All in all, Punjab Kings have a decent side on paper and we don't think that the result of the last match will have a major impact on their approach in the upcoming match. They have done better than their position on the ladder suggests and if they are able to keep pressure-cooker situations under their control in the upcoming contest, beating them is going to be a difficult task.

Punjab Kings Playing 11

Lokesh Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Nathan Ellis, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh.

SRH vs PBKS Toss Prediction

Sharjah Cricket Ground is not an easy venue to defend and we saw that in the Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab match in IPL 2020 season. Short boundaries and plenty of dew generally make it very difficult for the team defending. However, runs on the board batting first can put any chasing team under pressure. Keeping all that into consideration, we expect the captain winning the toss to field here.

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

When you talk about Sharjah Cricket Ground, you talk about sixes. Such was the reputation of this venue in the last season. While many expected the same this year as well, what we saw in the first game was quite different. Even though the boundaries were short, clearing them was not easy. The surface was a bit two-paced and it could well be the case in the upcoming contest as well and contrary to last year's records, spinners might actually have a big role to play. The best time to bat and score runs would be when the ball is new and hard. Having said that, dew might have an impact in the second innings and the team batting first will have to be considerate of that factor. We expect a total of around 170 to be a par score here and the team batting first will be looking to target at least 10-15 runs more.

SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Check out the Dream11 fantasy team lineup for the 37th IPL 2021 match that is to be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. Don't forget to check back the latest updated team right after the toss.

KL Rahul has been in exceptional form right from the beginning of the season and that was evident in the previous match too as he carried his test-match form into the shortest format of the game beautifully. He looked good till he lasted and can play the sheet anchor role to perfection. He is a fierce striker of the ball and has a terrific record at Sharjah. Besides, he is a wicket-keeper who can garner some extra points in the field as well. He is the captain of our Dream11 fantasy team in this upcoming match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Dream11 fantasy team captain: KL Rahul

Even though Kane Williamson failed to perform in the previous match, the surface of Sharjah would suit his style of play beautifully. Williamson is a sweet timer of the ball and the short boundaries at Sharjah might well work to his advantage. Besides, he generally does well under pressure and when his side needs him. For that reason, Kane Williamson is the perfect choice for the Dream11 vice-captain in this upcoming match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Dream11 fantasy team vice-captain: Kane Williamson

Team updated after toss.

SRH vs PBKS Playing 11

  • Wicket-keeper:
    • KL Rahul (C)
  • Batsmen:
    • Mayank Agarwal
    • Kane Williamson (VC)
    • David Warner
    • Aiden Markram
    • Abdul Samad
  • All-rounders:
    • Jason Holder
  • Bowlers:
    • Mohammad Shami
    • Rashid Khan
    • Khaleel Ahmed
    • Nathan Ellis

SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction

Find more Dream11 predictions and other tips and tricks on our dedicated Dream11 guide.

SRH vs PBKS Betting Tips

Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have both left their fans disappointed for different reasons. While the Kings have lost matches after setting those up in their favor, the Sunrsiers have been dismal right from the outset. Both sides are coming off losses in their previous respective outings and will be itching to get back to the winning ways. Considering the performance of the two sides in the tournament thus far and their respective overall on-paper combinations, betting on a Punjab Kings should be the way to go here.

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    Highest Opening Partnership - Punjab Kings

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Even though the Kings' batting order has not fired as well as it should have, their opening pair has certainly impressed one and all. KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal have both racked up runs for fun and have been difficult to discuss regardless of the surface or opponents. Considering that and the show they put together in the last match, Punjab Kings are certainly better placed to be the side with the highest opening partnership.

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    Best Bowler - Sunrisers Hyderabad - Rashid Khan

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Even though the short boundaries at Sharjah do not really help the spinners, Rashid Khan will still be a hit away. In fact, he may well get some wickets with batsmen trying to hit him out of the park. He was the best bowler for the Sunrisers in the previous match and will be looking to build on to his form. Bet on Rashid Khan to be the best bowler for the Sunrisers.

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    Kane Williamson - Total Runs - Over 24.5

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Kane Williamson is arguably the most reliable batsman that the Sunrisers have at the moment and he generally performs well under pressure. Also, he bats fairly up the order to have ample opportunity to settle down and score. Hitting a personal score of 25 should not be difficult for him in the upcoming contest.

Today Match Prediction

Punjab Kings To Win the Match, 1.74

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Who will win SRH vs PBKS

Sunrisers Hyderabad 52.5% (1313)
Punjab Kings 47.5% (1190)
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