2021 IPL – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings taking place? Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings will take place on Saturday 25th September, 2021 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings taking place? Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings will take place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah
What is the expected weather for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings? 34-36c with sunshine at first before clear skies later.
Where can I get tickets for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings? Check each team’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings on in the UK? Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kingswill be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD
- Sunrisers Hyderabad remain firmly rooted to the bottom of the table with the gap between them and Punjab Kings four points after a comprehensive eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals.
- Bowler Thangarasu Natarajan missed the game due to testing positive for Covid-19 and he is expected to miss out once again here, whilst all-rounder Vijay Shankar was also absent due to being a close contact of Natarajan and his participation in this one is unknown as of now.
PUNJAB KINGS
- Punjab Kings somehow found a way to turn certain victory into defeat against Rajasthan Royals last time out after failing to score just the four runs needed from the final over to successfully chase down a target of 186.
- The Kings played well over the course of the contest and are not expected to overreact to the loss, although it would be a surprise if the likes of experienced big-hitting batter Chris Gayle and leg-spin bowler Ravi Bishnoi are not brought into the side for this match.
THE PREDICTION
Unfortunately for Sunrisers Hyderabad, things don’t look like improving anytime soon for them based on their defeat against Delhi. The loss of Natarajan was a huge blow and even with the likes of Rashid Khan within their ranks, a fired-up Punjab Kings side desperate to make amends for throwing their last game away against Rajasthan are likely to cause some serious damage to the Sunrisers bowling unit. With that in mind, it would be a surprise if Punjab Kings weren’t to come out on top here, with Kane Williamson’s side falling to a fifth successive defeat.
