IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad seek revival against Punjab Kings in form
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Synopsis
As the IPL 2025 season continues, Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in a precarious position, facing Punjab Kings, who are riding high on recent victories. SRH must address their batting and bowling issues to reclaim their momentum in this crucial match.
Key Takeaways
- SRH faces a crucial match against PBKS.
- Hyderabad needs to recover from recent poor performances.
- PBKS is in good form with key players performing well.
- Both teams have strong batting and bowling lineups.
- Match will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar.
Hyderabad, April 11 (NationPress) The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) come back to their home ground in dire straits, eager to reverse their misfortunes as they face an upbeat Punjab Kings (PBKS) team in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Following a thrilling start to the season, SRH have encountered a significant downturn that could jeopardize their campaign if they do not react promptly.
Initially, SRH was regarded as the team to beat after showcasing a stunning batting performance to score 286/3 against the Rajasthan Royals — marking the second-highest team total in IPL history. Their 44-run victory was not just convincing; it was a declaration of intent.
With players like Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, and Abhishek Sharma in their lineup, Hyderabad appeared ready to redefine T20 batting strategies with an aggressive style that kept bowlers on the defensive.
However, since that record-setting night, the ‘Orange Army’ has been undermined by the very tactics that initially earned them praise. In their pursuit of high run rates, they have often lost several wickets early and struggled to maintain their composure throughout innings.
Dependence on their power hitters has laid bare the vulnerabilities of the middle order, and the lack of strategic partnerships has been detrimental in tight matches. SRH’s failure to adjust to slower pitches and rethink their aggressive approach has caused them to slip down the points table, landing them in the bottom four.
While their bowling unit includes star players like Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and T. Natarajan, they too have faced challenges in controlling opposing batters during crucial phases of the game. Compounded by a lackluster performance from the spin department, SRH's problems have mounted across various aspects.
In contrast, PBKS has found their rhythm at an opportune moment. Coming off consecutive victories, Shreyas Iyer’s squad is starting to appear as serious title contenders. Central to their success is young opener Priyansh Arya, who amazed the league with a 39-ball century — the fastest by an uncapped player in IPL history. Alongside him, Livingstone, Shashank Singh, and Sam Curran have added stability and flair to their batting lineup.
PBKS’s bowling lineup has also gelled well, with Kagiso Rabada spearheading the attack, well complemented by Arshdeep Singh and Rahul Chahar. Their knack for taking wickets at pivotal moments has frequently enabled them to defend modest totals or restrict opponents during chases.
The head-to-head clash promises to be thrilling. While SRH will rely on their top order to regain form, PBKS will aim to capitalize on Hyderabad’s vulnerabilities with early wickets. Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen will be vital for SRH’s aspirations, while PBKS will once again look to Arya for a spirited start.
When will the SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match be played?
The SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match is set for Saturday.
Where will the SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match be played?
The match will take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Where to catch the broadcast of the SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match?
The match will be broadcasted on the Star Sports network.
Where to watch the live streaming of the SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match?
Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
Squads:
Punjab Kings: Harnoor Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Josh Inglis (wk), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Vishnu Vinod (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen, Lockie Ferguson, Praveen Dubey, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur and Yuzvendra Chahal
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Wiaan Mulder, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Adam Zampa, Eshan Malinga, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammad Shami, Pat Cummins (c), Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh and Zeeshan Ansari
