Sun Risers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals comfortably in an interesting game recently, and they are riding high with the success of their middle-order. The team will take on Kings XI Punjab on Saturday. When both teams played earlier this season, SRH won the match. Kings XI Punjab aims for revenge, but SRH wants to win the game to stay in the tournament. Interestingly, the win is mandatory for both the teams to be in fourth place on the points table and qualify for play-offs.
Both the teams scored 8 points each, but SRH has got a better run-rate. They are in fifth place on the points table while KXIP is in sixth place. Overall, the two teams played 15 matches in the Indian Premier League. Sun Risers Hyderabad won 11 games, and Kings XI Punjab won 4 games. In the current season, both teams played 10 games each but won 4 games. The matches taking place today will be interesting as there will be a tough fight for the fourth position.
SRH might play with the team that won their last game. The middle-order is in form. Vijay Shankar and Manish Pandey played well. The bowling department is also strong. The team just has to maintain consistency.
On the other hand, KXIP won their last game. With Chris Gayle coming into the team, Punjab Kings are having a great time in the middle. The batting lineup is strong. Shami is taking wickets at the right time and controlling the opposition in death overs. The other bowlers are also doing good with the ball.
The match takes place at the Dubai International Stadium. The game begins at 7.30 PM IST.