Hyderabad vs Punjab Preview: Dream Prediction, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Top Fantasy Picks
Hyderabad is all but out of contention for the playoffs in this year’s Indian T20 League and will look for a consolation win after their heavy defeat to Delhi. With only 1 win so far, Hyderabad will have to rely on David Warner & Kane Williamson in lifting their spirits.
KL Rahul and co. fell to a defeat from a winning position after Karthik Tyagi’s last-over heroics. Languishing in 7th right now, Punjab will need a win to stay alive in the competition. Chris Gayle could be roped in for a bowler in this game.
Key Highlights:
Series |
Indian T20 League |
Match No. |
37 |
Venue |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Telecast Time |
7:30 PM IST |
Expected Weather Conditions |
32-34°C, humid weather with hot wind |
Pitch Conditions |
Small boundaries, minimal swing. Good for batting. |
Key Players |
KL Rahul, Arshdeep Singh, Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan, Jason Holder |
Hyderabad vs Punjab – Match 37: Venue Details
The match between Hyderabad vs Punjab will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah & telecasted live at 7:30 pm IST.
- Average 1st Innings score on this ground: 175 (Par score here)
Hyderabad vs Punjab: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Looking at the previous game in this pitch, the ball comes onto the bat very nicely and batsmen can pick off shots from a good length. Bounce and pace is available, but swing is minimum. Spinners also get very little turn in this track. Batting second will be the ideal choice.
Top Picks for Your Dream Fantasy Team 11:
Following should be top picks for playing fantasy cricket on Hyderabad vs Punjab match:
- KL Rahul picked up where he left off and has scored 380 runs in 8 matches with a strike rate of 137.68
- Kane Williamson will need a big knock to lead Hyderabad, having already scored 145 runs in 5 matches with a strike rate of 114.96
- Arshdeep Singh picked up a magnificent 5-wicket haul, now having claimed 12 wickets in 7 matches with an 8.14 economy rate
- Rashid Khan is Hyderabad’s best bowler with 12 wickets in 8 matches and an economy rate of just 6.18
Expert Opinion on Hyderabad vs Punjab vs Kolkata match
The risky captain could be David Warner despite his poor run because of the short boundaries in Sharjah. Uncapped Indian players are good fantasy picks for this game. A run-fest can be expected here & heavy hitters such as Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul, Jason Holder are good captaincy picks
Captain & Vice-Captain choices for your fantasy XI team
- Captain choices: KL Rahul, Rashid Khan, Kane Williamson
- Vice-Captain choices: Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Abdul Samad
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