Punjab Kings' challenge to win first game in Hyderabad in 11 years 

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MATCH PREVIEW     

It will be an interesting game in the Indian Premier League 2025. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have their backs against the wall as they take on the Punjab Kings in the 27th game. The Sunrisers Hyderabad lost by a big margin against the Gujarat Titans in the last game and must win this game to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Punjab Kings are enjoying a good season and come here with a win against the Chennai Super Kings. However, the team has a baggage of history at this venue and hasn't won a game here since 2014. They will start with even odds in this game, and it will be interesting to see if they can break the jinx at this venue and strengthen their position on the points table further.  

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Pat Cummins will be a worried man with the string of failures the team has suffered. They had another poor outing in the last game against the Gujarat Titans, where the team suffered a 7-wicket loss. The side has lost the last four games and sits at the bottom of the points table. It may be the last chance for them to revive their fortunes. They have dropped in the pecking order on cricket betting sites. Cummins expects a spirited performance from his players in this must-win game.  

The opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have struggled this year. The team needs them to lay a strong foundation at the top. Ishan Kishan must anchor the innings in the middle overs and build solid partnerships with Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Reddy. Kamindu Mendis, Aniket Verma, and Pat Cummins must use the long handle and take the team to a big score.  

Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami form a strong new-ball pair. The side expects them to deliver early breakthroughs and put the Punjab Kings under pressure. Kuldeep Sen must play in this game and do well in the middle overs with Zeeshan Ansari and Jaydev Unadkat. Abhiskeh Sharma and Kamindu Mendis will look to use the conditions and deliver a strong performance in the supporting role.  

Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad     

Pat Cummins (c), Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Sen (Impact Player)  

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The Punjab Kings have improved their odds on cricket betting apps with good performances in their last few games. In the last game, the side registered an 18-run win against the Chennai Super Kings. The batting lineup is in good form, and the bowling attack has also done well. It will be a massive challenge for the team in this game, and skipper Shreyas Iyer will look to lead from the front.  

Priyansh Arya will be confident after his match-winning hundred against Chennai and look to put up a big partnership with Prabhsimran Singh. Shreyas Iyer is the backbone in the middle order and must add runs with Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera. Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, and Marco Jansen are good hitters and look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.  

Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur will look to get early wickets as the Sunrisers have struggled at the top in the last few games. The team expects good spells from Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal in the middle overs, as the conditions will be tough. Marco Jansen, Stoinis, and Lockie Ferguson will look to do well in the supporting roles and contribute to the team's win.  

Expected Starting XI for Punjab Kings     

Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Thakur (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bat First      

It is a great wicket for batting, and we have seen teams post big scores on the board. The wicket slows in the second half, making it difficult for the teams to chase the score. The team winning the toss will look to bat first in the game and score big.    

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We will see clear skies over Hyderabad. We expect a flat track where batsmen can play their strokes freely. There isn't much on this track for the bowlers, and they must use their variations to do well at this venue. A score of 220 runs will be good on this track for the side batting first.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Punjab Kings have a strong batting lineup., but the team hasn't won at this venue in over a decade. These small things can play on the players' minds, which the team must overcome. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have a quality fast-bowling attack and an explosive batting lineup. We expect a close game, but Sunrisers will have an edge owing to their excellent record against the Punjab Kings.  

Our prediction is for Sunrisers Hyderabad to win