Indian T20 League 2022: Match 28 – Punjab vs Hyderabad – Preview, Playing XIs, Pitch Report, Updates

The 28^th match of the Indian T20 League is scheduled to be played between Punjab and Hyderabad at DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. After winning their last game against Mumbai, Punjab now find themselves at number three on the points table.

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They have managed to secure three wins in five matches. On the other hand, Hyderabad too have made an outstanding comeback after losing their first two games. They too now have three wins in five matches.

Team News:

Punjab:

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Punjab exhibited a brilliant all-round display in their last game against Mumbai. Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan gave the team a stellar start with the bat. Later, Jitesh Sharma also played a vital 15-ball 30-run knock to take the team to a formidable score of 198 runs in the first innings. Punjab restricted to Mumbai to 186 runs, thereby winning the game by 12 runs.

Players to watch out for:

1. Mayank Agarwal

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After enduring forgettable outings in the first few games, Mayank Agarwal returned to form with a blistering knock of 52 runs in 32 balls. He set the foundation for a huge score with a stellar knock at the top of the order. He would be looking to replicate similar innings on Sunday.

2. Shikhar Dhawan

A prolific run-scorer in the Indian T20 League, Shikhar Dhawan continues to provide solid start at the top of the order. He played an outstanding knock of 70 runs in 50 balls in the last game against Mumbai, an innings which was laced with 5 fours and 3 sixes.

3. Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada is their biggest bet with the ball. He will be the biggest threat for Hyderabad on Sunday. Rabada is coming into the game on the back of impressive figures of 2 for 29 in 4 overs against Mumbai. The South African cricketer currently has 6 wickets to his name in 4 matches in this edition.

Probable Playing XI:

Mayank Agarwal (Captain), 2 Shikhar Dhawan, 3 Jonny Bairstow, 4 Liam Livingstone, 5 Jitesh Sharma (wk), 6 Shahrukh Khan, 7 Odean Smith, 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9 Rahul Chahar, 10 Vaibhav Arora, 11 Arshdeep Singh.

Hyderabad:

Hyderabad have made a sensational comeback after having lost their first two games this season. They would be brimming with confidence after registering a thumping 7-wicket win over Kolkata. A collective bowling effort from the team helped them restrict Kolkata to 175. Later, they chased it down comfortably in 17.5 overs, thanks to stellar knocks from Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram.

Players to watch out for:

1. Rahul Tripathi

Rahul Tripathi has played a major role in Hyderabad’s revival. Tripathi has been playing outstanding knocks and is making an impact with the bat. On Friday, he snatched victory from Kolkata with a match-winning knock of 68 runs in 36 balls at a strike rate of 188. He will be a player to watch out for.

2. Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson hasn’t looked at his best so far but he hasn’t been in a bad touch either. Williamson, thus far, hasn’t got the momentum that he would have wanted to. Ahead of the game against Sunday, he would be keen to make an impact with the bat.

3. T Natarajan

T Natarajan’s ability to nail the pinpoint yorkers is second to none. He is playing a significant role for Hyderabad this season. Once again, on Sunday, his four-over spell is going to prove crucial to the team’s fortune. The left-arm seamer returned with figures of 3 for 37 in the last game.

Probable Playing XIs:

1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Kane Williamson (captain), 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 6. Shashank Singh, 7. J Suchith/ Shreyas Gopal, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Marco Jansen, 10. Umran Malik, 11.T Natarajan.

Match Details:

Date: 17th April 2022

Venue: DY Patil Spots Academy, Mumbai

Time: 3:30 PM

Streaming Details: Star Sports Network for TV, Disney+ Hotstar for online streaming

Pitch Report:

The 28^th match of the Indian T20 League is slated to be played between Punjab and Hyderabad at DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. The 24^th match of the tournament between Gujarat and Rajasthan was also played here. The batsmen are likely to have a great time here. Both teams should look to good use of the first six overs. Spinners, though, are likely to have a role to play in the middle-overs. Also, considering a day game, dew isn’t going to play a big role in the match.