Overview
Kings XI Punjab will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL T20 game on April 8 in Punjab. TFG fantasy sports brings you tips and tricks for this fantasy round. The game will start at 8.00 p.m. IST.
Sunrisers will be the favourites going into this match as they have a better overall record over the Kings XI. They have also had a great time at Mohali having won 4 out of 5. That said, the last time these two teams met in Punjab, the Kings XI secured a win.
Total number of matches played: 12
Matches won by KXIP : 3
Matches won by SRH : 9
Matches at Mohali: 5 (KXIP 1, SRH 4)
Key Players:
Warner will continue to be the main batsman for the Sunrisers. The southpaw has nearly 500 runs to his credit vs Punjab.
Bhuvi has enjoyed bowling against Punjab. The opening bowler has 18 wickets to his credit.
What happened in 2018 when these two teams last met at Mohali:
Gayle opened the batting and scored a brilliant 100. He hit 11 sixes in that innings.
Bhuvi was the best bowler on show as far as economy rate was concerned.
In reply, Williamson and Pandey both scored half-centuries but couldn't help their side to a win.
Important stats:
Chris Gayle has found facing S Sharma quite a challenge. The Jamaican has fallen 4 times to the Indian seamer.
Rashid Khan remains a key with the ball. However, the leggie has only taken 4 wickets in 5 games this IPL.