Indian T20 League 2022: Match 70- Hyderabad vs Punjab- Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Head-to-Head, Match Details, and Updates
Hyderabad-Punjab (Image Source: BCCI/IPL)
The match between Hyderabad and Punjab will mark the end of the league stages for the Indian T20 League 2022. Although it is a dead rubber as both the teams have been eliminated from the tournament, the teams will look to end the season on a high. The match will take place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Team News:
Punjab: Punjab will be coming into the match on the back of a 17-runs defeat against Delhi in their last outing. They will like to forget how their middle order succumbed under pressure. A strong performance from the whole unit is what the fans will hope for.
Probable XI: Jonny Bairstow (o), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (o), Liam Livingstone (o), Mayank Agarwal (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Kagiso Rabada (o), Arshdeep Singh.
Key Players:
Liam Livingstone: Liam Livingstone has been one of the greatest assets for Punjab in the Indian T20 League 2022. He has stood up for the team either with the bat or the ball, most of the time required his services.
Arshdeep Singh: One of the biggest revelations for Punjab has been the death bowling by this young Indian pacer. Though lacking in wickets, he has efficiently put breaks on the opposition scoring rate in the latter stages of the innings.
Hyderabad: Hyderabad managed to win a thriller against Mumbai in their last match by just three runs. They will try and carry their winning momentum into this match and bow out of the tournament with heads held high.
Unavailable Players: Kane Williamson
Probable XI: Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Glen Philips (o) Aiden Markram (c) (o), Nicholas Pooran (o)(wk), Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Umran Malik.
Key Players:
Umran Malik: Although his control over line and length has been an area of concern, he has struck fear in minds of these batters, with his sheer pace. He turned around the match for his team in those last outings against Mumbai with a fiery spell.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The best of Bhuvi’s skills was on display in the last match, where he bowled a maiden in the 19th over. He will be an important cog in Hyderabad’s bowling.
Pitch Report: The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium has slowed as the tournament. The pitch will assist the slower bowlers and Spin will play a major part in the match.
Head-to-Head: Hyderabad has been significantly dominant over Punjab over the years in the Indian T20 League 2022. They have played 18 matches, 13 of which have been won by Hyderabad while Punjab has managed just 5 wins.
Match Details:
Date: 22nd May 2022
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Broadcasting Details: Star Sports Network for television, Disney + Hotstar for online streaming.
