On Thursday, the host Kings XI Punjab have two wins from three in this season. In their most recent match, Kings XI Punjab defeat Chennai Super Kings in which skipper MS Dhoni show his tremendous skills. Punjab scored 197 runs for loss of 7 wickets, KXIP pushed CSK on to the backfoot early on before the CSK captain attempted an end-overs rescue act. For Kings XI Punjab, it was Mohit Sharma bowled two fantastic deliveries in the final over and helped KXIP sneak to a 4-run win over CSK.
On the other hand, SRH are 3-0 having defeated the Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders. In each of their three matches, SRH have bowled first, and their bowlers have been able to rein in their opponents and restrict them to a modest total and make comfortable for their batsmen to chase the total.
Head-to-Head
Overall: Matches – 10, Kings XI Punjab won – 2, Sunrisers Hyderabad won – 8
At the IS Bindra Stadium: Matches – 4, Kings XI Punjab won – 0, Sunrisers Hyderabad won – 4
IPL Trivia between two side
Sunrisers Hyderabad have the best economy rate among all the eight teams this season; their overall economy rate this season after played three game- 6.83. SRH also concede the fewest runs through boundaries – 52.7%, and have conceded the fewest boundaries overall – 49 (39 -4s & 10 - 6s).
Kings XI Punjab have the best scoring rate in Powerplay this season; their overall scoring rate in the first six overs is 11.00. They’ve made scores of 73/2, 50/3 and 75/0 in the first six overs in their three matches so far.