Match Details: Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Punjab Kings in their third match of IPL 2023 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, April 9, at 7:30 PM IST.
Match Preview: Sunrisers Hyderabad is in search of their first win of the season after losing their first two matches against Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. Heinrich Klassen may come into the playing XI to bolster the batting unit. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings have won their first two matches against Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals and are in good form. They have no new injury concerns and are expected to field the same XI.
Team News: Sunrisers Hyderabad may bring in South African wicket-keeper batsman Heinrich Klassen to strengthen their batting unit, which has failed to register a big score in the first two matches of the season. Bhanuka Rajapaksa suffered a minor injury after being hit by a shot from Shikhar Dhawan but has confirmed that he will be fit to play on Sunday. Liam Livingstone, who was bought for INR 11.5 crores at the IPL 2023 auction, is recovering from an injury and is expected to join the team soon.
TV and Telecast: The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will be broadcast on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 3, Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1 HD, and Star Sports HD1 in several languages.