Shikhar Dhawan To Drop Harshal Patel? PBKS' Probable XI For IPL 2024 Match vs SRH

PBKS will meet SRH on April 9 (AP News) PBKS will meet SRH on April 9 (AP News)

As Punjab Kings (PBKS) gear up to face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, enthusiasts are abuzz with speculations and predictions about the probable XI for PBKS.

PBKS, currently occupying the fifth position in the points table with two wins from four matches, are no strangers to the challenge of inconsistency. 

Despite a promising start with a victory against Delhi Capitals, they stumbled in subsequent matches before clinching a hard-fought win against Gujarat Titans in their last outing. Shashank Singh emerged as the hero, steering his team to victory with a stellar knock.

As the team deliberates over its lineup for the upcoming encounter against SRH, one of the pressing questions is whether skipper Shikhar Dhawan will opt to drop Harshal Patel. Patel, who has been a key figure in PBKS' bowling attack, has faced scrutiny due to inconsistent performances. However, his potential exclusion remains a matter of debate, considering his capabilities as a wicket-taker.

The probable XI for PBKS against SRH includes stalwarts like Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, and Sam Curran, along with promising talents such as Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh. The team will rely on the firepower of players like Sikandar Raza and Harpreet Brar to bolster their batting and bowling departments.

In their head-to-head encounters, PBKS and SRH have locked horns 21 times in the IPL, with SRH emerging victorious in 14 matches. However, PBKS remains undeterred and is determined to turn the tide in their favor in the upcoming clash.

PBKS' Probable XI For IPL 2024 vs SRH

Punjab Kings XI: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel

Impact Players: Tanay Thyagarajan, Nathan Ellis, Asutosh Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Vidwath Kaverappa