Mullanpur, April 9 (UNI) Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 23 of IPL 2024.
Both teams expressed their preference to bowl first if they had won the toss, indicating a belief in their bowling strength.
Punjab Captain Shikhar Dhawan mentioned that the wicket is expected to remain consistent, indicating their strategy to restrict the opposition to a low score.
Giving players' updates, Shikhar said Liam Livingstone is still in the recovery process for Punjab, and they will maintain the same lineup as the previous match.
Both teams are coming off victories in their previous matches. Hyderabad had a collective effort from both bowlers and batsmen in their win against Chennai Super Kings, while Punjab had to rely on domestic players for a comeback win against Gujarat Titans.
Hyderabad's Pat Cummins expressed contentment with his team's performance so far, having won two matches. He also mentioned satisfaction with the team's strength and depth.
Despite their recent wins, both captains emphasised the importance of collective team effort and expressed optimism about continuing their winning streaks.
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