Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 16th Match - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Series: Indian Premier League, 2018 Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali Date & Time: Apr 19, 08:00 PM LOCAL

SRH have a 100% record so far having won all their three games and would be looking to make it four out of four when they take on KXIP © BCCI

So, on that note it is time to say goodbye. It was fun doing this. Look forward to the next one. Good night and see you soon.

top of the table despite 2 losses & as many wins as who hadn't lost any before today of course. Tells you something & still the SRH batsmen ain't even trying to get as close as possible

will walk away with the match...vSRH vKXIP

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A very interesting thing about today's toss. Check the tweet above to find out more.

Whyisn't Stanlake part of SRH's XI tonight? Injured? Dropped? Tactical move? Our man Gokul thinks it could be a tactical move to bolster their batting. "Maybe it's a decision to beef up their batting more. That has been SRH's concern in the last two games," pings Gokul.

Toss:KXIP's Ashwin wins the toss and has no hesitation in opting to bat first. The big news is from the other camp as Billy Stanlake isn't playing. Chris Jordan - England allrounder - comes in for his first game of the tournament.

Pitch Report - The pitch looks batting friendly, there will be a little help for the bowlers early on because of the grass present on the pitch. But that grass will also ensure that ball will come nicely on to the bat. Dew can be a factor too on this ground and that can impact the decision of the captain at the toss.

Did you know? Kings XI Punjab has never defeated Sunrisers at PCA stadium in Mohali. Their record there - played 4 lost 4! Ashwin and Co. would want to set that record straight.

An update on Punjab's captain Ashwin - "Ashwin bowling on the side wicket and discussing tactics with the 'keeper," says Gokul. "He reckons his lengths are looking a bit shortish, signalling that by displaying a pull shot. But the 'keeper feels the lengths are fine.At the other end, Dhawan is getting a few throw-downs as he practises drives by jumping down the track."

More from Gokul as he pings us this update from the venue: "There was a small shower in the afternoon but it's looking fine at the moment. Mujeeb and Rashid involved in a hearty conversation. Plenty of laughs for them."

Want to know about team news, strengths and weaknesses, how's the weather going to be in Chandigarh? Then you should click here to read about the match preview by our man at the venue - the inimitable Gokul Gopal.

Any team that loses a quality player like David Warner just before a mega tournament will find it very difficult to replace not only his batting but also his captaincy skills. Try telling that to Sunrisers Hyderabad. They have overcome such a huge blow in emphatic fashion by winning all their three matches to have a 100% win record so far in the 2018 edition of the Indian Premier League.