IPL 2021: 3 players to avoid in your fantasy teams for Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad game

Punjab Kings have arrived in Chennai to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have already lost three matches on trot at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. As the teams meet on April 21, it seems like there will be a lot of pressure on both the side.

Punjab themselves are coming into this match after facing two back-to-back losses. But, the big question will be whether KL Rahul and Co. can handle the slow surface of Chennai or will they falter against the spinners of Hyderabad?

Here is a look at the 3 players who you should avoid in your fantasy teams for the match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran has not produced a substantial score in the IPL 2021 so far. This is partly because he has got opportunities only at the death in two matches and struggled against the short ball during one inning. If he comes during the latter part of the innings in Chennai, he might struggle due to the slowness of the surface.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are likely to attack him with the spin, which might not be the most welcoming thing for the batsman. Having said that, there are better wicketkeeper-batsman options in this match, with the likes of Jonny Bairstow and KL Rahul, both among runs and bat in the top order.

Abdul Samad 

Abdul Samad is an extremely talented batsman. He is a free-flowing batsman who likes to hit through the line of the ball. This could be the reason that he has not enjoyed batting in Chennai so far. In his defense, he has batted during the phases when the batting has been most difficult.

But, until Hyderabad decides to use him in helpful conditions or at a better position in the match, he could be seen struggling. Samad has not even been used with the ball much. And being listed in the batsman category, it seems a better option to leave him out from this pool of players. 

Manish Pandey 

Manish Pandey has not enjoyed batting in Chennai so far in IPL 2021. In fact, the slowness of the surface has foxed him more than the bowlers of the opposition. In this match, there are options who have better chances to score in Chennai than Pandey.

Mayank Agarwal has a great record against spin and will be a better option to go for, from the batsman’s category. There are several players who have played on this surface, but the time Pandey has spent on the crease has actually affected Hyderabad’s batting.