Set for 6th May at 7:30 PM IST, the forty-ninth match will bring Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings face-to-face at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Get the best SRH vs PBKS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 49th match of the IPL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Match Info
Match | SRH vs PBKS, Match 49 |
| Series | IPL |
| Date | Wednesday, May 06, 2026 |
| Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Live streaming | Jio Hotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
| Live Score App | Get it on Google Play → |
SRH vs PBKS Fantasy Tips:
- Abhishek Sharma is the best small-league captain because he has scored 440 runs in 10 matches at a huge strike rate of 206.57.
- Travis Head is the best grand-league captain because Hyderabad is batting-friendly and he can destroy the match in the powerplay.
- Prabhsimran Singh is a must-pick wicketkeeper-batter because he has scored 361 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 174.40.
- Shreyas Iyer is a safe vice-captain option because he has 328 runs in 9 matches and gives stability in PBKS' middle order.
- Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan are strong fantasy picks, but don't make both captain unless SRH are chasing a big total.
- Marcus Stoinis is a good punt pick, especially in grand leagues, because he can score quick finishing runs and may bowl 1-2 overs.
- Sakib Hussain is a budget wicket-taking option with 9 wickets in 6 matches, but he is better for grand leagues than small leagues.
- Arshdeep Singh and Eshan Malinga are important bowling picks because the pitch supports pace despite being batting-friendly.
- Avoid Harsh Dubey and Harpreet Brar unless they are confirmed in the playing XI and conditions look slow.
Hot Picks for SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Travis Head - Turning out for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he has delivered 323 runs in 10 appearances, operating at a brisk 171.81 strike rate while maintaining steady scoring flow at the top. |
Abhishek Sharma - For Sunrisers Hyderabad, his campaign shows dominance with 440 runs from 10 matches, combining a 48.88 average and a rapid 206.57 strike rate to consistently dismantle bowling attacks. |
Top Picks:
Prabhsimran Singh - As part of Punjab Kings, he has surged to 361 runs in 9 matches, highlighted by a strong 51.57 average and an attacking 174.40 strike rate, especially during powerplay overs. |
Shreyas Iyer - With Punjab Kings, he has compiled 328 runs across 9 games, shaping innings through controlled stroke play and providing stability in the middle phase. |
Budget Picks:
Marcus Stoinis - Representing Punjab Kings, his numbers reflect 150 runs in 9 matches at a striking 189.87 rate, along with 1 wicket, contributing as a finishing all-round option. |
Sakib Hussain - Bowling for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he has secured 9 wickets in 6 outings, maintaining a 22.56 average while controlling phases with an economy of 9.23. |
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head |
Vice-Captain | Shreyas Iyer & Prabhsimran Singh |
SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers - Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batsmen - Travis Head, Shreyas Iyer (vc), Abhishek Sharma ©, Priyansh Arya
- All-rounders - Cooper Connolly
- Bowlers - Pat Cummins, Arshdeep Singh, Eshan Malinga
SRH vs PBKS Dream11 PredictionSRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers - Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Prabhsimran Singh (vc)
- Batsmen - Travis Head ©, Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Priyansh Arya
- All-rounders - Marcus Stoinis
- Bowlers - Arshdeep Singh, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain
SRH vs PBKS Dream11 PredictionSRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 49 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Harsh Dubey | NA | NA |
Harpreet Brar | NA | NA |
SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 49 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Abhishek Sharma |
GL Captaincy Choice | Travis Head |
Punt Picks | Sakib Hussain and Marcus Stoinis |
Dream11 Combination | 3-4-1-3 |
SRH vs PBKS Match Preview:
Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Punjab Kings in Match 49 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on May 6 at 7:30 PM IST. Sunrisers Hyderabad have dominated this rivalry historically, winning 17 of the 25 encounters, while Punjab Kings have claimed 8 victories. In their earlier meeting this season, Punjab chased down 220 with ease, powered by a fluent knock from Shreyas Iyer and an explosive display from Abhishek Sharma.
Sunrisers Hyderabad currently sit third on the table with 12 points from ten matches. However, they enter this contest after a setback against Kolkata Knight Riders, where Travis Head contributed 38 runs. The team will look to regroup and expects strong bowling efforts from Eshan Malinga and Harsh Dubey to contain the opposition. They will aim to return to winning ways with a more balanced performance.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings continue to lead the standings with 13 points despite back-to-back defeats. In their last match, the batting unit managed 163 runs, with Suryansh Shedge scoring his maiden half-century and Marcus Stoinis adding 40. The bowling group, led by Arshdeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak, will aim to deliver a disciplined performance to maintain their top position. Therefore, both teams will push hard for an important win on a surface that supports batting while offering early assistance to pace bowlers.
SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Sunrisers Hyderabad | 17 |
Punjab Kings | 8 |
SRH vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 30°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 199 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 61% |
SRH vs PBKS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing 11:
1) Travis Head
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan (wk)
4) Heinrich Klaasen
5) Nitish Kumar Reddy
6) Aniket Verma
7) Salil Arora
8) Pat Cummins (capt)
9) Harshal Patel
10) Eshan Malinga
11) Shivang Kumar
12) Sakib Hussain
Punjab Kings Playing 11:
1) Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
2) Priyansh Arya
3) Cooper Connolly
4) Shreyas Iyer (capt)
5) Marcus Stoinis
6) Suryansh Shedge
7) Nehal Wadhera / Shashank Singh
8) Marco Jansen
9) Xavier Bartlett
10) Arshdeep Singh
11) Yuzvendra Chahal
12) Vijaykumar Vyshak
SRH vs PBKS
| Team | If Batting First | If Bowling First | Fantasy Impact |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | SRH can bring Sakib Hussain as bowling Impact while defending | SRH can start with an extra bowler and bring Aniket Verma / Salil Arora for chase depth | Sakib becomes valuable if SRH bowl second; Aniket/Salil are risky batting punts |
| Punjab Kings | PBKS can bring Vijaykumar Vyshak / Yuzvendra Chahal while defending | PBKS can bring Nehal Wadhera / Shashank Singh while chasing | Vyshak/Chahal gain wicket value while defending; Nehal/Shashank are chase-based punt picks |
SRH vs PBKS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Sunrisers Hyderabad is expected to win this match.