On April 11, at 3:30 PM IST, the Punjab Kings will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 Match 17 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
As the contest progresses, teams gain momentum, making early points critical in the race for the playoffs. So far, the Punjab Kings appear to be one of the more balanced teams, having won two of their first three games. Their batting lineup, led by Shreyas Iyer and bolstered by fierce competitors like Prabhsimran Singh, has consistently delivered, while their bowling unit has stepped up at critical times. Sunrisers Hyderabad, meanwhile, has shown bursts of brilliance but lacks consistency. Their batting, led by Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan, is risky, but they have struggled to close out games under pressure.
PBKS vs SRH Match Details
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - 17th Match, Indian Premier League 2026
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Mullanpur
Date & Time: 11th April 2026 at 03:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
PBKS vs SRH Venue Stats
| Avg 1st inn score | 206 |
| Avg 2nd inn score | 214 |
| Win% batting 1st | 39 |
| Win% batting 2nd | 61 |
PBKS vs SRH Pitch Report
The match will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. It is one of India's newest international cricket venues, serving as Punjab's primary home ground following Mohali. The average first innings score is approximately 168, which is challenging but not out of reach.
PBKS vs SRH Weather Report
The climate on the game day at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is predicted to be mostly cloudy, with sunny conditions all day.
PBKS vs SRH Last Five Matches
| SRH ( Sunrisers Hyderabad) | L W L W W |
| PBKS (Punjab Kings) | W W L W L |
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | PBKS Won | SRH Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Injury News
No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.
PBKS vs SRH Probable Playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XIs
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (C & WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat
Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs
Shreyas Iyer (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Harpreet Brar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Lockie Ferguson
Topmost Picks for PBKS vs SRHDream11 Prediction:
Top Picks - Punjab Kings
- Cooper Connolly - Cooper Connollyis the leading run scorer for Punjab Kings, scoring 103 runs in 3 matches with a strike rate of 163.59.
- Vijaykumar Vyshak - Vijaykumar Vyshak is the leading wicket-taker forPunjab Kings, taking 5 wickets in 3 matches, with an economy of 9.00.
Top Picks - Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Heinrich Klaasen - Heinrich Klaasenis the leading run scorer for Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 143 runs in 3 matches with a strike rate of 147.91.
- Harsh Dubey - Harsh Dubey is the leading wicket-taker for Sunrisers Hyderabad, taking 4 wickets in 3 matches, with an economy of 7.78.
Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PBKS vs SRH Dream11 Team:
Ishan Kishan(VC), Heinrich Klaasen, Shreyas Iyer(C), Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Nitish Reddy, Travis Head, Harsh Dubey, Marco Jansen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Jaydev Unadkat
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain - Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer
Vice-captain - Ishan Kishan, Harsh Dubey
Wicketkeeper - Ishan Kishan
PBKS vs SRH Probable Winners:
Punjab Kings come into this match with more momentum, having won two of their last three games while retaining a healthy NRR of +0.637. Their batting lineup appears to be settled, with Shreyas Iyer leading innings and several others stepping up regularly. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, has struggled for consistency, winning only one of their last three matches and displaying flaws in their top order and attack. While SRH has match-winners like Klaasen, PBKS appears more balanced in all departments. Combining current form, squad balance, and momentum, last year's finalists PBKS, have a clear advantage heading into this game. Considering the team combination, Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.