The PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 match has just dropped on matchday 17. Get details on where to watch, stats, standings, timeline, pitch report, playing XI, head-to-head records, and match predictions. Saturday’s Indian Premier League match, Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, kicks off at 3:30 PM at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have won two of their three games, with one match abandoned. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have lost two games and won one. One team has depth in batting and a successful chasing mentality. Another one has destructive batting but weak bowling, and misfielding causes SRH to fail.
PBKS batters are as fired up as they were last year. Their top -order batters Prabsimran, Priyansh, Cooper, and Shreyas are in form. And bowling spearhead Bartlett with Vyshak, and Chahal gives them a timely breakthrough.
Now, they are in a second spot with 5 points and a +0.637 net run rate. But historically, SRH have the edge over PBKS. Can they turn the tide against SRH at their home?
Meanwhile, SRH has many worries. As for Travishek and skipper Ishan Kishan, they suffered a total disaster in their last encounter. The recent catastrophic collapses have shifted the attention to over-dependence on the top order and Ishan Kishan’s leadership.
SRH feels the absence of Pat Cummins. They’re not bowling with the same fire. Before matchday 17, Brydon Carse is still unavailable. But SRH is looking to get back on the winning track.
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Standings
| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | NRR | FOR | AGAINST | PTS | RECENT FORM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.403 | 488/43.1 | 454/51.0 | 6 | W W W |
| 2 | PBKS | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.637 | 375/37.5 | 371/40.0 | 5 | N W W |
| 3 | RCB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.501 | 453/35.4 | 408/40.0 | 4 | W W |
| 4 | DC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.811 | 518/55.2 | 513/60.0 | 4 | L W W |
| 5 | LSG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -0.359 | 483/59.5 | 482/57.1 | 4 | W W L |
| 6 | SRH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.275 | 583/60.0 | 524/55.3 | 2 | L W L |
| 7 | GT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.270 | 576/60.0 | 584/59.1 | 2 | W L L |
| 8 | MI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -0.715 | 509/50.1 | 534/49.1 | 2 | L L W |
| 9 | KKR | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1.315 | 562/60.0 | 632/59.1 | 1 | L N L L |
| 10 | CSK | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.517 | 543/60.0 | 588/50.5 | 0 | L L L |
Where to Watch Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Stadium | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium, Tira, Punjab |
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 11, 03:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Head to Head Records
| Matches | 24 |
| PBKS Win | 07 |
| SRH Win | 17 |
| No Result | Nil |
PBKS vs SRH Pitch Report
Mullanpur has hosted only one match so far. Where PBKS chased 163 comfortably in 19.1 overs. A combination of red and black soil makes up the pitch, offering early bounce and swing. Over time, it becomes slow and helps spinners.
In the first encounter, the pacers took 9 wickets combined, and the spinners took 4 wickets combined. When playing the first match on this surface, the score usually falls between 160 and 180. The afternoon match might see a higher figure.
Weather Report
On April 11, the weather in Mullanpur is predicted to be nice for a cricket match. It will be about 28-31 degrees Celsius in the match time. At afternoon, the humidity will be 30%. There is no chance of rain, but it will be cloudy. From the North, wind speed will be 17km/h.
PBKS vs SRH Playing XI (Predicted)
For PBKS
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player- Priyansh Arya / Harpreet Brar
For SRH
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (C/ WK), Liam Livingstone, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat
Impact Player- Eshan Malinga / David Payne/ Salil Arora
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Timeline (Last 5 Matches)
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2025 | SRH | Won by 8 wickets | Hyderabad |
| May 19, 2024 | SRH | Won by 4 wickets | Hyderabad |
| April 09, 2024 | SRH | Won by 2 runs | Mullanpur |
| April 09, 2023 | SRH | Won by 8 wickets | Hyderabad |
| May 22, 2022 | PBKS | Won by 5 wickets | Mumbai (Wankhede) |
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Stats
- Abhishek Sharma’s 141 (55) vs PBKS in 2025 is the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history, setting a new benchmark for aggressive batting.
- In that same innings, 34 boundaries (10 sixes + 24 fours) highlighted complete dominance, especially during the powerplay phase.
- Abhishek Sharma’s current strike rate of 177.42 (2026 season) makes him one of the most dangerous top-order hitters in the league right now.
- Arshdeep Singh has 15 wickets vs SRH, making him PBKS’s most effective bowler in this matchup historically.
- At Mullanpur (PCA Stadium), average competitive totals range between 170–185, and teams bowling first hold a clear edge due to evening conditions.
PBKS vs SRH Predictions
A close match is promised in this PBKS vs SRH clash! Now, PBKS squad has two victories and an abandoned match. PBKS’s well-rounded form gives them a slight advantage.
While SRH’s batting mostly depends on Travishek duo and Ishan Kishan. Klaasen finding form, in last two matches. Nitish Reddy also made a huge knock for SRH. PBKS, with players like Priyansh, Prabsimran, Connolly, and Shreyas, is now dominating at the batting.
SRH bowling may exploit the Chandigarh pitch, which favours fast bowlers with Eshan Malinga and Unadkat’s speed. Bartlett and Arshdeep’s bowling for Punjab is strong, and more effective.
While the toss is a factor, chasing might be beneficial at this pitch and could give SRH an advantage. Additionally, head-to-head statistics show that SRH has the upper hand, but current form is with PBKS.
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