IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad's strongest predicted XI against Punjab Kings

Middle Order: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey

The middle order combines youth and experience. Nitish Kumar Reddy plays a key role as an all-rounder and impressed in the close contest against LSG. Heinrich Klaasen has been in outstanding form, scoring consecutive fifties and anchoring the innings when needed. Liam Livingstone adds depth as a power-hitting all-rounder, though he will look to improve his recent performances. Youngsters Aniket Verma and Harsh Dubey provide balance, with the ability to accelerate in the death overs and contribute with the ball, especially in spin-friendly conditions.