IPL 2026, Match 49: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Match Preview

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) square off against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match No. 49 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, May 6.

The Orange Army turned things around magnificently after a slow start to the season, celebrating five consecutive wins before losing to the Kolkata Knight Riders in their last game. They are positioned at No. 3 on the points table with six wins and four losses from 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings won six out of their first seven matches. However, the law of average probably came into effect.

These two teams clashed against each other earlier in the tournament. The Sunrisers were beaten significantly by six wickets in Mullanpur by Shreyas Iyer and Co. However, previous records won't count for much when these two teams meet again.

While the Sunrisers are placed at No. 3, Punjab are sitting pretty at the top of the standings.

SRH vs PBKS Match Details

SRH vs PBKS Head to Head record

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to provide a sensational batting surface, where batters will be able to play on the up. The margin for error could be very little for the bowlers. Both teams have some phenomenal batters on their side, expect them to exploit the field restrictions.

SRH vs PBKS Predicted Playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Sakib Hussain.

Impact Player: Eshan Malinga

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Impact Player: Vijaykumar Vyshak