IPL 2026 PBKS vs SRH Preview: Pitch, Weather Report, Head To Head, Playing 11, Streaming, Prediction. Punjab Kings face Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 on April 11, 2026. The match will be played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. The game starts at 3:30 PM IST as a day fixture. Punjab Kings have won 2 matches so far this season. Sunrisers Hyderabad have managed only 1 win in their campaign.
Punjab Kings look in strong form with a balanced squad. Their batting unit has consistently scored above 170 runs this season. Their bowling attack has taken 18 wickets in three matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad rely heavily on their aggressive top order. They scored above 180 once but failed in two matches. Their bowling economy rate stands close to 9.20 this season. Punjab will aim to continue its winning momentum at home. Hyderabad needs a strong performance to stay competitive.
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Pitch and Weather Report
The Mullanpur pitch offers balanced conditions for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers get early movement during the first six overs. Spinners become effective during the middle overs as the pitch slows. The average first innings score is around 175 runs. Teams chasing have won nearly 60 per cent of matches here.
Weather: Weather conditions will remain clear and sunny throughout the match. Temperatures will range between 24 and 29 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels will stay moderate, around 40 per cent. There is less than a 10 per cent chance of rain interruptions. Players may face heat during the afternoon session.
Head-to-Head Record
Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have played 24 IPL matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad lead with 17 wins in these encounters, whereas Punjab Kings have won only 7 matches. SRH have won 4 of the last 5 matches. Their dominance gives them confidence heading into this game.
Probable Playing XII
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande
Streaming Details
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. Fans can stream the match live on JioHotstar in India.
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Match Prediction
Punjab Kings hold a slight advantage due to their current form. Their home record and balanced bowling attack strengthen their chances. Sunrisers Hyderabad remain dangerous due to strong batting firepower. If their top order performs, they can post a big total. Punjab Kings are favourites to win a closely contested match.