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PBKS vs SRH promises an exciting IPL 2026 clash as Punjab Kings host Sunrisers Hyderabad at Mullanpur on Saturday afternoon. Punjab will look to bounce back strongly at home, while SRH aim to maintain their strong record in this rivalry.
Punjab enter the contest with pressure and opportunity. They need a win to build momentum, and playing at home gives them the perfect chance to respond positively. Meanwhile, SRH also need a better batting performance after their recent defeat.
🏟 PBKS vs SRH Pitch Report
The Mullanpur surface looks dry and well rolled. Batters should enjoy the new ball early in the innings. However, the pitch may slow down as the match progresses.
The older ball often makes straight hitting difficult here. Since this is a day game, dew will not affect the contest. Therefore, the captain winning the toss may choose to bat first and put runs on the board.
A score around 180-190 could prove highly competitive.
📊 PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head
Sunrisers Hyderabad hold a clear edge in this rivalry.
- PBKS: 7 wins
- SRH: 17 wins
Punjab will want to improve that record and make a statement in front of their home crowd.
📅 Match Schedule
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM Local (IST) | 10:00 AM GMT
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur (New Chandigarh)
👑 Punjab Kings Team Watch
PBKS received a major boost as Shreyas Iyer recovered well from the hand injury he suffered in the opening game.
However, the team still waits for Lockie Ferguson, who has not joined the squad yet.
Another key talking point remains Arshdeep Singh’s form. He has struggled for wickets this season, especially in the Powerplay. Still, he enjoys a strong record against Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen.
That battle could decide the match early.
📝 PBKS Probable XII
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
🧡 Sunrisers Hyderabad Team Watch
SRH will miss Pat Cummins, who returned home for scans and should rejoin later in the season.
The team expects Brydon Carse to recover soon from his hand injury.
SRH’s top order remains their biggest strength. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan can change the game quickly.
In addition, Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat hold strong head-to-head numbers against Shreyas Iyer, which gives SRH an important tactical advantage.
📝 SRH Probable XII
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga / David Payne / Brydon Carse
🔥 PBKS vs SRH Prediction
Punjab Kings will rely on home conditions and a stronger middle order response. However, SRH’s superior record and explosive batting lineup make this a close contest.
Still, Punjab have a strong opportunity to bounce back in Mullanpur.
