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Published on: 10 April 2026
Match Date: 11 April 2026, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
On-field Umpire: To be announced
Third Umpire: To be announced

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???? PBKS vs SRH Match Preview

The IPL 2026 action returns to the picturesque Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur for the 17th match of the season. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday, 11th April 2026 at 3:30 PM IST.

PBKS are riding high on momentum, having started their campaign with back-to-back wins against Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. Their previous game against Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned due to rain, but they remain unbeaten and sit comfortably in the top half of the points table. On the other hand, SRH have had a mixed start. They won their opening game against KKR but have since suffered two consecutive defeats, including a 5-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants in their last outing. Both teams will be desperate for a win to consolidate their positions.

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???? PBKS vs SRH Match Details at a Glance

DetailInformation
MatchPunjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2026 Match 17
Date & Time11 April 2026, 3:30 PM IST
VenueMaharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Capacity38,000
Live StreamingJioHotstar Live Stream – Watch free live streaming
TV BroadcastStar Sports – TV channel schedule
Live ScoresCricbuzz Live Scores – Ball-by-ball updates
WeatherAccuWeather – Real-time weather forecast

????️ PBKS vs SRH Pitch Report & Weather – Mullanpur Stadium

???? Pitch Report:

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur offers a well-balanced surface that provides a fair contest between bat and ball. The pitch is characterized by its sand-based outfield and advanced herringbone drainage system, ensuring consistent bounce and excellent carry for fast bowlers, especially during the initial Powerplay overs. As the match progresses, the track typically slows down, granting spinners the opportunity to find significant grip and turn.

The pitch is generally batting-friendly with good pace and bounce, allowing stroke-makers to play freely once set. Early in the innings, fast bowlers may get some movement with the new ball, especially under lights, but as the match unfolds, the surface tends to settle, making it easier for batters. In the 2025 IPL season, teams managed to breach the 200-run mark in four matches at this venue, highlighting its high-scoring nature.

Key Stats:

  • Average first innings score: 170
  • Average second innings score: 156
  • Matches won batting first: 5
  • Matches won chasing: 3
  • Highest IPL total at this venue: 228/5 (Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans)
  • Lowest IPL total at this venue: 95/10 (KKR vs PBKS)
  • Leading run-scorer at the venue: Shashank Singh (163 runs)

Given that par scores generally hover between 180 and 200 and with dew likely to influence play during the second innings, the captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first.

☀️ Weather Forecast:

The weather in New Chandigarh on match day is expected to be clear and sunny. The temperature will be around 28-30°C during the afternoon, with humidity around 27%. There is no chance of rain, ensuring a full match with no interruptions. The evening will be comfortable, making it an ideal day for cricket.

???? Real-time weather update: AccuWeather

???? PBKS vs SRH – Head-to-Head Record

StatPBKSSRH
Total Matches2424
Wins717
Highest Score–247/2
Last 5 Matches23

Important Stats:

  • SRH have historically dominated this rivalry, winning 17 out of 24 encounters.
  • The highest score in this fixture is 247/2 by SRH against PBKS.
  • PBKS have struggled to find consistency against SRH, but they come into this match with strong home form.
  • SRH have won 9 out of 12 matches played in April against PBKS.

???? Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Full Squad & Analysis

Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Coach: Ricky Ponting

???? PBKS Full Squad for IPL 2026

Batters & Wicketkeepers:

  • Shreyas Iyer (c)
  • Priyansh Arya
  • Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
  • Nehal Wadhera
  • Harnoor Singh
  • Shashank Singh
  • Vishnu Vinod (wk)
  • Pyla Avinash
  • Mitchell Owen

All-rounders:

  • Marcus Stoinis
  • Marco Jansen
  • Azmatullah Omarzai
  • Harpreet Brar
  • Cooper Connolly
  • Ben Dwarshuis
  • Musheer Khan
  • Suryansh Shedge

Bowlers:

  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Yuzvendra Chahal
  • Lockie Ferguson (will miss early matches due to paternity leave)
  • Xavier Bartlett
  • Vijaykumar Vyshak
  • Yash Thakur
  • Praveen Dubey
  • Vishal Nishad

PBKS Strengths:

  1. Explosive Top Order: The opening pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh was instrumental in PBKS’ run to the final last season. They provide a solid foundation.
  2. Captain’s Form: Shreyas Iyer is in sublime touch, having already scored a match-winning half-century against CSK. His leadership has been praised by coach Ricky Ponting.
  3. Balanced Bowling Attack: The pace trio of Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Xavier Bartlett, combined with the spin wizardry of Yuzvendra Chahal, makes PBKS a formidable bowling unit.
  4. Batting Depth: With Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh coming in at Nos. 5 and 6, PBKS have power-hitters who can finish games.

PBKS Weaknesses:

  1. Lockie Ferguson’s Absence: The Kiwi speedster will miss the early part of the tournament due to paternity leave, leaving a gap in the pace attack.
  2. Middle-Order Consistency: Last season, PBKS’ middle order was a vulnerability, with their No. 4 spot in flux until Iyer settled there late in the tournament. They will need Nehal Wadhera to step up.

???? Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Full Squad & Analysis

Captain: Ishan Kishan (interim)
Coach: Daniel Vettori

???? SRH Full Squad for IPL 2026

Batters & Wicketkeepers:

  • Ishan Kishan (c/wk)
  • Travis Head
  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Heinrich Klaasen (wk)
  • Aniket Verma
  • Smaran Ravichandran
  • Salil Arora
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy

All-rounders:

  • Liam Livingstone
  • Kamindu Mendis
  • Brydon Carse
  • Harsh Dubey
  • Jack Edwards (injured, ruled out)
  • Krains Fuletra
  • Praful Hinge

Bowlers:

  • Pat Cummins (injured, missing early matches)
  • Harshal Patel
  • Jaydev Unadkat
  • Shivam Mavi
  • Eshan Malinga
  • Zeeshan Ansari
  • David Payne
  • Amit Kumar
  • Sakib Hussain

SRH Strengths:

  1. Explosive Opening Pair: Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have a partnership run rate of 12.56, the highest recorded for any pair with a substantial sample size.
  2. Ishan Kishan’s Red-Hot Form: Since returning to India’s T20I setup in January 2026, Ishan Kishan has scored 532 runs, the most by any batter in this period, at a strike rate of 207. He is in the form of his life.
  3. Powerful Middle Order: With Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Liam Livingstone, SRH possess one of the most destructive batting lineups in the league.
  4. Pace Attack: Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat bring experience and wicket-taking ability in the death overs.

SRH Weaknesses:

  1. Captain Pat Cummins’ Absence: The regular captain is recovering from a back injury and will miss this match. Ishan Kishan is leading the side in his absence.
  2. Spin Struggles: SRH spinners picked up just 15 wickets last season, the fewest among all teams, and were the most expensive, conceding 9.80 runs per over.
  3. Injury Woes: Jack Edwards has been ruled out with a foot injury, and Eshan Malinga is uncertain after a shoulder dislocation.

???? PBKS vs SRH Predicted Playing XI

PBKS Predicted Playing XI:

  1. Priyansh Arya
  2. Prabhsimran Singh (wk)
  3. Nehal Wadhera
  4. Shreyas Iyer (c)
  5. Marcus Stoinis
  6. Shashank Singh
  7. Marco Jansen
  8. Harpreet Brar
  9. Xavier Bartlett
  10. Arshdeep Singh
  11. Yuzvendra Chahal
    Impact Player: Cooper Connolly / Azmatullah Omarzai

SRH Predicted Playing XI:

  1. Travis Head
  2. Abhishek Sharma
  3. Ishan Kishan (c/wk)
  4. Heinrich Klaasen
  5. Nitish Kumar Reddy
  6. Liam Livingstone
  7. Aniket Verma
  8. Harsh Dubey
  9. Harshal Patel
  10. Jaydev Unadkat
  11. Zeeshan Ansari
    Impact Player: Brydon Carse / Shivam Mavi

???? PBKS vs SRH Match Predictions (11 Types)

???? 1. Match Winner Prediction

Prediction: Punjab Kings (PBKS) – PBKS are unbeaten at home this season, have a balanced squad, and are playing in familiar conditions. SRH have struggled in their recent away games and are missing their captain Pat Cummins. The odds favor PBKS.

???? 2. Toss Prediction

Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad – Toss is a 50-50 call, but based on recent trends, SRH might win the toss and choose to bowl first to exploit any early moisture.

???? 3. Top Batsman Prediction

  • PBKS: Shreyas Iyer / Prabhsimran Singh
  • SRH: Ishan Kishan / Travis Head

???? 4. Top Bowler Prediction

  • PBKS: Yuzvendra Chahal / Arshdeep Singh
  • SRH: Harshal Patel / Jaydev Unadkat

???? 5. Total Runs Prediction

  • Prediction: 180-200 runs (1st innings)
  • Over/Under 189.5: Over

⏱️ 6. Session / Over Prediction

  • Powerplay (1-6 overs) runs: PBKS – Over 55.5, SRH – Over 54.5
  • Death overs (16-20) runs: 45-55

???? 7. Boundaries Prediction

  • Total fours: 18-24
  • Total sixes: 10-15
  • First boundary likely: 4 runs

???? 8. Player Performance Prediction

  • Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): 35+ runs
  • Ishan Kishan (SRH): 40+ runs
  • Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS): 2+ wickets
  • Harshal Patel (SRH): 2+ wickets

???? 9. Live Prediction

  • If PBKS lose early wickets (Arya, Prabhsimran within powerplay), SRH gain upper hand.
  • If Ishan Kishan scores 50+, SRH’s win probability jumps to 60%.
  • The middle overs (7-15) will be dominated by spinners – Chahal vs SRH’s middle order will be a key battle.

????️ 10. Pitch & Weather Prediction

Batting-friendly pitch with good pace and bounce. Expect a high-scoring encounter with no rain interruptions. Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first due to dew.

???? 11. Stats-Based Prediction

  • SRH leads head-to-head 17-7.
  • PBKS have won both their home games this season.
  • SRH have lost their last two matches.
  • The average first innings score at Mullanpur is 170, but this season has seen higher totals.

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???? Final Verdict – PBKS vs SRH Prediction

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are predicted to win – PBKS are unbeaten at home this season, have a balanced and in-form squad, and are playing in familiar conditions. SRH have struggled in recent away games and are missing their captain Pat Cummins. The middle-order battle will be crucial, but PBKS have the depth and home advantage to secure a win.

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❓ PBKS vs SRH Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When is the PBKS vs SRH match?

Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 3:30 PM IST at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.

2. Who will win today’s PBKS vs SRH match?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) are the favorites due to their home advantage, balanced squad, and recent form.

3. What is the pitch like at Mullanpur Stadium?

The pitch is batting-friendly with good pace and bounce. It offers something for both batters and bowlers, with par scores around 180-200.

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9. Who is the captain of SRH for this match?

Ishan Kishan is leading SRH as interim captain in the absence of Pat Cummins.

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