Sunrisers Hyderabad host Punjab Kings in Match 49 of IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium with both sides bringing the league’s most explosive Powerplay batting at above 11.5 runs an over.
PBKS sit top of the table despite back-to-back losses with their bowling looking the shakier half, while SRH aim to recover from a dramatic 105/1 to 165 all out collapse against KKR.
Match 49 takes place on May 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
SRH vs PBKS Betting Odds
Sunrisers Hyderabad enter as slight favourites thanks to their 9-1 record at Hyderabad against PBKS. However, Punjab Kings’ table-topping form and explosive batting depth keeps the markets close.
| Platform | SRH Win Odds | SRH Win % | PBKS Win Odds | PBKS Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.85 | 54% | 1.95 | 51% |
| Stake | 1.88 | 53% | 1.92 | 52% |
| 4RABET | 1.82 | 55% | 1.98 | 51% |
| BetVibe | 1.90 | 53% | 1.90 | 53% |
| Parimatch | 1.85 | 54% | 1.95 | 51% |
SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the head-to-head 17-8 across 25 IPL meetings. SRH have an even stronger record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, leading 9-1 against PBKS at this venue.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| Punjab Kings | 25 | 8 | 17 |
Recent Form
Both sides arrive with mixed momentum. PBKS sit top of the table despite back-to-back losses while SRH look to bounce back from their KKR collapse where they fell from 105/1 to 165 all out on a slow surface.
Hyderabad Weather Report
Warm and humid evening conditions expected at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium with no rain threat. Cloud cover may help mitigate dew despite the typical second-innings advantage at this venue.
| Weather Aspect | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 26°C to 36°C |
| Humidity | 55% to 70% |
| Rain Chance | 10% (Minimal) |
| Wind Speed | 10 to 16 km/h |
| Conditions | Partly cloudy, warm |
| Dew Factor | Reduced due to cloud cover |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
Match 49 will be played on the famous Pitch No. 2 in Uppal, the same surface where India piled up 297 against Bangladesh and where SRH have repeatedly threatened the 300-mark. The skewed dimensions favour even mishits to clear the ropes.
| Pitch Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Flat, batting paradise (Pitch No. 2) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 220+ runs |
| Pace vs Spin | True bounce, batters dominate |
| Boundary Size | 63m and 68m (sides), 75m (straight) |
| Toss Factor | Both viable, dew reduced |
| Key Factor | Mishits carry over short boundaries |
The pitch should produce a high-scoring contest with SRH’s record at this venue suggesting a 250-plus total is well within reach. Moreover, the 63m square boundary on one side rewards even mistimed strokes.
Additionally, taking wickets will be the hard currency, with one tight over potentially deciding the match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad
The full SRH squad features Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, Praful Hinge, Harsh Dubey, Liam Livingstone, Sakib Hussain, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Gerald Coetzee, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dilshan Madushanka, Krains Fuletra, Onkar Tarmale, RS Ambrish, and Amit Kumar.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing 11
Probable playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Harshal Patel, and Eshan Malinga as the 12th option.
Punjab Kings Squad
The full PBKS squad features Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Musheer Khan, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Praveen Dubey, Lockie Ferguson, Shashank Singh, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, and Vishal Nishad.
Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11
Probable playing 11: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak as the 12th option.
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma (SRH) | League’s most explosive opener, leading Powerplay charge above 11.5 runs/over |
| Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) | Top-6 most destructive death-over hitter since 2023 |
| Sakib Hussain (SRH) | Joint-second best death-over economy (8 runs/over) this season |
| Marcus Stoinis (PBKS) | IPL’s highest 20th-over SR (297.61) with 50+ balls faced |
| Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) | Travis Head dismissed 4 times, Kishan and Klaasen 3 each |
| Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS) | Picked Ishan Kishan thrice in T20 cricket |
Match Prediction and Analysis
Sunrisers Hyderabad will edge this clash thanks to home advantage and the 9-1 record over PBKS at this venue. Abhishek Sharma’s tournament-leading form alongside Heinrich Klaasen’s death-overs power and Pat Cummins’s leadership returns SRH to their natural attacking template.
Sakib Hussain’s death-overs economy of 8 runs (joint-second best this season) provides crucial control. Punjab Kings counter with Marcus Stoinis’s record 297.61 strike rate at the 20th over, alongside Shreyas Iyer’s match-winning ability and Yuzvendra Chahal’s matchup edge against Ishan Kishan.
However, PBKS’s bowling looks the shakier department on Pitch No. 2’s batting paradise.
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Final Verdict
SRH will win another Hyderabad classic to register their 18th win against PBKS overall and 10th at this venue.
Expect Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head to set the tone in the powerplay while Klaasen and Aniket Verma target the death overs.
PBKS need Priyansh Arya to fire alongside Marcus Stoinis’s late-overs heroics and Arshdeep Singh’s powerplay matchups against SRH’s left-handers to upset the hosts.
Winner Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Win Probability: 54%
