IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket stadium stats and status preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad clash with Punjab Kings in IPL 2025’s Match 27 at Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins and Shreyas Iyer respectively. A high-scoring battle looms on a batsman-friendly pitch, with both sides chasing vital points.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues with Match 27 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 12, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. This evening match, at 7:30 PM IST, has SRH, captained by Pat Cummins, face Shreyas Iyer's PBKS, a team hoping to dethrone the home favorites.
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Stats and Records
- Total Matches: 81
- Batting 1st Won: 36
- Batting 2nd Won: 45
- Highest Total: 286/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals in 2025
- Lowest Total: 80 all out by Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013
- Highest Run-chase: 217/7 by Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers in 2008
- Lowest Total Defended: 126/6 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Pune Warriors in 2013
- Average 1st Innings Score: 163
- Average 2nd Innings Score: 153
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Weather and Pitch Report:
Hyderabad's weather on April 12, 2025, is likely to be warm, with temperatures of 30-32°C, low humidity, and no rainfall predicted, for smooth play. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium's pitch is batting heaven, with real pace and bounce, although spinners can get turn after the initial period. With flat pitches and short boundaries, look out for a high-scoring match, but the initial swing may test openers, making it an even contest in favor of aggressive batsmen.
Match Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad come into the game looking to exploit their home superiority, where their powerful batting, headed by Travis Head's talent and Abhishek Sharma's aggression, will try to overwhelm PBKS's bowling attack. Punjab Kings, buoyed by Shreyas Iyer's captaincy and Arshdeep Singh's speed, try to shatter SRH's grip with a game-changing all-round effort.
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SRH's bowling, led by Pat Cummins and T Natarajan, will look to target the top order of PBKS, whereas PBKS's spin combination of Harpreet Brar and Rahul Chahar will look to finish off the middle overs. Given the likely nature of the Hyderabad pitch to favor scoring, setting a humongous total or controlling a chase will check both teams' strategy, ensuring a high-intensity match to thrill the Hyderabad crowd.
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