SRH vs PBKS Playing 11, Match Prediction IPL 2026 – Will Pat Cummins play?
The Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on the Punjab Kings to keep their hopes intact for the playoffs as they face off in this high-stakes encounter.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad's rivalry with the Punjab Kings has grown into one of the most strategic battles in the IPL. This match goes above the points table, as SRH is placed at 3rd from the top, whereas PBKS is placed in 1st position.
Also Read: SRH vs PBKS Pitch Report IPL 2026 Match 45 – Batting or Bowling paradise at Today’s Venue?
Pat Cummins set to play?
Pat Cummins is probably the most popular SRH player heading into this match. The Australian speedster, who was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping INR 18 crore in the 2026 auction, had been battling with a repeated calf strain suffered during the T20 World Cup earlier in the year. While he rejoined the squad in mid-April after getting his NOC from Australian Cricket, SRH fans were eagerly anticipating his comeback in orange army.
Fortunately, the latest video from the Sunrisers Hyderabad training sessions shows Pat Cummins in great rhythm. According to reports from the camp, he has resumed full bowling sessions, consistently hitting speeds above 145km/h with the same lethal precision that earned him his reputation. Furthermore, he has been observed performing high-intensity outfield drills with no visible discomfort, indicating that his rehabilitation is complete.
SRH bowling coach previously stated that Pat Cummins is "fit and ready to go," but added that the final selection would be based on the conditions present at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Pat Cummins will be used strategically by management, most likely as an Impact Player, in order to maximize his effect in the death overs while minimizing his workload as he recovers to full match fitness.
SRH vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XIs
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (c) (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Sakib Hussain, Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
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