SRH vs PBKS Playing 11 Today IPL 2026 – Who will win Toss?

Expect fireworks at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad, as third-place Sunrisers Hyderabad prepare for a showdown versus table-toppers Punjab Kings. Sunrisers Hyderabad could go to the very top with 14 points if they win tonight, while a win for Punjab Kings would almost guarantee them a playoff spot. Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered their initial defeat after a 5-match unbeaten streak, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets. They have a formidable hitting lineup, with seven players scoring 200 runs in ten games this season. Following a strong, unbeaten beginning, the Punjab Kings have suffered back-to-back losses, both while defending totals. Chasing has undoubtedly been their strength, taking into account five of their six victories. 

SRH vs PBKS Match Details

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings – 49th Match, Indian Premier League 2026

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

Date & Time: 06th May 2026 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

Pitch Report

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has a dry, flat surface that has become more batting-friendly. While pacers may find some initial movement, small boundaries and fast outfield favor aggressive batters, who have high strike rates. Spinners frequently struggle here due to a lack of major turn, leaving middle-over control challenging.

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Weather Report

Hyderabad expects a high of 41°C with intense heat. Humidity will be around 41-71%, with the possibility of thunderstorms or duststorms, making conditions very sticky and challenging for players.

SRH vs PBKS Venue Stats 

SRH vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XIs

Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, 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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Toss Prediction: Who will win?

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has a good chance of winning the toss in the high-pressure SRH vs PBKS match. The team that won the toss will bowl first. SRH did, however, win both of their games on this ground despite defending the target. Abhishek Sharma enjoys playing against the Punjab Kings. With 1 century and a half centuries in the last 3 matches against PBKS. In the most recent match between these two, Punjab Kings scored 3 half-centuries at a strike rate above 200 while chasing 225 runs. However, their bowling section has been experiencing difficulties. They have taken only 45% of the possible 90 wickets in 9 games. Considering the match prediction, Sunrisers Hyderabad is expected to win this toss and match as well.