Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Punjab Kings in a reverse fixture on May 6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Indian Premier League 2026.
SRH currently sit third on the points table, with six wins from 10 matches. Having lost the earlier encounter against PBKS, they will be eager to bounce back and level the score. However, a recent defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders means they will be aiming for a quick turnaround to regain momentum.
PBKS, on the other hand, are at the top of the table with six wins in nine matches. Despite their strong start, consecutive losses against Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans have slightly disrupted their rhythm. They will be keen to bounce back and secure their seventh win of the season.
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is typically batting-friendly, offering good bounce and carry that allows stroke-makers to play freely. However, disciplined bowling can still yield results. While the previous match at the venue was a day game with slightly different conditions, the upcoming night fixture could see dew play a significant role, making chasing easier in the second innings.
SRH vs PBKS: Predicted Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Sakib Husain
Impact Player: Eshan Malinga
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
