IPL 2026: SRH vs PBKS Match Prediction, Match 49 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Hyderabad and Punjab?
Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 06 May 2026, 02:06 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Wednesday, May 6, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. SRH are coming into the game, having lost their previous fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The Pat Cummins-led side is still in a good position on the points table (3rd) with six wins from ten games, having 12 points to their name. On the other hand, Punjab’s unbeaten run has finally ended after suffering back-to-back losses in their last two fixtures.
The upcoming game has the potential to bring a major shift in the IPL 2026 points table as SRH can climb to the top with a clinical win.
SRH vs PBKS Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Wednesday, May 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | 49 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 88 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 38 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 49 (Include 1 tie won by team bowling first) |
| No Result | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 164 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 156 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 286/6 (20) by SRH vs RR, 2025 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 80/10 (19.1) by DC vs SRH, 2013 |
| Highest Score Chased | 246 [247/2 in 18.3 overs] by SRH vs PBKS, 2025 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 126 by SRH vs PWI, 2013 |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | High | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Minimal |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 25 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 17 |
| Punjab Kings | 8 |
SRH vs PBKS Playing 11 with Impact sub
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Pat Cummins (capt), Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain
Punjab Kings
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh/Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak
Players to watch out for in SRH vs PBKS
Shreyas Iyer
The PBKS captain has had a couple of quiet outings in the last two fixtures against Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans. As PBKS aim to bounce back to winning ways, they will require runs from their skipper’s bat, who has guided them to several memorable wins so far in the season.
Eshan Malinga
The right-arm speedster is the leading wicket-taker for his team in the season so far, with 15 scalps to his name from ten innings at an average of 21.73 and an economy of 9.49. Malinga will again hold the key for SRH as they come up against the ruthless batting line-up of PBKS.
Today's Match Prediction: Punjab Kings to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
