Sunrisers Hyderabad square off against the Punjab Kings in match No. 49 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, May 6.

The Orange Army turned things around magnificently after a slow start to the season, celebrating five consecutive wins before losing to the Kolkata Knight Riders in their last game. They are positioned at No. 3 on the points table with six wins and four losses from 10 games.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings won six out of their first seven matches. However, the law of average probably came into effect.

These two teams clashed against each other earlier in the tournament. The Sunrisers were beaten significantly by six wickets in Mullanpur by Shreyas Iyer and Co. However, previous records won’t count for much when these two teams meet again.

While the Sunrisers are placed at No. 3, Punjab are sitting pretty at the top of the standings.

SRH vs PBKS Match Details

SRH vs PBKS Head to Head record

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to provide a sensational batting surface, where batters will be able to play on the up. The margin for error could be very little for the bowlers. Both teams have some phenomenal batters on their side, expect them to exploit the field restrictions.

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 Hussain.

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.

Impact Player: Vijaykumar Vyshak

Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 46 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on May 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

GT are currently placed fifth on the points table, with five wins from nine matches. They have regained momentum with two consecutive victories and will head into this reverse fixture with confidence. Having faced PBKS earlier in the season, GT will be eager to settle scores and continue their upward climb in the standings.

On the other hand, PBKS have been the most consistent side this season and sit comfortably at the top of the table with six wins from eight matches. They have suffered just one defeat so far, showcasing strong performances across departments. However, coming off a recent loss, PBKS will be determined to bounce back quickly, secure their seventh win, and maintain their position at the summit.

GT vs PBKS Match Details

GT vs PBKS Head to Head record

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Pitch Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is generally considered a batting-friendly venue, offering a well-balanced surface for both batters and bowlers. The pitch typically provides consistent bounce, allowing the ball to come onto the bat nicely. That said, bowlers are not entirely out of the contest. Fast bowlers can extract some lateral movement, particularly with the new ball, while also benefiting from hit-the-deck lengths due to the surface’s firmness. As the game progresses, spinners may find a bit of grip and turn.

GT vs PBKS Predicted Playing XIs

Gujarat Titans (GT):

Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (WK), Jason Holder, Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar

Impact Player: Rahul Tewatia

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Cooper Connolly, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykumar Vyshak

Impact Player: Priyansh Arya

Mumbai Indians (MI) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match No. 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Thursday, April 23, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The Mumbai-based side is currently placed seventh on the table, having endured a disappointing campaign so far. With two wins from their first six fixtures, the five-time champions have struggled to find consistency in both batting and bowling departments. They are coming into this clash on the back of a few underwhelming performances and will be desperate to turn things around in front of their home crowd.

Meanwhile, CSK find themselves in a similar position, and they too have also lacked consistency this season. The Men in Yellow have shown flashes of brilliance but have failed to maintain momentum, resulting in a mixed run of results.

With both teams looking to rediscover their rhythm, this high-voltage encounter promises to be a crucial contest between two IPL giants.

MI vs CSK Match Details

MI vs CSK Head to Head record

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report

The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, is known to be a batting paradise, with a lightning-quick outfield. So far, the iconic venue in Mumbai has hosted three matches, and in all six innings, the scores have exceeded the 190-run mark. This clearly indicates the flat nature of the wicket, with run-scoring in the first innings being like a cakewalk.

MI vs CSK Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (MI):

Rohit Sharma/Danish Malewar, Quinton de Kock (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar

Impact Player:  Ashwani Kumar 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(wk)/Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Spencer Johnson/Akeal Hosain, Anshul Kamboj

Impact Player: Gurjapneet Singh