Unbeaten Punjab Kings face wobbly Sunrisers:Hyderabad victorious in 17 matches vs PBKS; Can Cummins-less SRH find form?

The undefeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be confident heading into their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on 11 April in Mullanpur, after a strong start to the season. The match is set to start at 3:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM. Since the 2022 edition, Hyderabad dominated Punjab 6-0 as they met six times each other in the tournament. This season, PBKS and SRH will face each other twice. Currently, Kings are in second place with five points and a net run rate of +0.637. Meanwhile, the Sunrisers have played three matches, out of which they could manage to win only one game and sit sixth with two losses and two points with a net run rate of +0.275. PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 Match Details Match info: Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, match 17
Date Time: 11 April, 2026, 3:30 PM IST (toss at 3:00 PM)
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, Mulanpur
How to watch: JioHotstar Star Sports
How to follow: Follow the live coverage on the Bhaskar English App PBKS vs SRH, head-to-head record Hyderabad and Punjab have faced each other 24 times in IPL history. Out of these encounters, SRH have dominated with 17 wins, while PBKS have managed to win seven matches. Punjab at second spot, eye hat-trick of victories Despite sharing points with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) due to rain, PBKS have looked like a solid and balanced unit under Shreyas Iyer. They have impressed with wins over teams like Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, showcasing both strong batting and effective bowling. For Punjab, Cooper Cnnolly is the leading run-scorer for the side, scoring 108 runs with a strike rate of 163.63 in 3 matches. Vijyakumar Vyshak is currently the leading wicket-taker with five wickets for PBKS this year. He conceded runs with an economy of 9.00. Hyderabad dominated Punjab in past, Ishan Kishan leads from the front In contrast, Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled with consistency this season. Despite having a powerful batting lineup, their top order has failed in key matches, including games against RCB and LSG. The early dismissals of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have hurt the team, while bowlers like Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat have not delivered as expected. Heinrich Klaasen is the leading run-scorer for the side, scoring 145 runs with a strike rate of 147.96. Harsh Dubey is currently the leading wicket-taker with 4 wickets with an economy of 7.77 in 3 matches. Also read: Who is Mukul Choudhary?: LSG star dedicates 54-run blitz to Dhoni; KKR react to Digvesh Rathi’s controversial catch Jaydev Unadkat dismissed Shreyas Iyer twice in 15 balls Jaydev Unadkat has been impressive against Shreyas Iyer in all T20 cricket. The left-arm pacer has dismissed Iyer two times in 15 balls while conceding 23 runs. Unadkat also had an impressive economy rate (7.50) against Iyer. Abhishek Sharma vs Yuzvendra Chahal Abhishek Sharma has had a good record against Yuzvendra Chahal in T20 cricket. The explosive left-hander has smashed 40 runs off just 16 balls against Chahal and has had a jaw-dropping strike rate of 250. Chahal, meanwhile, has dismissed Abhishek just once in T20 cricket. Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium, pitch report The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium pitch offers a balanced contest, with early bounce aiding batters and some swing for pacers. The average first-innings score is around 165–170, though higher totals are possible. The surface slows later, making stroke play tougher. PBKS have struggled here, winning only three of 10 matches. Mullanpur weather report On Saturday afternoon, according to the Accuweather report, the weather is expected to be clear and pleasant as the temperature is 32°. There are no signs of rain in the city during the match. The humidity is 30% while the wind will blow 15 km/h in Mullanpur