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PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026: Unbeaten Punjab Kings Face Inconsistent Hyderabad

The unbeaten Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, will face the inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026. PBKS are second with five points after two wins and a rain-abandoned match, while SRH are sixth with two points. Historically, Sunrisers Hyderabad have dominated this fixture, winning 17 of the 24 meetings. The match will be played on April 11 at the PCA Stadium in Chandigarh and broadcast on Star Sports with streaming on JioHotstar.

Key Points: PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026: Match Time, Venue, Live Streaming

  • PBKS unbeaten with 5 points
  • SRH inconsistent with 2 points
  • SRH dominate H2H with 17 wins
  • Match at PCA Stadium, Chandigarh
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IPL 2026: When and Where to watch PBKS vs SRH, know all details

Watch Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11. Get match preview, head-to-head stats, squad details, and live streaming info for IPL 2026.

"Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings have enjoyed a strong start to the season, remaining unbeaten in their first three matches."

Chandigarh, April 10

Unbeaten Punjab Kings will take on 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 to be played at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings have enjoyed a strong start to the season, remaining unbeaten in their first three matches. They secured a three-wicket win over the Gujarat Titans and followed it up with a five-wicket victory against the Chennai Super Kings. Their latest outing against the Kolkata Knight Riders, however, was abandoned due to rain. They are currently placed in second position with five points.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have had an inconsistent campaign so far. They began with a six-wicket loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, bounced back with a convincing 65-run win over Kolkata, but head into Saturday's clash after suffering a five-wicket defeat to the Lucknow Super Giants. They are currently placed at sixth position with 2 points and a +0.275 net run rate.

In head-to-head encounters, Sunrisers Hyderabad have clearly dominated Punjab Kings over the years. Out of the 24 matches played between the two sides, SRH have won 17 games, while PBKS have managed just 7 victories. The rivalry began on April 19, 2013, with SRH winning their first-ever meeting, and they also came out on top in the most recent clash on April 12, 2025.

When: Saturday, April 11, 3:30 PM IST

Where: PCA New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh

Where to watch: The PBKS vs SRH match will be broadcast on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar live-streaming the game.

Squads:

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod (wicketkeeper), Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey, Vishal Nishad.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins, Liam Livingstone, Kamindu Mendis, Krains Fuletra, Brydon Carse, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga, David Payne, Harsh Dubey, Amit Kumar, Zeeshan Ansari

- IANS

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Priya S
SRH needs to find consistency quickly. That head-to-head record is impressive, but past performance won't win today's match. Hoping for a good game from both sides. Watching from Mumbai!
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Rohit P
As a die-hard PBKS fan from Mohali, I'm nervous about that 7-17 record against SRH. Time to change the narrative! Come on, boys! The new PCA stadium looks fantastic on TV.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see so many young Indian names in the squads alongside the big stars. That's what makes the IPL special. Good to have the match timings clearly mentioned for planning my Saturday.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, the article could have analyzed the key player battles a bit more. Stoinis vs Cummins will be crucial. Anyway, 3:30 PM is perfect timing after lunch. Let's get ready for some sixes! 💥
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Karthik V
Star Sports and JioHotstar combo is a lifesaver for us NRIs. Can watch the match from the US without any hassle. Supporting SRH, but PBKS is the team in form. Should be a cracker!

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