IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings 49th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between SRH vs PBKS IPL T20 match?

In the 49th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is gearing up to face the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a high-voltage match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, May 6th. Both teams will be aiming to get back on their winning track after their recent defeats.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

The Sunrisers Hyderabad's winning run came to an end when they suffered a heartbreaking 7-wicket loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their previous match. While batting first, SRH were bowled out for just 165 runs. Travis Head has returned to form, scoring his second consecutive half-century in the tournament with 61 runs to his name. In reply, KKR chased it down in 18.2 overs with 7 wickets in hand. The 2024 runner-ups are sitting comfortably at the third spot with 12 points collected in their 10 matches. 

Punjab Kings

Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings suffered their second consecutive loss of the tournament, losing to the Gujarat Titans by 4 wickets. While batting first, PBKS could only manage to reach 163 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Suryansh Shedge and Marcus Stoinis played brilliant knocks. While Shedge scored his maiden IPL half-century and was dismissed for 57 runs off 29 deliveries, Stoinis scored 40 runs with his bat. In reply, GT chased down the total in 19.5 overs. Vyshak Vijaykumar was able to get two wickets to his name. Despite the loss, they are at the top. 

SRH vs PBKS IPL Match Details

SRH vs PBKS IPL Match Details
Match	SRH vs PBKS 49th T20 IPL Match
Date and Time	Wednesday, May 6th; 7:30 p.m. IST
Venue	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV- Star Sports Network, Live Stream- JioHotstar

SRH vs PBKS Pitch Report

The pitch in Hyderabad is likely to offer balanced and ideal conditions for both batters and bowlers, with both pacers and spinners finding some assistance. However, with this being an afternoon fixture, the surface is expected to be dry due to the excessively hot and sunny conditions. The ball could swing around for the first few overs in the power-play. The first inning total at this venue is likely to be around 185.

SRH vs PBKS Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain humid and partly cloudy, with no rain predicted during the game. Although this is an evening game, the surroundings might feel a high percentage of humidity around. The temperatures are likely to hover around 26-32 °C.

SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records

SRH vs PBKS head-to-head (in T20s)
Match Played	25
Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad	17
Won by Punjab Kings	8
Tied	0
No Result	0

SRH vs PBKS Probable XI

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Praful Hinge, Nitish Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Sakib Hussain.

  (Impact Players - Krains Fuletra, Aniket Verma, Gerald Coetzee, Zeeshan Ansari)

• Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryansh Shedge, Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett

  (Impact Players - Vyshak Vijaykumar, Praveen Dubey, Harnoor Singh, Harpreet Brar)

Players To Watch Out For in the SRH vs PBKS IPL Match

• Abhishek Sharma | SRH: This left-handed batter has been SRH's best batter in this season. He is currently sitting at the second spot on the Orange Cap holder's list with 440 runs in 10 matches and will be a player to watch out for. He has already smashed three half-centuries and one century to his name this season. His last four innings read: 15, 45, 57, and 135*. 

• Heinrich Klaasen | SRH: This power-hitting machine has been creating mayhem with his batting this season, currently sitting in the third spot of the highest run-scorer list with 425 runs in 10 matches, including three half-centuries. He has been striking at 157 and averaging 53.13 this season. 

• Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS: This wicket-keeper batter of PBKS has been in top form, scoring 361 runs in just 8 innings so far. He showcased his batting prowess with his stroke play ability, especially in the power play. His last three batting knocks read: 15, 59, and 76. He has a phenomenal strike rate of 174.4 and a batting average of 51.57. He will be the player to watch out for in this game. 

• Shreyas Iyer | PBKS: The PBKS skipper is currently leading the side from the front, scoring runs with his bat at a batting strike rate of 165.66. He has been rocking the tournament with his brilliant batting form, having scored 328 runs in 8 batting innings with an average of 54.67, including three half-centuries. 

SRH vs PBKS Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the 7 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on six occasions and bat once.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In the last 58 T20 matches played at this venue, it has been recorded that the team batting first has registered victory in 28 games, while teams batting second have won 29 matches. This recent trend suggests that teams should bowl first after winning the toss to extract maximum benefits. 

SRH vs PBKS Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: PBKS (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 50-52
• SRH Total: 210-215
• Match Winner: Punjab Kings

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: SRH (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 48-55
• PBKS Total: 180-190
• Match Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad

Who will win today's SRH vs PBKS IPL match?

Both teams have been performing brilliantly so far in the campaign, but both have suffered a setback in their previous matches, itching to return to their track quickly. By considering the last five head-to-head clashes against each other, Sunrisers Hyderabad is possibly the strongest contender to win this match. They have a stellar record against the Kings overall in the tournament and is expected to win this match.