Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 17 of IPL 2026, is at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on April 11 at 3:30 PM IST. Punjab Kings are at home, sitting second in the IPL 2026 table with 5 points from 3 games. Sunrisers Hyderabad have won just one from three and are ninth with 2 points.
The head-to-head is firmly with Sunrisers Hyderabad. They lead this all-time IPL rivalry 17-7 across 24 meetings, and hold a 7-3 advantage in the last 10. The last time these two sides met in IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down Punjab Kings’ 245/6 with 9 balls to spare, posting 247/2. That is the highest successful chase in this fixture’s history.
However, Punjab Kings have the home advantage and are unbeaten in IPL 2026. The venue favors the chasing side with a 58% win rate. Conditions are clear with 0% rain and pace bowlers dominate at 64% of wickets here.
This Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Dream11 prediction for Match 17 covers every angle.
PBKS vs SRH Match Preview
Punjab Kings, unbeaten at home in IPL 2026, face a Sunrisers Hyderabad side that is the clear head-to-head favorite but short on form this season.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 17th Match |
| Date | 11 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Day/Night) |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Umpires | Abhijeet Bengeri, Rohan Pandit |
| TV Umpire | Jayaraman Madanagopal |
Mullanpur Pitch Report
A venue where chasers have won 58% of matches and pace bowlers dominate with 64% of wickets. No rain risk on match day.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Pace-friendly; early movement with the new ball |
| Bat First Win Rate | 42% |
| Chase Win Rate | 58% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 168 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 160 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 228/5 by Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans (Eliminator, IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 95/10 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings (IPL 2025) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 177/6 by Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 83 wkts (64%) | Spin: 47 wkts (36%) |
| Total IPL Matches at Venue | 12 |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 29.5 degrees C |
| Weather | Clouds and sun |
| Humidity | 31% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Dew Factor | Possible in the evening session |
| Overall | Excellent playing conditions; pace bowlers will be key |
Dream11 Team for PBKS vs SRH
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head in IPL
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead 17-7 overall and have dominated this fixture in recent seasons, winning six of the last seven completed meetings.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 24 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins | 17 |
| Punjab Kings Wins | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Last 10 Meetings | SRH lead 7-3 |
| SRH Highest Score | 247/2 (IPL 2025, chased PBKS 245/6 with 9 balls to spare) |
| PBKS Highest Score | 245/6 (IPL 2025; lost despite posting 245) |
| SRH Lowest Score | 114 all out |
| PBKS Lowest Score | 119 all out |
| Last Meeting | SRH won by 8 wickets chasing 245/6 – posted 247/2 (IPL 2025) |
| PBKS Last Win vs SRH | Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets (IPL 2022) |
Sunrisers Hyderabad have been relentless in this fixture. Six wins from the last seven completed meetings is a commanding record, and their IPL 2025 chase of 246 against Punjab Kings remains the highest score posted by either team in this rivalry’s history.
Punjab Kings are at home in IPL 2026, which gives them a structural advantage, but the head-to-head is a clear warning for Dream11 users to consider SRH batting picks seriously.
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Key Players to Watch
Players ranked by recent performance stats heading into Match 17.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | Batter | 10 | 384 runs | Avg 48.00 | 169.16 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Punjab Kings | Batter | 10 | 337 runs | Avg 33.70 | 148.45 |
| Marco Jansen | Punjab Kings | Bowler | 7 | 10 wkts | Econ 8.89 | 16.20 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Punjab Kings | Bowler | 7 | 10 wkts | Econ 9.12 | 15.60 |
| Travis Head | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Batter | 3 | 87 | 29 | 145 |
| Harshal Patel | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bowler | 3 | 7 wkts | 7.50 | 15 |
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