Punjab Kings set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Maharaja Yadavindra International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Saturday, April 11.
Preview
In the 17th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The Punjab Kings performed well in this season as they started the tournament with back-to-back wins. However, their previous game against the Kolkata Knight Riders had no result due to rain. Currently, they are in second position in the points table with 5 points. PBKS is definitely aiming to replicate their last season’s performance here again.
On the other hand, the Sunrisers Hyderabad did not perform well in their last match. They suffered a 5-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super Giants, handing them their second defeat of the tournament. Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 156 runs. Chasing this, Lucknow chased down the target in the final over.
However, Heinrich Klaasen performed well by scoring 62 runs in 41 balls, and Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 56 runs. But due to the poor performance of their bowlers, Lucknow chased the total comfortably. While bowling, Harsh Dubey played a brilliant game, taking two wickets for 18 runs in four overs, while Eshan Malinga and Shivang Kumar got one wicket each.
Match Information
Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 17
Indian Premier League, 11 Apr 2026, Sat, 3:30 PM IST ,Chandigarh
Probable PlayingXI
Punjab Kings
P Arya, S Iyer(C), MP Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, N Wadhera, Shashank Singh, M Jansen, P Simran Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Xavier Bartlett
Bench: Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Harpreet Brar, YS Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, LH Ferguson, V Nishad, P Dubey, Ben Dwarshuis
Sunrisers Hyderabad
TM Head, A Verma, Abhishek Sharma, LS Livingstone, K Nitish Kumar Reddy, S Kumar, Ishan Kishan(C), H Klaasen, Eshan Malinga, HV Patel, Jaydev Unadkat
Bench: Salil Arora, Smaran-R, PHKD Mendis, Harsh Dubey, Amit Kumar, Praful Hinge, Pat Cummins, Zeeshan Ansari, BA Carse, Shivam Mavi, Krains Fuletra, Sakib Hussain, O T Tarmale, David Payne
Injury News – (Will be added when there is an update)
Pitch Report
Captains
Shreyas Iyer PBKS | bat – 7
Shreyas Iyer is a highly accomplished top-order batter known for his composure and consistency at the crease. He has accumulated 312 runs across his last 10 matches, including a well-crafted half-century against CSK in his most recent outing.
Heinrich Klaasen SRH | wk – 9
Heinrich Klaasen is a top-class batter who has also delivered impressive performances in the IPL. He has accumulated 422 runs across his last 10 matches, including a notable 62-run innings against LSG in the previous game. He is expected to be a key player for Hyderabad this season.
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Abhishek Sharma SRH | ALL – 8
Abhishek Sharma is an excellent young batter. He has scored 443 runs with a strike rate of 205 in the last 12 games.
Prabhsimran Singh PBKS | WK – 6
Prabhsimran is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 283 runs in the last 10 games, including 43 runs against CSK recently. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Punjab this season.
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Ishan Kishan SRH | wk – 8.5
Ishan Kishan is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 312 runs in the last 11 games in the IPL.
Vijaykumar Vyshak PBKS | bowl – 8
Vijaykumar is a top-class bowler and also performed well in the IPL. He took 9 wickets in the last 6 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Punjab this season.
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Shashank Singh – PBKS | ALL – 8
Praful Hinge – SRH | BOWL – 9
FAQs – PBKS vs SRH Dream11 Prediction
When and where will the PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 match be played?
The match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be played on April 11, 2026, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh.
What is the pitch report for the PBKS vs SRH match?
The New Chandigarh pitch is a balanced sporting track with consistent bounce and pace. It features a fast, sandy-based outfield that favors high-scoring matches. While quick bowlers get early help, it becomes excellent for batting once a player is settled.
How have both teams performed so far in IPL 2026?
Punjab Kings have had a strong start with back-to-back wins and currently sit 2nd on the table with 5 points (following a rain-affected ‘No Result’ against KKR). Sunrisers Hyderabad are looking to bounce back after a 5-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants, which was their second defeat of the tournament.
Who are the best captaincy picks for the PBKS vs SRH Dream11 team?
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) and Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) are the top captaincy choices. Both have been in excellent form, with Klaasen recently scoring a 62 against LSG and Iyer showing great consistency with 312 runs in his last 10 matches.
What is the average first innings score at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium?
The average first innings score at this venue is approximately 178 runs, though settled batters often push totals beyond the 175 mark.
Which young players are expected to be key impact performers?
Abhishek Sharma (SRH) is a major threat with a strike rate of 205, while Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) remains a vital top-order batter. On the bowling side, Vijaykumar Vyshak has been highly effective for Punjab, taking 9 wickets in his last 6 games.
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