Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 27th match of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 12th at 7:30 PM IST. SRH, led by Pat Cummins, aims to break their losing streak, while Shreyas Iyer’s PBKS looks to maintain their winning momentum. The match is expected to be a close one.
Match Information
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, Match 27
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Pitch and Weather report
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known for its flat and batting-friendly nature, offering even bounce and allowing batters to play their strokes freely. The average first innings score here is around 200, and teams winning the toss might prefer to chase. The match day is expected to be warm with temperatures around 33°C and no rain forecasted, providing ideal conditions for cricket.
Recent Team Form
- SRH: L, L, L, L, W
- PBKS: W, L, W, W
SRH vs PBKS: Probable Playing XIs
SRH: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Mohammed Shami. Impact Player: Zeeshan Ansari.
PBKS: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal. Impact Player: Yash Thakur.
SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team
Wicketkeepers:
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)
- Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
Batters:
- Travis Head (SRH) (C)
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) (VC)
- Priyansh Arya (PBKS)
- Nehal Wadhera (PBKS)
- Aniket Verma (SRH)
All-rounders:
- Marco Jansen (PBKS)
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
Bowlers:
- Pat Cummins (SRH)
- Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
- Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks:
- Travis Head: Known for his explosive batting and form in Hyderabad. He might deliver big innings in the match.
- Shreyas Iyer: Consistent performer and leading run-scorer for PBKS. He’s the top scorer of the team.
Key Player Battles
- Ishan Kishan vs Arshdeep Singh: Ishan will need to leverage his experience against the left-arm pacer, who has troubled batters with his swing.
- Travis Head vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Head must counteract Chahal’s spin to anchor SRH’s innings.
SRH has dominated the head-to-head record, but PBKS’s current form makes this contest unpredictable. As the teams gear up for this high-voltage clash, fantasy enthusiasts should lock in their teams before the toss for optimal picks.
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