Punjab Kings is currently in good form, while Sunrisers Hyderabad is struggling. Despite this, it cannot be assumed that PBKS is the heavy favorite against SRH in their upcoming IPL 2026 match. In their last meeting on April 12, 2025, Sunrisers chased down a target of 246 runs with ease, thanks to a spectacular 141-run innings by Abhishek Sharma.
Since then, Sunrisers have added more firepower to their batting lineup with the inclusion of Liam Livingstone. This makes them a formidable opponent in any match. PBKS player Shashank Singh still remembers Abhishek’s incredible innings and acknowledges the need to learn from that experience.
PBKS will rely on captain Shreyas Iyer’s experience to guide the team, especially the younger players, on how to approach the strong Sunrisers batting lineup. The absence of dew in the afternoon fixture could benefit SRH pacers Jaydev Unadkat and Harshal Patel, allowing them to use their variations effectively.
Historically, SRH has a better record against PBKS with a 17-7 win-loss record. The question now is whether this history will prevail over PBKS’s recent good form when the two teams face off. The match is set to take place on April 10, 2026.
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