Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is all set to face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Wednesday, May 6. The 49th match of the tournament will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Despite having the home-ground advantage, Pat Cummins and his team are expected to face a stiff challenge from Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings currently sit atop the points table and have been the most successful team in the tournament so far. With six wins and two losses in nine matches, Shreyas Iyer and his team lead the points table with 13 points.
Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a crushing 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their previous match. In that game, the team took the field without their key all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was unable to play due to illness. In his absence, Smaran Ravichandran was included in the Playing 11.
Will Nitish Kumar Reddy play in the SRH vs PBKS match?
Reddy has recovered from his illness and is highly likely to play against PBKS. In a press conference held on Tuesday prior to the match, SRH Head Coach Daniel Vettori confirmed that Reddy has recovered from his illness and is expected to play in the upcoming match.
Nitish Kumar Reddy last played on April 29 against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In nine matches, he has scored 193 runs at a strike rate of 160.83 and has taken six wickets at an economy rate of 10.86. He has also scored a half-century and has made significant contributions to the team in both departments.
IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6 | Punjab Kings | Hyderabad (Home) | 7:30 PM |
| May 12 | Gujarat Titans | Ahmedabad (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| May 18 | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai (Away) | 7:30 PM |
| May 22 | RCB | Hyderabad (Home) | 7:30 PM |
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