Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Pitch Report: Scheduled for 7:30 PM (IST) on May 6, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will face off in the 49th match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's IPL match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (SRH vs PBKS) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Date: May 06, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
SRH vs PBKS Match Previews
Sunrisers Hyderabad's performance in their previous match was disappointing, as they suffered a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of the Kolkata Knight Riders. Batting first, SRH could only post a total of 166 runs. In reply, KKR chased down the target with ease in just 18.2 overs. With the bat, Travis Head impressed once again, playing a blistering innings of 61 runs off just 28 balls, while receiving solid support from the other end through a contribution of 42 runs.
SRH's bowling unit failed to perform up to expectations. While defending a modest total, they were in dire need of early wickets but were unable to make any significant impact.
Punjab Kings also suffered a 4-wicket defeat in their previous match against the Gujarat Titans. Batting first, Punjab set a respectable target of 164 runs, but Gujarat successfully chased it down in 19.5 overs. Suryansh Shedge impressed with an innings of 57 runs, while Marcus Stoinis played a splendid knock of 40 runs. However, Punjab's bowling attack proved to be quite weak; only Vijaykumar Vyshak and Arshdeep Singh were able to make some impact, claiming two wickets each.
SRH vs PBKS, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
SRH vs PBKS Match Pitch Report: The SRH vs PBKS match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be a batsman-friendly encounter. The pitch here is anticipated to offer good bounce, a fast outfield, and short boundaries—conditions that will prove advantageous for batsmen looking to play their strokes freely.
The Hyderabad pitch is generally regarded as excellent for batting. An analysis of recent matches indicates that a score of 185+ on this ground can be considered a strong and competitive total. Furthermore, according to some reports, given the current conditions, there is a distinct possibility of scores ranging between 220 and 230 being posted. Fast bowlers may find some assistance during the initial stages of the match; however, as the innings progresses, variations such as slower balls, cutters, and deliveries bowled hard into the pitch are likely to prove more effective.
Teams at this venue often prefer to chase down targets, primarily due to the likelihood of dew setting in as the evening progresses. The presence of dew makes it difficult for bowlers to maintain a firm grip on the ball. However, one report suggests that dew is not always a major factor in Hyderabad; consequently, the outcome of the match may not hinge entirely on the toss.
According to the statistics at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, a total of 86 matches have been played here to date. Of these, teams batting first have won 42% of the matches, while teams bowling first have won 57%. The average first-innings score stands at 166, while the average second-innings score is 155. These statistics suggest that, although the pitch is highly conducive to batting, it may tend to slow down slightly under the floodlights during the night.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 88 | |
| Batting first won: | 38 | |
| Bowling first won: | 48 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 1 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 164 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 155 | |
| Highest Total: | 286/6 | |
| Lowest Total: | 80/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 246 |
SRH vs PBKS Match Playing 11
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Possible Playing 11: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan(WK), 4. Heinrich Klaasen(WK), 5. Smaran-R, 6. Aniket Verma, 7. Salil Arora(WK), 8. Pat Cummins(C), 9. Shivang Kumar, 10. Eshan Malinga, 11. Harshal Patel
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Suryansh Shedge, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Xavier Bartlett, 11. Yuzvendra Chahal
