The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 gears up for an exciting clash as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match number 27 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, April 12.
The showdown holds high stakes for both teams. SRH, despite a strong start to the season, have encountered a rough patch with four consecutive losses. Their struggles stem from inconsistent top-order batting and an underperforming bowling attack, both of which have undermined their playoff aspirations.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings have emerged as a well-rounded unit, winning three out of their first four matches. They have found stability with a solid combination of aggressive batting and tight bowling, putting them in a better position on the points table.
SRH's campaign is now hanging by a thread, and a win at home is vital to regain momentum. Captain Pat Cummins will be under pressure to spark a turnaround, especially from his bowling unit. The opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma needs to provide a strong start, while Heinrich Klaasen will be expected to anchor the middle order.
PBKS have displayed balance in all departments. Skipper Shreyas Iyer has led from the front, while all-rounders like Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell provide depth. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, has consistently delivered under pressure.
Travis Head
Abhishek Sharma
Ishan Kishan
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Kamindu Mendis
Heinrich Klaasen (w)
Aniket Verma
Pat Cummins (c)
Zeeshan Ansari
Jaydev Unadkat
Mohammed Shami
Priyansh Arya
Prabhsimran Singh (w)
Shreyas Iyer (c)
Marcus Stoinis
Nehal Wadhera
Glenn Maxwell
Shashank Singh
Marco Jansen
Arshdeep Singh
Lockie Ferguson
Yuzvendra Chahal
Total matches played: 23
Sunrisers Hyderabad wins: 16
Punjab Kings wins: 7
No result: 0
Abandoned: 0
SRH have historically dominated this fixture, winning over two-thirds of their encounters against PBKS.
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Simarjeet Singh, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder, Jaydev Unadkat, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Atharva Taide, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash
Match: SRH vs PBKS, Match 27, IPL 2025
Date: Saturday, April 12
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: JioCinema (free in India)
Broadcast: Star Sports Network