Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Punjab Kings in the 27th match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad. 74 matches will be played across 13 cities over the next two months as the IPL fever kicks off. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be played in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, respectively. Qualifier 2, on May 23, and the final on May 25, will be in Kolkata.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are at the bottom of the points table with four losses and a win in five matches. They lost the previous match against the Gujarat Titans and have now lost their last four games on the trot. They will be keen to bounce back.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings are fourth in the points table with three wins and a loss in four matches. They beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs in the previous match and will be high on confidence. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides.
SRH vs PBKS: Head-to-Head and Match Details
Head-to-Head Record: SRH 16 – 7 PBKS
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Date & Time: April 12, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST
Weather: Clear skies with 32°C temperature and 27% humidity
Pitch Report: A batting paradise with even bounce, short boundaries, and a lightning-fast outfield. Expect another high-scoring thriller.
Matches Played
23
Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad
16
Won by Punjab Kings
7
Tied
00
No Result
00
First-ever Fixture
April 19, 2013
Most-recent Fixture
May 19, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad VS Punjab Kings Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
As an obvious pick for a batting-friendly venue, the team that wins the toss is expected to opt to bat and rake up a large total, thereby putting pressure on the opposition. Matter-of-factly, the bowlers from either camp are in for a difficult evening. As the match progresses, pacers are also likely to pick up wickets. Chasing big scores hasn’t been easy for SRH, and not batting first will most likely mean trouble for the hosts, who are collapsing in on themselves.
PITCH REPORT
Hyderabad Weather
The good news is that there is no rain forecast for Saturday evening. The temperature is expected to dip below 30 degrees Celsius after hitting 36 or so in the afternoon. There is a negligible chance of rainfall and winds of up to 10 km/hr are expected.
Hot Dream11 Picks: Players Who Can Make a Difference
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Heinrich Klaasen – 152 runs in 5 matches at a strike rate of 165.22. SRH’s lone bright spot with the bat, Klaasen is a must-have in any fantasy lineup.
Mohammad Shami – 5 wickets in 5 matches. Known for his precision in powerplay and death overs, Shami brings high fantasy value.
Travis Head – 148 runs with a blistering 176.19 strike rate. If he fires, SRH could be in the game early.
Punjab Kings
Shreyas Iyer – 168 runs in 4 matches with a strike rate of 188.76. He’s been dominant against spin and a reliable fantasy captain pick.
Arshdeep Singh – 6 wickets in 4 matches. His ability to bowl at key moments makes him an automatic inclusion.
Priyansh Arya – 158 runs at 205.19 strike rate. One of IPL 2025’s breakout stars, Arya has been setting the tone at the top.
Harshal Patel had missed the last match for SRH because of an illness, and was replaced by Jaydev Unadkat, who got just two overs. If Harshal is fit again, he should slot right back in for his death bowling and cutters he bangs into the pitch. The bigger question is if they will go back to Zampa and leave out Kamindu Mendis for a better wicket-taking option.
If fit, Harshal Patel will slot back in for Punjab Kings
SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction – Who Has the Edge?
SRH’s erratic top-order and inability to execute plans have hurt them repeatedly. In contrast, PBKS have been clinical in both departments. With form and momentum on their side, Punjab Kings are favorites heading into this contest.
However, in the IPL, unpredictability is the only constant. If Klaasen and Head can fire in tandem and Shami gets early breakthroughs, SRH could flip the script. But as it stands, PBKS look stronger on paper and on form.
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Differential Picks
Zeeshan Ansari (SRH)
Zeeshan Ansari may have scalped just four wickets in three matches, including a three-wicket haul. But, he’s been SRH’s second-highest wicket-taker this season, only behind Mohammed Shami. Zeeshan has maintained an average of 25 and holds an economy rate of 9.09, better than Shami’s numbers of 31.60 and 9.29, respectively. Back this 25-year-old to help SRH rise in the ranks.
Shashank Singh (PBKS)
The No.7 batter for Punjab Kings has batted in three games so far, and has been unbeaten in all instances. He has made 106 runs, including a half-century. His strike rate of 163.07 shows promise lower down the order. Opted by just 20.45% of the users, Shashank is a differential pick, especially against a talented batting lineup of SRH.
Stats and trivia
The average for Head and Abhishek’s opening stand has fallen sharply from 49.90 last season to 16.80 this IPL.
Kishan has a delicious match-up against two PBKS bowlers. Against Arshdeep Singh, he has struck 31 runs in 15 balls while being dismissed three times. And against Chahal, he strikes at nearly 172 but has also fallen three times to him in 32 balls.
Shreyas Iyer has a strike rate of exactly 200 this IPL.
Maxwell’s highest IPL score (95) was against SRH back in 2014, when he was with the same team, PBKS.
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Players to Avoid
Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
Yuzvendra Chahal can be avoided for this match. In four matches, he has taken just one wicket. His average has been an embarrassing 111 and has an unimpressive economy rate of 10.09.
IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS Today Match Toss Prediction
Looking at recent toss trends and probability, Punjab Kings are likely to win the toss today.
Toss Insights:PBKS Toss Won: 3 in 4 Matches (Prefer to Bat First)
SRH Toss Won: 2Â in 5 Matches (Mixed Approach)
Likely Toss Winner:Â Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Preferred Toss Decision:Â Bat First (based on pitch and venue trends)
