Punjab Kings (PBKS) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 17 of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This is an afternoon match starting at 3:30 PM IST (toss at 3:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
Last season’s finalists PBKS take on an SRH side that has been inconsistent so far. PBKS won their first two matches before the KKR game was washed out by rain. SRH have 1 win and 2 losses from 3 matches, including a 65-run thrashing of KKR and losses to RCB and LSG.
The headline stat going into this match: SRH have won 17 of 24 meetings against PBKS. That is a 70%+ win rate, making this one of the most lopsided rivalries in IPL history. PBKS will be looking to change that narrative at their home fortress.
PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 Match 17: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 17 |
| Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Toss at 3:00 PM IST) – AFTERNOON MATCH |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada + HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
How to Watch PBKS vs SRH Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive platform. Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
Note: This is a Saturday afternoon match (3:30 PM IST), not the usual 7:30 PM evening slot. It is part of a double-header day. Plan your viewing accordingly.
PBKS vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL
If there is one head-to-head stat in IPL history that screams domination, it is this one.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 24 |
| SRH Wins | 17 |
| PBKS Wins | 7 |
| SRH Win Rate | 70.8% |
| SRH at Hyderabad vs PBKS | 9 wins in 10 matches |
| SRH Won Last 4 of 5 | Including record-breaking chase in 2025 |
The most jaw-dropping moment in this rivalry came in IPL 2025. PBKS posted 245/6 in Hyderabad, a total that should have been enough to win any match. SRH chased it down in style, posting 247/2, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 141* off 55 balls, the highest score by an Indian batter in IPL history.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the all-time leading wicket-taker in this rivalry with 26 wickets. However, Bhuvneshwar now plays for RCB, so neither team has him in this match. David Warner leads the run charts with 700 runs, but he too is no longer in either squad.
Among active players, Rashid Khan (18 wickets) and Sandeep Sharma (18 wickets) are the top wicket-takers in this fixture.
Current Form: How Both Teams Enter This Match
Punjab Kings (Won 2, NR 1 – Top Half of Table)
PBKS have had a strong start. They beat GT by 3 wickets and then chased down 210 against CSK at Chepauk. The KKR match was washed out in Kolkata.
The batting lineup is settled and explosive. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh deliver fast starts. Shreyas Iyer anchors the innings. Marcus Stoinis and Shashank Singh finish. The bowling, led by Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Yuzvendra Chahal, has been clinical.
This is PBKS’s second home match at Mullanpur. The first (vs GT) was their opening game victory. The home crowd factor is real here.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Won 1, Lost 2 – Lower Half of Table)
SRH have been inconsistent. They lost to RCB by 6 wickets in the opener, then thrashed KKR by 65 runs (SRH scored 226/8), before losing to LSG by 5 wickets in their most recent match.
Ishan Kishan continues as captain with Pat Cummins still unavailable. The top order of Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Kishan is explosive, but the middle order with Heinrich Klaasen and Liam Livingstone needs to contribute more consistently.
SRH’s biggest issue this season has been bowling consistency. The attack has been brilliant on one day (226 defended vs KKR) and leaky on others.
PBKS vs SRH: Probable Playing XIs
Punjab Kings Probable XI
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera / Cooper Connolly, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar / Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal.
PBKS may consider bringing in Lockie Ferguson (back from parental leave) or Xavier Bartlett for extra pace. Chahal will be the key spinner against SRH’s left-hand heavy lineup (Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head).
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable XI
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (C/WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar [VERIFY], Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Harsh Dubey / Zeeshan Ansari, Brydon Carse [VERIFY].
SRH’s batting order is terrifying when it clicks. Head and Abhishek at the top, Klaasen at 4, Livingstone at 5. That is four boundary-clearing batters in the top five. The problem has been getting all of them to fire in the same match.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Abhishek Sharma vs Yuzvendra Chahal: Abhishek smashed 141* against PBKS last season, the highest score by an Indian in IPL history. Chahal’s leg-spin against the left-handed Abhishek in the middle overs is the battle that defines this match. If Chahal contains him, PBKS control the game.
Arshdeep Singh vs Travis Head: Arshdeep’s left-arm swing in the powerplay against Head’s aggressive intent. Head thrives on pace, but Arshdeep’s ability to move the ball both ways early on makes this a high-stakes opening duel.
Shreyas Iyer vs Rashid Khan: Iyer has been in sensational form. Rashid has 18 wickets in this rivalry. Iyer’s ability to play spin in the middle overs against Rashid’s flight and variations could decide the middle-overs phase.
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
PBKS’s home ground in New Chandigarh is one of India’s newest and most modern cricket stadiums, built at a cost of ₹230 crore with LED smart floodlights and world-class drainage.
The pitch offers a balanced surface. Fast bowlers get swing with the new ball, while batters who settle in can score freely. Spinners come into play in the middle overs. Competitive first-innings scores are around 170-185.
Since this is an afternoon match (3:30 PM), the dew factor will not be significant. The ball should grip and turn more than in evening games, which could benefit Chahal and Rashid. Conditions will be warm, and the outfield fast.
PBKS vs SRH Match 17 Prediction
Prediction models give this a near 50-50 split (BJ Sports: PBKS 51%, SRH 49%). The head-to-head heavily favours SRH (17-7), but PBKS’s home advantage and current form tilt the balance.
The afternoon timing is key. Without dew, the pitch will offer more for bowlers. PBKS’s Chahal-Jansen-Arshdeep trio could exploit that. SRH’s batting-first record at this venue is limited, so chasing might not be as easy as it usually is for them.
If Abhishek Sharma fires again like IPL 2025 (141*), all bets are off. But PBKS have the bowling to contain him on a surface that should assist spin and seam in equal measure.
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Final Thoughts
PBKS vs SRH is a Saturday afternoon blockbuster at Mullanpur. Tune in at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday, April 11 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
SRH’s 17-7 dominance, Abhishek’s 141* memory, Chahal vs SRH’s left-handers, and PBKS chasing their maiden title at home. An afternoon match with no dew means bowlers will have more say than usual. This one will be decided by the smarter bowling attack.
