Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 49 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Match starts at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
1st vs 3rd. PBKS lead the table with 13 points from 9 matches. SRH are 3rd with 12 points from 10 matches. Both are coming off defeats. A loss here does not eliminate either side, but it opens a dangerous crack in the top-four race with other teams breathing down their necks.
PBKS won the reverse fixture by 6 wickets on April 11 at Mullanpur. SRH posted 219 but PBKS chased 223 with characteristic aggression. SRH will want revenge at their Uppal fortress, where they have been devastating this season. Abhishek Sharma (440 runs at SR 206.6) vs Prabhsimran Singh (361 runs at SR 174.4)) is the headline battle.
SRH vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match 49: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match 49 |
| Date | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 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 SRH vs PBKS 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.
SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record in IPL
SRH dominate this rivalry historically, but PBKS hold the recent advantage including the reverse fixture win.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 25 |
| SRH Wins | 17 |
| PBKS Wins | 8 |
| SRH Win Rate | 68% |
| Last Meeting (Match 17, IPL 2026) | PBKS won by 6 wickets |
| SRH at Hyderabad vs PBKS | SRH dominant (home fortress) |
SRH lead 17-8 across 25 matches. The 68% win rate makes this one of the most lopsided rivalries in IPL history. At Hyderabad, SRH’s dominance is even more pronounced. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium has been an unhappy ground for PBKS over the years.
However, PBKS have momentum from the reverse fixture win on April 11, where they successfully chased 223 against SRH’s 219. Abhishek Sharma’s 141* from IPL 2025 against PBKS at Hyderabad is still fresh in memory. That night produced the highest score by an Indian in IPL history.
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is one of the IPL’s highest-scoring venues. The average score from the last 5 completed T20s here is 195. Short boundaries, a fast outfield, and true bounce make it a batter’s paradise.
The highest team totals in this fixture at this venue are 247 by SRH and 245 by PBKS. Those numbers tell you everything about what to expect tonight. Dew will play a role. Chasing is preferred. Toss winner will bowl first.
Weather: Around 35-38°C during the day, cooling slightly by match time. No rain expected.
SRH vs PBKS Match 49 Prediction
Win probability models give SRH 61%, PBKS 39%. Home advantage at Hyderabad, the Abhishek-Head-Klaasen batting trio, and the 17-8 H2H edge all favour SRH.
PBKS’s best chance: contain Abhishek in the powerplay (easier said than done), get Klaasen early in the middle overs, and let Prabhsimran and Iyer chase whatever SRH post. But asking PBKS’s leaking bowling to contain the best strike rate in IPL 2026 (Abhishek, 206.6) at this venue is a massive ask.
Both teams need this win to stabilise their campaigns. SRH to climb to 2nd. PBKS to consolidate 1st. When two top-four teams clash with this much at stake, the quality of cricket will be elite.
Suggested Reads:
Final Thoughts
SRH vs PBKS at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is the blockbuster of the week. Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday, May 6 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
Abhishek’s 440 runs at SR 206.6 vs Arshdeep’s swing. Klaasen’s 425 runs vs Chahal’s leg-spin. Cummins vs Prabhsimran. 17-8 SRH dominance but PBKS won the reverse fixture. And a venue where teams have posted 247 and 245 in this rivalry. Buckle up. This will be explosive.
