Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with table toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad turned their fortunes after a poor start and maintained a five-match winning streak before losing to the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets in their last encounter played at the same venue. They are currently placed at No. 3 on the points table with six wins and four losses from 10 games.
Meanwhile, the 2025 runner ups won six out of their first seven matches, with one getting washed out due to rain. However, their unbeaten streak ended against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 28. They lost another match against the Gujarat Titans on Sunday. Despite back-to-back losses, PBKS are currently placed at the top with 13 points in nine matches.
