SRH vs PBKS: The 27th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on April 12.
Coming for Match 27 of the Rivalry week, Sunrisers will take on Punjab Kings at their own home ground. Both teams are coming into this match with contrasting campaigns. The Sunrisers are on a losing track, whereas the Punjab Kings are riding on confidence after winning three of their four matches so far. Hyderabad started strong with a dominant win over RR but their recent losses against teams like LSG, DC, KKR and GT have exposed the teams gap in both batting and Bowling, on the other hand, Punjab this season is set on another form, they have been performing well and have showcased a balanced unit with both their batting and bowling departments clicking at the right time.
Heading into this clash, both teams will be eager to grab a win and secure crucial winning points in their favor. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket SRH vs PBKS, Match 27 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Chennai and Kolkata.
SRH vs PBKS: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, 27th match |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| City | Hyderabad |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Saturday, 12 April, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, is set to host the SRH vs PBKS for Match 27 of the IPL 2025. The pitch at Lucknow has been largely bowler-friendly. The pitch will be favourable for pacers and can provide some assistance as the game progresses. When it comes to pacers, it will be helpful as the surface slows down. The pitch isn’t low and slow, but definitely favors the bowlers more, as the average score on the pitches in T20s since 2018 has been around mid-160s. Pacers often take more wickets here than the spinners, but spinners prove to be more economical.
SRH vs PBKS Weather Report:
The weather at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, is expected to remain sunny during the start of the match but as the match progresses further the cloud cover will take on the ground ensuring an uninterrupted game. No, Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 1% along with it there are 25% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest if rain comes and stops before match hours. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 37°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Mostly sunny |
| Rain Probability | 1% |
| Humidity | 25% |
| Temperature | Around 37°C |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Ground stats: SRH vs PBKS
| Total Matches Played | 81 |
| Batting First Won | 37 |
| Batting Second Won | 44 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 165 |
| Highest Score | Sunrisers Hyderabad 286/6 |
| Lowest Score | Delhi Capitals 80/10 |
SRH vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI
SRH Probable Playing XI:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami
PBKS Probable Playing XI:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal
