Match Overview
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- Live: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
- Captains:
- SRH: Pat Cummins
- PBKS: Shreyas Iyer
In Match 27 of TATA IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will host the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in what could be a must-win game for the Orange Army. SRH are struggling with four consecutive losses, while PBKS are high on confidence after a strong win over CSK.
Toss Prediction: Who Will Win the Toss SRH vs PBKS?
Looking at recent toss trends and probability, Punjab Kings are likely to win the toss today.
Toss Insights:
| Team | Tosses Won (Last 5) | Toss Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 3 | Prefer to Bat First |
| SRH | 2 | Mixed Approach |
Likely Toss Winner: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Preferred Toss Decision: Bat First (based on pitch and venue trends)
Head-to-Head Record – SRH vs PBKS
SRH have dominated the head-to-head record, winning 16 out of 23 matches played between these two sides. However, PBKS will want to break their Hyderabad curse, having not won here since 2014.
| Matches | SRH Won | PBKS Won |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 16 | 7 |
| Last 5 | 4 | 1 |
Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
- Pitch Nature: Flat batting track
- First Innings Average Score: 205+
- Best Option: Bat First
- Bowling: Spinners effective; pacers must use cutters and variations
Weather Update:
- Conditions: Clear skies, no rain expected
- Temperature: Around 28–30°C
- Dew: Minimal, since it’s a dry evening game
Expert Tip: Teams batting first have won 35 times out of 80 matches at this venue. Expect another high-scoring contest.
Team Form & Key Stats
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Position: Bottom of the table (1 win, 4 losses)
- Top Performers: Heinrich Klaasen (152 runs), Mohammed Shami (7 wickets)
- Weakness: Top-order inconsistency and expensive bowling (10.73 economy)
SRH Key Players:
| Player | Role | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Heinrich Klaasen | Batter | 152 runs – anchor role |
| Pat Cummins | All-rounder | Needs more with ball |
| Shami | Bowler | Most wickets for SRH |
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Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Position: 4th on points table (3 wins in 4 matches)
- Top Performers: Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh
- Strength: Balanced squad, strong middle order
PBKS Key Players:
| Player | Role | Form |
|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | Opener | Century in last match (103 off 42) |
| Shreyas Iyer | Captain & Batter | Most consistent run-getter |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | Death overs specialist |
Predicted Playing XIs
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Aniket Verma
Impact Player: Simarjeet Singh
Punjab Kings:
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Yash Thakur
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Despite SRH’s past record at home and dominance over PBKS, the momentum and team balance are clearly with Punjab Kings. SRH’s batting and bowling have both underperformed, while PBKS look settled and confident.
Likely Match Winner: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Likely Toss Winner: Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Winning Strategy: Bat First & Score 200+
Sunrisers may have home advantage, but PBKS’s recent form, strong top order, and lethal bowling attack give them the edge. If Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer fire again, SRH might find it tough to bounce back.
