Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are in desperate need of a turnaround as they host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 27 of IPL 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The Orange Army has lost four games in a row including two at home and currently sits at the bottom of the points table with just one win in five matches.

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On the other hand, PBKS have been the surprise package of the season with three wins already including a statement victory against Chennai Super Kings. They’ll be confident heading into this clash though they haven’t won a match in Hyderabad in nearly a decade.

Match Details

• Match: SRH vs PBKS, Match 27 IPL 2025
• Date: 2025 April 12
• Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Live streaming: JioStar
• Live broadcast: Star Sports

SRH vs PBKS Pitch Report at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium usually provides a balanced contest between bat and ball. There’s good bounce early on for pacers while spinners tend to be economical in the middle overs. However batting gets easier under lights and teams chasing have a better record here.

Expected First Innings Score: 180+

Chasing Advantage: Yes, especially in evening games

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 23

Punjab Kings won: 7

Sunrisers Hyderabad won: 16

SRH vs PBKS Playing XI Prediction

Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI (Predicted)

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (capt), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel (IP)

Punjab Kings Playing XI (Predicted)

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (capt), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yash Thakur/Vijaykumar Vyshak (IP)

Key Players to Watch in SRH vs PBKS Match 27

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): The PBKS skipper is leading from the front with 168 runs at a strike rate of 200. He also averages 34+ in 18 innings vs SRH.

Priyansh Arya (PBKS): One of the two centurions this season, Arya has scored 158 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 210.67.

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): The left-arm quick has claimed six wickets in three games, making vital breakthroughs in the powerplay.

Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): The South African has scored 152 runs in five games and remains SRH’s most consistent batter this season.

Pat Cummins (SRH): The captain has chipped in with both bat and ball, offering key cameos and breakthroughs

Where to Watch SRH vs PBKS Live?

Catch the live action of SRH vs PBKS on the Star Sports Network for TV viewers and JioHotstar for digital streaming.

SRH vs PBKS Match 27 Winner Prediction – Who Will Win?

Given the current form, Punjab Kings look stronger in both batting and bowling departments. With SRH struggling for momentum, PBKS are favourites to win Match 27 and continue their winning run in IPL 2025.