PBKS vs SRH Playing 11: Check the probable teams for tonight, head to head record, match prediction and more

Punjab Kings will look to continue their strong run in IPL 2026 when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 17 at Mullanpur on Saturday, with the hosts entering the contest as favourites based on recent form.

PBKS have been one of the most consistent sides this season, while SRH have struggled to find rhythm, making the clash a test of momentum versus inconsistency.

Punjab Kings have started their campaign strongly, registering two consecutive wins, while their third match against Kolkata Knight Riders was washed out. With five points, they are placed second on the points table.


Under captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS have shown balance across departments, successfully chasing a 200-plus target against Chennai Super Kings and defeating Gujarat Titans on a challenging surface.

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Punjab’s strength has been its collective effort. Xavier Bartlett has made an impact with the ball, while Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly have contributed significantly with the bat.

The side has displayed adaptability in both high-scoring and low-scoring conditions.

PBKS vs SRH: Head-to-Head

Sunrisers Hyderabad hold a clear advantage historically, winning 17 of the 24 matches played between the two sides, while Punjab Kings have won seven.

PBKS vs SRH Playing 11

Punjab Kings predicted XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh.
Impact Sub: Yuzvendra Chahal.

Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat.
Impact Sub: Eshan Malinga.

Full squads

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Xavier Bartlett, Yuzvendra Chahal, Cooper Connolly, Praveen Dubey, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Harnoor Singh, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Musheer Khan, Vishal Nishad, Mitchell Owen, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nehal Wadhera, Yash Thakur.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Abhishek Sharma, Amit Kumar, Salil Arora, Brydon Carse, Pat Cummins, Harsh Dubey, Krains Fuletra, Travis Head, Praful Hinge, Heinrich Klaasen, Liam Livingstone, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, David Payne, Sakib Hussain, Shivam Mavi, Shivang Kumar, Ravichandran Smaran, Onkar Tarmale, Jaydev Unadkat, Aniket Verma, Zeeshan Ansari.

PBKS vs SRH Predictions

Punjab Kings are favourites to win the contest, given their consistent performances and balanced squad. While SRH have dominated the head-to-head record, PBKS have shown stronger form this season and appear better equipped for the conditions.

SRH struggle for consistency

Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Ishan Kishan, have had a mixed campaign with one win and two losses, placing them sixth in the standings.

Their top order, including Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, has not delivered consistently, leading to collapses in crucial matches.

While Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen have shown promise, the team’s bowling attack has not performed to expectations. Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat are yet to make a significant impact this season.

SRH are also without regular captain Pat Cummins, who is yet to return from a back injury.