SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 Match Preview: Team Analysis, Key Players & Predictions

SRH vs PBKS Match Preview, IPL 2025: As we enter the crucial middle phase of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, every match becomes vital for teams eyeing playoff spots. Match 27 will be a high-stakes encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.


SRH vs PBKS Match 27 Details IPL 2025

Match SRH vs PBKS, IPL 2025
Date April 12, 2025
Time 07:30 PM IST
Venue Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Live Streaming JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Toss Timing 07:00 PM IST

SRH vs PBKS Match Preview, IPL 2025 โ€“ Match 27

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Preview

SRH, led by Pat Cummins, are desperate to get back to winning ways after a series of disappointing performances. Their batting has lacked consistency, with top-order failures putting pressure on the middle.

Key Batters:

  • Heinrich Klaasen โ€“ In form, scoring 33 off 21 balls in the last game.

  • Kamindu Mendis โ€“ A steady 27 in the middle order.

  • Nitish Kumar Reddy โ€“ Reliable with a 19-run knock under pressure.

Key Bowlers:

  • Mohammed Shami was 1/29 in his last outing.

  • Pat Cummins needs to improve after conceding 44 in 4 overs.

  • Zeeshan Ansari โ€“ Economical with 1 wicket.

Predicted Playing XI:

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

Impact Player: Simarjeet Singh


Punjab Kings (PBKS) Preview

Under Shreyas Iyerโ€™s leadership, PBKS have exceeded expectations this season. A superb ton from Priyansh Arya and collective team performance helped them secure a win against CSK.

Key Batters:

  • Priyansh Arya โ€“ Scored a blistering 103 off 42 balls.

  • Shashank Singh anchored the middle order with 52.

  • Marco Jansen โ€“ Late hitting with 34 off 19.

Key Bowlers:

  • Lockie Ferguson โ€“ 2 wickets in the last game.

  • Glenn Maxwell โ€“ Effective with 1/11 in 2 overs.

  • Yash Thakur picked up a wicket but needs to control economy.

Predicted Playing XI:

Shreyas Iyer (c), Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Yash Thakur


Also Read โ€“ SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record โ€“ IPL 2025


SRH vs PBKS Pitch & Weather Report

Pitch Report โ€“ Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Factor Report
Pitch Type Batting-friendly
Average 1st Inns 205
Ideal 1st Inn Score 210+
Pace Bowling Needs hard work
Spin Bowling Offers turn and grip
Toss Win and bat first

The Hyderabad surface favors batters, especially in the first innings. Spinners can be effective in the second half. Chasing has been difficult here.


Weather Forecast โ€“ Hyderabad

Time Temp Rain Wind Conditions
6 PM 33ยฐC 0% Light breeze Clear skies
9 PM 29ยฐC 0% Calm winds Partly Cloudy

No rain interruptions are expected.


Winning Prediction: Who Will Win SRH vs PBKS?

PBKS have been in better form, but their poor history at this venue (no wins here in over 10 years) is a big psychological barrier. SRH, despite recent losses, have home advantage and a deeper batting lineup suited to these conditions.

Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad


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