IPL 2026 Match 49 brings Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) face to face on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
SRH are the favourites to win this contest, backed by a formidable home record and an explosive batting lineup led by Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen. PBKS, despite sitting at the top of the table under Shreyas Iyer, arrive in Hyderabad on a two-match losing streak and have historically struggled badly at this venue.
IPL 2026 Match 49 SRH vs PBKS Match Info
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Match 49, IPL 2026 (TATA IPL) |
| Teams | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings |
| Date | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| SRH Captain | Pat Cummins |
| PBKS Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
IPL 2026 Match 49 Odds for SRH vs PBKS
Home advantage and SRH’s devastating record at Hyderabad make them favourites. SRH’s win odds hover around 1.65-1.75, while PBKS are priced in the 2.10-2.25 range. The toss market is evenly split, with both captains expected to prefer chasing under lights.
| Platform | SRH Win Odds | PBKS Win Odds | Toss Odds (SRH) | Toss Odds (PBKS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.70 | 2.15 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
| Stake | 1.68 | 2.20 | 1.85 | 1.90 |
| 4RABET | 1.75 | 2.10 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| BetVibe | 1.72 | 2.18 | 1.90 | 1.85 |
IPL 2026 Match 49 Toss Prediction for SRH vs PBKS
Chasing has been the preferred strategy at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium this season. Dew starts settling around the 12th-14th over of the second innings in evening games, making the ball harder to grip for bowlers.
However, this season’s numbers at Hyderabad flip the script slightly. Three of four IPL 2026 Matches at this venue have been won by teams batting first, posting 200+ totals, and defending them. The average first-innings score here is 202 this season
Toss Prediction: The toss winner will opt to field first, though batting first has produced more wins this season at Hyderabad.
SRH Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 49
SRH’s five-match winning streak was snapped by KKR in Match 45, but the squad remains one of the most dangerous in the tournament. Pat Cummins returned from injury for Match 34 and has been captaining since. The bowling attack has been bolstered by Eshan Malinga (15 wickets this season), Praful Hinge (8 wickets from 4 matches), and Sakib Hussain (8 wickets from 5 games).
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | Batter (Opener) | 425 runs, SR 160+ this season |
| 2 | Travis Head | Batter (Opener) | 262 runs, explosive powerplay hitter |
| 3 | Ishan Kishan (wk) | WK-Batter | 384 runs this season at SR 170 |
| 4 | Heinrich Klaasen | WK-Batter | 423 runs at SR 165, 4 fifties |
| 5 | Ravichandran Smaran | Batter | Came in for M45; young talent |
| 6 | Nitish Kumar Reddy | All-rounder | Reliable middle-order bat + medium pace |
| 7 | Pat Cummins (c) | Bowler | The captain returned from a back injury |
| 8 | Harsh Dubey | All-rounder | 8 wickets from 7 games |
| 9 | Shivang Kumar | Bowler | Left-arm wrist spin option |
| 10 | Harshal Patel | Bowler | Death-overs specialist |
| 11 | Eshan Malinga | Bowler | 15 wickets this season, SRH’s best |
| 12 (Impact) | Sakib Hussain | Bowler | 8 wickets from 5 debut-season games |
PBKS Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2026 Match 49
Punjab Kings sit top of the IPL 2026 Points table with 13 points from 9 matches. But their last two games tell a different story.
Under Ricky Ponting‘s coaching and Shreyas Iyer‘s captaincy, this squad has the most settled combination in the league. They retained 21 players from their 2025 runners-up campaign.
| Rank | Player | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) | WK-Batter (Opener) | 243 runs at SR 144 |
| 2 | Priyansh Arya | Batter (Opener) | Explosive opener, scored 57 vs SRH M17 |
| 3 | Cooper Connolly | All-rounder | Overseas all-rounder, middle-order |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer (c) | Batter | 336 runs at SR 173, captain’s knock vs SRH |
| 5 | Suryansh Shedge | All-rounder | Maiden IPL fifty (57) vs GT in M46 |
| 6 | Nehal Wadhera | Batter | Impact Player option, middle-order depth |
| 7 | Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder | Power-hitting finisher + useful pace |
| 8 | Marco Jansen | All-rounder | Left-arm pace + lower-order batting |
| 9 | Xavier Bartlett | Bowler | Replaced Lockie Ferguson in M46 |
| 10 | Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | Lead pacer, swing in powerplay + death yorkers |
| 11 | Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | Leg-spinner, wicket-taker in middle overs |
| 12 (Impact) | Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler | Comes on as bowling Impact Sub |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report, IPL 2026
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad, has been a high-scoring ground this season. The average first-innings score across four IPL 2026 matches here is 202.
Surface: Flat, hard surface with consistent bounce.
Average Score: 202 (first innings, IPL 2026 season). Anything above 220 is a match-winning total.
Pace vs Spin: Pacers can extract swing with the new ball in the first 2-3 overs. After that, it flattens out. Spinners have leaked close to 11 runs per over at this venue this season.
Boundaries: Short square boundaries make even mis-hits sail over the rope.
Key Factor: Dew settles around the 12th-14th over of the second innings in evening games. This makes gripping the ball difficult for bowlers and gives chasers a clear edge.
Hyderabad Weather Report, May 6, 2026
| Weather Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Condition | Sunny, clear skies expected |
| Temperature | 33°C daytime high, dropping to ~28°C by evening |
| Humidity | 30-35% (relatively dry for Hyderabad) |
| Wind Speed | Light winds, 10-15 km/h |
| Cloud Cover | Minimal cloud cover during match hours |
| Dew Factor | Expected from ~12th-14th over of the 2nd innings |
| Rain Probability | Less than 5% during match hours (7:30 PM – 10:45 PM IST) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low. A full 40-over contest is virtually guaranteed |
Dream11 Team for SRH vs PBKS
SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record: Last 5 Matches
Overall Head-to-Head (IPL History): SRH and PBKS have faced each other 25 times in the IPL. SRH have won 17 matches while PBKS have won just 8. It’s one of the most lopsided rivalries in IPL history.
At Hyderabad specifically, SRH have won 9 of 10 matches against PBKS. The only PBKS win at this venue came back in 2014. That’s a decade-long fortress.
| Match | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 | PBKS | 6 wickets | Mullanpur |
| IPL 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 | SRH | 8 wickets | Hyderabad |
| IPL 2024 | May 19, 2024 | SRH | 4 wickets | Hyderabad |
| IPL 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 | SRH | 2 runs | Mullanpur |
| IPL 2023 | Apr 9, 2023 | SRH | 8 wickets | Hyderabad |
The recent trend is clear: SRH has won 4 of the last 5 meetings. PBKS’ solitary win came in Match 17 this season, an away game at Mullanpur. At Hyderabad, SRH have been virtually unbeatable.
Our Prediction: SRH Have Better Chances to Win Against PBKS in IPL 2026 Match 49
Bottom line: SRH win at home, posting or chasing a target in the 190-210 range.
Why SRH Can Win
SRH’s home record at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is devastating. They’ve won 36 of 58 IPL matches here, and against PBKS specifically, the record reads 9-1 at this venue. The batting lineup of Abhishek Sharma (425 runs), Klaasen (423 runs), and Ishan Kishan (384 runs) means SRH can overpower any bowling attack. Pat Cummins’ return has added discipline and death-overs control that was missing early in the season.
Why PBKS Can Win
PBKS proved in Match 17 that they can chase down any total. Their powerplay batting with Prabhsimran and Priyansh Arya is explosive. Shreyas Iyer (336 runs at SR 173) can win a game single-handedly. And Arshdeep Singh + Marco Jansen give them genuine pace quality. If they bowl first and restrict SRH below 190, their batting depth can chase anything.
Final Verdict
PBKS’ two-match losing streak and their atrocious record at this venue tilt the scales heavily. SRH’s batting depth at home, combined with the Cummins-Malinga bowling partnership, should be enough. Predicted winner: SRH by 15-25 runs (if batting first) or 5-6 wickets (if chasing).
This prediction is based on publicly available squad data, injury reports, venue stats, and historical records as of May 4, 2026.
