Unbeaten Punjab Kings are set to clash with 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, have had a strong start to the season, winning their first three matches. They are currently in second place with five points, having defeated Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, with their match against Kolkata Knight Riders being abandoned due to rain.
On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a mixed campaign so far in the IPL 2026. They started with a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, followed by a win against Kolkata, but then faced a defeat against Lucknow Super Giants. Sunrisers Hyderabad are currently in sixth place with 2 points and a net run rate of +0.275.
In their head-to-head encounters, Sunrisers Hyderabad have been dominant over Punjab Kings. Out of 24 matches played between the two teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 17 games, while Punjab Kings have only managed to secure 7 victories. The rivalry between the two teams began in 2013, with Sunrisers Hyderabad winning their first meeting and also emerging victorious in their most recent clash in 2025.
The match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, at 3:30 PM IST at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The game can be watched on Star Sports channels, with JioHotstar offering live streaming.
