Published on: May 5, 2026 7:29 pm IST | Updated on: May 5, 2026 12:20 pm IST
Next up is match 49 in the Tata IPL 2026. It’s going to be a battle between the 2016 champions, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the last season’s finalists, Punjab Kings, at the Uppal in Hyderabad. Both teams are heading into this game on the back of a loss. Hyderabad lost their previous game to Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets, whereas the current table toppers, Punjab Kings, lost to the 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, by 4 wickets. With both teams eyeing a return to winning ways, expect a cracker of a game in Hyderabad. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), SRH vs PBKS, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Punjab Kings have never had the wood over Sunrisers Hyderabad. They are behind them in the head-to-head race, and even in their last 5 meetings, Sunrisers have had the upper hand with 4 wins and a solitary loss. With Punjab heading into this game on the back of twin defeats, their morale is seemingly down, and Sunrisers would look to take advantage of the same. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to favor the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), SRH vs PBKS, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
PBKS: 48% win chance SRH: 52% win chance
Abhishek Sharma is second in the Orange cap race this season and has been a consistent scorer for the side. The southpaw has scored 440 runs this season for SRH in just 10 innings at a mammoth strike-rate of 206.57.
The former Proteas wicketkeeper has been a consistent performer for SRH this season. He stands third on the orange cap list with 425 runs from 10 innings, striking brilliantly at 156.82.
In 8 innings this season, Prabhsimran has emerged as the leading run-getter for the Kings so far this season. The right-handed wicketkeeper batter has scored 361 runs so far this season from 8 innings, striking at an astonishing rate of 174.39.
The Aussie left-hander has been batting at no 3 this season for the Punjab Kings. He has so far scored twin fifties and has amassed 270 runs from 8 innings. Expect him to be among runs in this game.
Check out our prediction for the SRH vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026 match 49.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will aim to extend their remarkable dominance over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) when they meet in match 49 of the Tata IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. PBKS have endured a torrid record at this venue against this very opposition, managing just one solitary win in ten contests, while SRH have triumphed in the remaining nine.
Overall, the head‑to‑head history also favors the 2016 champions. In 25 encounters, SRH have won 17 matches, leaving PBKS with only eight victories. This lopsided record underscores Hyderabad’s consistent upper hand in this rivalry.
Despite heading into this clash on the back of a defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), SRH remain firmly placed at third on the points table with six wins and four losses from ten games. Their balanced unit, featuring explosive batting and disciplined bowling, has been the cornerstone of their campaign.
For PBKS, breaking the Hyderabad jinx will be crucial to reviving their season. But given SRH’s historical dominance and current form, the Kings face a daunting challenge to turn the tide in their favor.
The Punjab Kings (PBKS) head into their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with plenty to prove. Despite leading the IPL 2026 points table with six wins and two losses from nine games, the Kings have stumbled in their last two outings, suffering defeats to Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
Their challenge now is to overcome a daunting record against SRH, who have historically dominated this rivalry. The Sunrisers’ balanced unit and strong performances at home have often left PBKS struggling to find answers. For the Kings, consistency in both batting and bowling will be key if they are to break the pattern and assert themselves against the 2016 champions.
With the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, and Priyansh Arya in the batting lineup, PBKS have the firepower to post or chase big totals. Their bowling, spearheaded by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, must rise to the occasion to contain SRH’s aggressive batting order.
If Punjab can shake off recent setbacks and deliver a complete performance, they stand a strong chance of rewriting their record against Hyderabad and solidifying their grip on the top spot. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 25 PBKS won: 8 SRH won: 17 No Result: 0
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings have met 25 times. Sunrisers have dominated the Kings, winning 17 games, while the latter has won only 8 in this battle dominated by the 2016 champions.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, fare in the 49th match of IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Shivang Kumar, Praful Hinge/Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga IMPACT SUB: Sakib Hussain
Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh/Nehal Wadhera, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson/Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal IMPACT SUB: Vyshak Vijaykumar
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 49th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
At Uppal, the toss will be crucial. With batting conditions strong early and dew expected later, captains will prefer chasing. A first‑innings total of 180+ is competitive, but the chasing side could hold the advantage under lights in match 49 of IPL 2026.
The online live streaming of the 49th IPL 2026 match between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Punjab Kings will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
Both teams are heading into this contest on the back of a defeat and, all of a sudden, eyeing consistency in the closing phase of the group stage. Playing at home, the Sunrisers should fancy their chances of beating the current table-toppers. In recent times, the Sunrisers have dominated the Kings by winning four of their last five meetings between the two sides. Therefore, as per our prediction, Sunrisers Hyderabad are expected to win IPL 2026 Match 49, SRH vs PBKS.
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