The Punjab Kings (PBKS) return to the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh to take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
in Match 17 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season on Saturday, April 11, as part of a double-header.
PBKS are currently unbeaten in the league, with two wins and one rained-out game. Their last victory came away from home against the Chennai Super Kings, where they chased down 210 with five wickets in hand. Before their win in Tamil Nadu, the Shreyas Iyer-led team beat the Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh to open their 2026 campaign.
SRH, on the other hand, suffered a five-wicket defeat to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in their previous game. Ishan Kishan’s side have got one victory under their belt, which came against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens earlier this month.
PBKS and SRHplayed just once against one another during the 2025 IPL season. The 2016 champions came out on top during the game in Hyderabad, winning by eight wickets, after chasing down 246 with nine balls to spare. Abhishek Sharma was the star of the show, scoring a breathtaking 141 off just 55 deliveries. Meanwhile, their last meeting in New Chandigarh took place in 2024, and it too ended SRH’s way, with a two-run win in a nervy finish.
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium often produces some of the more sporting wickets in the country, which usually aids batting but also offers assistance to the bowlers. With both sides having heavy hitters in their ranks, this contest could be determined by the side that bowls the best.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the New Chandigarh stadium is excellent for batting. Scoring runs is often made easier with an extremely quick outfield paired with smaller boundaries. However, there is always something for the bowlers in the wicket, particularly at the start of the inning with the new ball. Spinners can also expect some grip in the surface, making it a very balanced pitch to play T20 cricket.
In the last game played at this venue, PBKS chased down 163 against GT in the last over with just three wickets in hand.
IPL Stats and Records at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Won Batting First | 6 |
| Won Batting Second | 6 |
| Highest Total | 228/5 |
| Lowest Total | 95 |
| Average score batting first | 169 |
PBKS vs SRH: Strategies and Match-ups
A lot of eyeballs will be on SRH’s star-studded batting lineup against PBKS’ experience bowling department, led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal. The hosts hold a slight advantage in the bowling department, while the visitors have a relatively stronger batting lineup.
The head-to-head record is not a good showing for PBKS. In their 24 meetings in the IPL, SRH have secured 17 wins compared to Punjab’s just seven. This includes winning the last four consecutive games against the 2025 finalists. PBKS last won a game against SRH back in 2022, when they secured a five-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium.
