Sunrisers Hyderabad Look to Bounce Back Against In-Form Punjab Kings in Match 27
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Match 27 of the IPL 2025 will see Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday, April 12. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST and will be broadcast live on JioStar Network and streamed on JioHotstar.
SRH Struggling to Find Form
Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a tough season so far, despite a strong start where they scored a massive 286 in their first match. Since then, they've lost four matches in a row. Their aggressive batting approach hasn’t worked out, with recent scores of 163, 120, and 152. Openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma haven’t been able to provide a good start, and Ishan Kishan is also struggling with form.
SRH's bowling has been even more concerning. They have the worst economy rate (10.73) and highest bowling average (41.47) in the tournament. Captain Pat Cummins has been expensive, and the team lacks a reliable spinner, which is hurting their chances.
PBKS in Strong Position
In contrast, Punjab Kings are doing well. They recently defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 18 runs and are currently in fourth place with three wins out of four matches. Their batting line-up has been performing consistently, with different players stepping up in each game. Even though big names like Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell haven’t fired yet, the team is still playing solid cricket.
Match and Pitch Details
• Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, Match 27
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Date & Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
• Live on: JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar App & Website
The pitch in Hyderabad has been great for batting this season, with an average first-innings score of 213 in the last 10 matches. Teams batting first have won 60% of the time. Though SRH’s recent scores have been lower, this ground usually sees high-scoring games. The weather is expected to remain dry and clear for the match.
Predicted Playing XIs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins (captain), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Rahul Chahar
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson
Impact Player: Yash Thakur
With SRH hoping to turn things around and PBKS aiming to continue their strong run, fans can look forward to an exciting match under the lights in Hyderabad.