Final result
Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets
Player of the match: SS Iyer
Result · Indian Premier League
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · SRH 17–8 PBKSVenue par · 192Chase success · 55%POTM · SS Iyer
Match preview & overview
Punjab Kings pull off a 220-plus chase to sink Sunrisers Hyderabad at Mullanpur
Punjab Kings chased down 220 to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on 11 April 2026. Sunrisers posted 219 for 6 after a powerplay of 105 without loss, a total that looked close to match-winning on a ground where 175 is the average first-innings score. Punjab Kings were undeterred. Their own powerplay produced 93 runs without loss, and they completed the chase at 223 for 4. Shreyas Iyer was named Player of the Match for holding the innings together as wickets fell in the middle phase.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's first innings was front-loaded in a way rarely seen at this venue. The powerplay return of 105 is the kind of platform that puts opposition bowling attacks on the back foot before a ball is bowled in the chase. Yet Punjab's reply started at a similar breakneck pace and they never really fell behind the required rate. Three wickets in the middle overs between the 7th and 16th over cost Punjab 86 runs but those were also the runs that kept them ahead. Only one wicket fell in the death overs.
SRH came into this fixture with mixed 2026 form, having beaten Kolkata Knight Riders but lost to both Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Punjab Kings arrived in better rhythm, with wins over Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in their two completed 2026 fixtures.
Pitch report & venue insights
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad — 104-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2005–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
104
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
179
Avg 2nd-innings score
55%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
52%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the series 17–8 from 25 completed matches
Seasons 2013–2026
Series standing
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Punjab Kings25
Total meetings
0
No results
10
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Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
SRH powerplay blitz sets the platform
Sunrisers Hyderabad put on 105 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, well above the venue's average of 56. That kind of start typically puts a side in command, yet Punjab Kings managed to overhaul a 219-run total with 6 wickets to spare.
Angle 02
Punjab Kings' chase goes above venue norms
Angle 03
SS Iyer anchors the chase for Player of the Match
Angle 04
Toss decision vindicated for Punjab Kings
Angle 05
Head-to-head now slightly less one-sided
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could be worth monitoring given both sides scored 93-plus runs in their respective powerplays without losing a wicket, suggesting openers had a major influence on the result.
- The total runs line may be of interest at this venue: both teams posted well above the ground's average first and second-innings scores of 175 and 165 respectively.
- Powerplay runs markets may reflect an elevated baseline at Mullanpur after both innings produced 93-plus inside the first six overs, compared to the venue average of 56.
- Player of the Match markets could be oriented towards batting performances at this ground, given how heavily bat dominated ball across both innings.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
Who won the Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL match on 11 April 2026?
Punjab Kings won by 6 wickets. They chased down Sunrisers Hyderabad's total of 219 for 6, finishing on 223 for 4 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Who was the Player of the Match in Punjab Kings vs SRH on 11 April 2026?
Shreyas Iyer (SS Iyer) was named Player of the Match for his innings during the Punjab Kings chase.
Where to watch Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 in the UK?
IPL 2026 matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or purchase a day pass through NOW TV.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad?
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the all-time IPL head-to-head 17-8 across 25 meetings with no no-results. Punjab Kings' win on 11 April 2026 ends a run of four consecutive SRH victories in the fixture.
Who won the toss in Punjab Kings vs SRH on 11 April 2026?
Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to field, consistent with the Mullanpur venue trend where 71 per cent of toss winners have opted to bowl first.
What was Sunrisers Hyderabad's powerplay score in this match?
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 105 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay, nearly double the venue's average powerplay score of 56 runs.
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Photo credits (4)
- Shreyas Iyer — photo by 247 Entertainment, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Arshdeep Singh — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Yuzvendra Chahal — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source