PBKS vs SRH IPL 2026 Match Preview: Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report & Playing XI
Get ready for a massive clash in the Indian Premier League as PBKS takes on SRH in a thrilling T20 encounter. Fans are eagerly waiting for this IPL showdown at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. With superstars like Heinrich Klaasen, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan in top form, this match promises massive points for your Fantasy Winning Team and Dream11 Prediction setups.
Match Details
- Match: PBKS vs SRH
- Date: 11 Apr 2026
- Time: 15:30 IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Catch all the live action of this IPL match on JioHotstar(App + Website) and the Star Sport Channels.
Weather Report
The weather in New Chandigarh is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures hovering around 36 degrees Celsius and very low humidity. Since this is an afternoon game, the Dew factor will have zero impact on the match. There is absolutely no Rain impact expected, ensuring a full 40 overs of uninterrupted cricket.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Pitch Report for the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium suggests a balanced surface that offers good bounce. The Average score here is 166 runs, indicating a fair contest between bat and ball. When looking at Pace vs spin dominance, fast bowlers have a clear upper hand with 37 wickets in the last five games compared to just 20 wickets for spinners. The Batting vs bowling trend shows that chasing can be tricky in day games, so the team winning the toss might prefer to bat first.
Fantasy Takeaway: Load your team with top order batters and death over pacers to maximize your rewards in major leagues.
Team Form & Head to-Head
PBKS
- Last 5 matches: W, W, L, W, L
- Recent performance: The team has shown strong batting depth, winning three of their last five games.
- Head to-head record: 5 wins against their upcoming opponents.
SRH
- Last 5 matches: L, W, L, W, W
- Recent performance: A highly aggressive batting unit that has posted massive totals recently.
- Head to-head record: Dominant with 13 wins in this matchup.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Pat Cummins is Injured and unavailable for this clash.
- Jack Edwards is also marked as unavailable.
- Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen are Fully fit and ready to dominate.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
PBKS
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh
SRH
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Liam Livingstone, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat
Key Players to Watch
- Heinrich Klaasen: He is in phenomenal touch, scoring heavily in the middle order. His ability to hit spin and pace makes him a top pick.
- Cooper Connolly: A brilliant all round option who scored a massive 72 runs in his recent outing at this exact venue.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy: Delivering consistent performances with both bat and ball, making him a safe captaincy choice.
- Vijaykumar Vyshak: Leading the pace attack brilliantly, picking up crucial wickets in the death overs.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Ishan Kishan
- Shreyas Iyer
- Travis Head
Mega League Differential Picks
- Jaydev Unadkat: A highly experienced pacer who can pick up multiple wickets in the death overs.
- Yuzvendra Chahal: Often overlooked in pace friendly conditions, but his variations can dismantle any middle order.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Given the current form and historical dominance, SRH holds a slight edge in this contest. Their explosive top order is perfectly suited for the conditions. However, PBKS has the home advantage and a solid pace attack. Expect a high scoring thriller where the team batting first might just defend their total.
Disclaimer
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 PBKS vs SRH players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS vs GT | 31 Mar - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 162/6 (20.0) | 165/7 (19.1) | PBKS PBKS won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs PBKS | 03 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | PBKS | 209/5 (20.0) | 210/5 (18.4) | PBKS PBKS won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs KKR | 06 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 25/2 (3.4) | No result | |||
| PBKS vs SRH | 11 Apr - 03:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 219/6 (20.0) | 223/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs PBKS | 16 Apr - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | PBKS | 195/6 (20.0) | 198/3 (16.3) | PBKS PBKS won by 7 wickets (with 21 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs LSG | 19 Apr - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | LSG | 254/7 (20.0) | 200/5 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 54 runs | ||
| DC vs PBKS | 25 Apr - 03:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 264/2 (20.0) | 265/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs RR | 28 Apr - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | RR | 222/4 (20.0) | 228/4 (19.2) | RR RR won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs PBKS | 03 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | GT | 163/9 (20.0) | 167/6 (19.5) | GT GT won by 4 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| SRH vs PBKS | 06 May - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | PBKS | 235/4 (20.0) | 202/7 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 33 runs | ||
| PBKS vs DC | 11 May - 07:30 PM | Dharamsala | DC | 210/5 (20.0) | 216/7 (19.0) | DC DC won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs MI | 14 May - 07:30 PM | Dharamsala | MI | 200/8 (20.0) | 205/4 (19.5) | MI MI won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH vs RCB | 28 Mar - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 201/9 (20.0) | 203/4 (15.4) | RCB RCB won by 6 wickets (with 26 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs SRH | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 226/8 (20.0) | 161/10 (16.0) | SRH SRH won by 65 runs | ||
| SRH vs LSG | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | LSG | 156/9 (20.0) | 160/5 (19.5) | LSG LSG won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs SRH | 11 Apr - 03:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 219/6 (20.0) | 223/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs RR | 13 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | RR | 216/6 (20.0) | 159/10 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 57 runs | ||
| SRH vs CSK | 18 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | CSK | 194/9 (20.0) | 184/8 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 10 runs | ||
| SRH vs DC | 21 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | DC | 242/2 (20.0) | 195/9 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 47 runs | ||
| RR vs SRH | 25 Apr - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | SRH | 228/6 (20.0) | 229/5 (18.3) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs SRH | 29 Apr - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 243/5 (20.0) | 249/4 (18.4) | SRH SRH won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs KKR | 03 May - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | 165/10 (19.0) | 169/3 (18.2) | KKR KKR won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs PBKS | 06 May - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | PBKS | 235/4 (20.0) | 202/7 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 33 runs | ||
| GT vs SRH | 12 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | SRH | 168/5 (20.0) | 86/10 (14.5) | GT GT won by 82 runs |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS vs GT | 31 Mar - 07:30 PM | PBKS | 162/6 (20.0) | 165/7 (19.1) | PBKS PBKS won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs SRH | 11 Apr - 03:30 PM | PBKS | 219/6 (20.0) | 223/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs LSG | 19 Apr - 07:30 PM | LSG | 254/7 (20.0) | 200/5 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 54 runs | ||
| PBKS vs RR | 28 Apr - 07:30 PM | RR | 222/4 (20.0) | 228/4 (19.2) | RR RR won by 6 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) |





