SRH vs PBKS, Match 27 – IPL 2025: Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report & Dream11 Prediction

The 27th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see a fierce contest between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. The April 12, 2025, encounter will be a nail-biting contest of cricket as two giants face each other in the evening time at 7:30 PM IST.

Both teams are entering this game with different recent performances. Sunrisers Hyderabad lost terribly by 80 runs to Kolkata Knight Riders, their fourth defeat of the season. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, made a strong comeback, defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets in their second win of the tournament.

Match Details – SRH vs PBKS, IPL 2025

• Match: 27th Match – IPL 2025
• Date: April 12, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Live Streaming: JioCinema
• Telecast: Star Sports Network

SRH vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 23
• Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 16
• Punjab Kings Wins: 7
• No Result / Tie: 0

SRH has ruled this match historically with 16 wins from 23, but PBKS will try to turn the tables in their direction.

Predicted Top Performers (Dream11 Tips)

Top Batters to Watch:

• Travis Head (SRH): Scorching starts, 626 runs in the past year.
• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Solid middle-order depth.
• Heinrich Klaasen (SRH): Aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman.
• Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): Solid domestic performer.

Key Bowlers:

• Pat Cummins (SRH): 17 wickets in the last 12 months.
• Harshal Patel (PBKS): 21 wickets last year.
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Swing and pace threat.
• Simarjeet Singh (SRH): Unpredictable and sharp.

Predicted Game Changers

• Abhishek Sharma (SRH): Bat and ball can contribute.
• Shashank Singh (PBKS): Batsman in current form possessing finisher skills.
• Harpreet Brar (PBKS): Left-arm spinner on turning pitch.

Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

The pitch at Hyderabad is known to be balanced:

• Both the options of batsmen and bowlers are taken care of.
• Pacers are given an early swing, while spinners make an entry later.
• Ideal for sides preparing or looking for scores in the range of 160-180.
• Second-half dew can be used to pursue sides.

Match Time and Location

• Date: April 12, 2025
• Time: 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

Toss Prediction

The toss-winning team may decide to bowl first with a prospect of dew.

Score Prediction

• First Innings Total: 165–180
• Chasing Side Advantage: Yes, due to dew.

Win Probability

• Sunrisers Hyderabad: 55%
• Punjab Kings: 45%

SRH has the psychological edge with a superior head-to-head record and home support but the PBKS batting line-up can reverse fortunes.

Predicted Winner: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

SRH will recover strongly after experiencing defeat in recent times, riding on their experience and deep bowling strength at home.

Probable Dream11 Fantasy Team – SRH vs PBKS

Wicketkeeper:

• Ishan Kishan (SRH)

Batters:

• Travis Head (SRH)
• Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
• Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)
• Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)

All-Rounders:

• Abhishek Sharma (SRH)

Bowlers:

• Mohammad Shami (SRH)
• Simarjeet Singh (SRH)
• Arshdeep Singh (PBKS)
• Harpreet Brar (PBKS)
• Captain: Shreyas Iyer
• Vice-Captain: Travis Head

Team Squads

After the thorough research below we have listed the SRH and PBKA team squad. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad (SRH)

• Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Shami, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Wiaan Mulder, Nitish Kumar Reddy

Punjab Kings Squad (PBKS)

• Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Josh Inglis, Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Aaron Hardie

Conclusion

The SRH vs PBKS match in IPL 2025 will be an exciting contest between two evenly-match teams. SRH having advantage of home venue and past superiority, and PBKS having fearless batting line up, the contest is going to provide fireworks to fans and fantasy players.