MATCH NO – 27th Match
SERIES – Indian Premier Leagues – 2025
DATE – 12th April, 2025
TIME – 07:30 PM IST
VENUE – Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, contested during the months of March and May every year. It was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and is considered one of the most prestigious and popular cricket leagues in the world.
The IPL features franchise teams representing different cities and regions of India. Each team is composed of a mix of domestic and international cricketers, and they compete in a round-robin group stage followed by knockout playoffs to determine the champion. The league has seen significant growth in terms of viewership, sponsorship, and revenue since its inception.
Apart from its cricketing significance, the IPL has also become a cultural phenomenon, attracting celebrities, business tycoons, and fans from all walks of life. It has revolutionised the sport by introducing innovative concepts like player auctions, strategic timeouts, and cheerleaders, which have added to its entertainment value.
However, the IPL has also faced controversies over the years, including allegations of match-fixing, corruption, and conflicts of interest. Despite these challenges, the league continues to thrive and remains a major event in the global cricket calendar, showcasing top talent and providing a platform for emerging players to shine.
MATCH PREVIEW
27th match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. In this Season Punjab Team have won 3 matches and lost 1 match in 4 and fourth position in point table, Whereas Sunrisers Hyderabad team have won 1 match & lost 4 matches out of 5 and tenth position in point table.
Last time when both teams SRH and PBKS played between each other, Punjab team scored 214 runs and Hyderabad team successfully chased the total and won the match by 4 wickets.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Defending runner up Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have talented & aggressive batsmen like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nirish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar.They have good all-rounders also like, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Muler, Nitish Kuamr Reddy, Abhishek Sharma & Travis Head. Bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Mohammad Shami, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Simranjeet Singh & Jaydev Unadkat, adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Punjab Kings (PBKS): Punjab Kings are a professional cricket team based in Chandigarh, Punjab, India. They compete in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India. They have talented & aggressive batsmen like Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Josh inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis & Shashank Singh.They have good all-rounders also like, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Arshdeep SIngh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Sunrisers Hyderabad VS Punjab Kings.
PITCH REPORT
The Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, commonly known as the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, is a cricket stadium located in Uppal, Hyderabad, India. It is named after the former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The stadium is owned by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) and has a seating capacity of around 55,000 spectators.
The stadium has hosted numerous international and domestic cricket matches since its inauguration in 2003. It is the home ground for the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The stadium is well-equipped with modern facilities, including floodlights for day-night matches, practice facilities, and media amenities.
The pitch at the Rajiv GandhiStadium is known for being bowlers-friendly, particularly as a match progresses. In the initial overs, the pitch tends to be good for batting, offering decent pace and bounce for stroke-making. However, as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, and the spinners come into play more prominently. The spinners, both finger spinners and wrist spinners, often find assistance from the surface due to its dryness and rough patches.
Batsmen need to be watchful against spinners and be prepared to rotate the strike rather than going for aggressive shots. Building partnerships and pacing the innings become crucial on this pitch. Fast bowlers also have a role to play, especially in the initial overs when the ball may seam and swing a bit. However, their effectiveness usually decreases as the match progresses.
Overall, the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium pitch is known to produce competitive matches, providing opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. It often rewards skillful spin bowling and strategic batting, making it a fascinating venue for cricket enthusiasts.
GROUND STATS (IPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 81 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 175+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 37 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 42 |
| NO RESULT | 02 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 35 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 13 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 12 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 20 |
BOWLERS STATS ON RAJIV GANDHI STADIUM (IPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 81
PACER WICKETS – 460
SPINNER WICKETS – 197.
SRH VS PBKS TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD (SRH)
TEAM NEWS
- Defending Runner up SRH team has won only 1 match and lost 4 matches out of 5 and last position in the points table.
- Last match played between the SRH & PBKS team SRH team successfully chased the score of 214 runs and won the match by 4 wickets.
- Travis Head has scored 148 runs in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Ishan Kishan has scored 127 runs in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Aniket Verma has scored 141 runs in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Abhishek Sharma has scored 51 runs in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Nitish Reddy has scored 112 runs in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Heinrich Klaasen has scored 152 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Kamindu Mendis has scored 28 runs and also took 1 wicket in 2 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Harshal Patel has taken 4 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Zeeshan Ansari has taken 4 wickets in 3 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Mohammad Shami has taken 5 wickets in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Pat Cummins has taken 4 wickets in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Adam Zampa has taken 2 wickets in 2 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match of IPL SRH team failed to defend a total score of 152 runs and lost the match by 7 wickets against Gujarat Titans.
- Heinrich Klaasen scored 27 runs, Nitish Reddy scored 31 runs and Pat Cummins scored 22 runs in the previous match against Gujarat Titans.
- Mohammad Shami took 2 wickets and Pat Cummins took 1 wicket in the previous match against Gujarat Titans.
- Both teams played 23 matches and Sunrisers Hyderabad team won 16 matches and lost 7 matches against Punjab Kings.
SQUADS
Batting – Atharva Taide, Travis Head, Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen (wk).
Bowling – Zeeshan Ansari, Pat Cummis ©, Mohammad Shami, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Adam Zampa, Jaydev Unadkat.
All Rounder – Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins ©, Harshal Patel, Mohammad Shami, Jaydev Unadcut, Zeeshan Ansari.
Substitutes – : Zeeshan Ansari, Adam Zampa, Abhinav Manohar, Wiaan Mulder, Rahul Chahar.
PLAYER STATS:
1. TRAVIS HEAD – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 8r, 4r, 22r, 47r, 67r. |
| Stats on venue | 10 INNINGS – 393 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 0r, 21r, 11r. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 3 INNINGS – 32 RUNS. |
2. ABHISHEK SHARMA – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 18r, 2r, 2+0W, 6r, 24+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 17 INNINGS – 372 RUNS – 2W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 66r, 16r, 43r, 31r, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 7 INNINGS – 173 RUNS – 3W. |
3. ISHAN KISHAN – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 17r, 2r, 2r, 0r, 106r. |
| Stats on venue | 8 INNINGS – 244 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 8r, 75r, 1r, 3r, 6r. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 13 INNINGS – 247 RUNS. |
4. NITISH REDDY – RHB +RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 31r, 19r, 0r, 34r, 30r. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 233 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 37+0W, 64+1W. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 2 INNINGS – 101 RUNS -1W |
5. ANIKET VERMA – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 18r, 6r, 74r, 36r, 7r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 61 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | NOT PLAYED YET. |
6. HEINRICH KLAASEN (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 27r, 33r, 32r, 26r, 34r. |
| Stats on venue | 13 INNINGS – 522 RUNS – 52A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 42r, 9r. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 2 INNINGS – 51 RUNS. |
7. KAMINDU MENDIS – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1+0W, 20+1W, 4+0W, 5r, 14r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 1 RUN – 0W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | NOT PLAYED YET. |
8. PAT CUMMINS © – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 22+1W, 14+1W, 0W, 2W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 10 INNINGS – 71 RUNS – 11W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 1W, 1W, 2W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 6 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
9. HARSHAL PATEL – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 1W, 2W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 1W, 4W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 10 INNINGS – 13 WICKETS. |
10. MOHAMMAD SHAMI – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 1W, 0W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 6 INNINGS – 8 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 1W, 1W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 8 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
11. JAYDEV UNADKAT – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1,W 1W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 17 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | 1W, 1W, 0W, 1W, 0W |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | 13 INNINGS – 8 WICKETS |
12. ZEESHAN ANSARI – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 3W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs PBKS | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs PBKS | NOT PLAYED YET. |
PUNJAB KINGS (PBKS)
TEAM NEWS
- Punjab Kings won 3 matches and lost 1 match out of 4 and fourth position in point table.
- Last match played between PBKS VS SRH, Punjab team failed to defend the total of 214 and lost the match by 4 wickets.
- Prabhsimran Singh has scored 91 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Nehal Wadhera has scored 114 runs in 3 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Shreyas Iyer has scored 168 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Priyansh Arya has scored 158 runs in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Shashank Singh has scored 106 runs in 3 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Marcus Stoinis has scored 25 runs and also taken 0 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Arshdeep Singh has taken 6 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Marco Jansen has taken 3 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Glenn Maxwell has taken 3 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Yuzvendra Chahal has taken 1 wickets in 4 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Lockie Ferguson has taken 5 wickets in 3 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match of IPL Punjab team successfully defended the total of 219 runs and won the match by 18 runs against Chennai Super Kings.
- Priyansh Arya scored 103 runs in 42 balls with the help of 9 sixes, Shashank Singh scored 52 runs and Marco Jansen scored 34 runs in the previous match against Chennai Super Kings.
- Lockie Ferguson took 2 wickets and Yash Dayal & Glenn Maxwell took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Chennai Super Kings.
- Both teams played 23 matches and Punjab team won 7 matches and lost 16 matches against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
SQUADS
Batting – Shreyas Iyer ©, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor SIngh, Pyla Avinash, Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis (wk), Vishnu Vinod (wk).
Bowling – Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vijaykuamr VyShak, KuldeeP Sen, Yash Thakur, Xavier Bartlett.
All Rounder – Musheer Khan, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Suryansh Shedge, Shashank Singh, Praveen Dubey, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Priyansh Arya/Harnoor Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shreyas Iyer ©, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Substitutes – : Nehal Wadhera, Suyansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur.
PLAYER STATS:
1. PRIYANS ARYA – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 103r, 0r, 8r, 47r, 4r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | NOT PLAYED YET. |
2. PRABHSIMRAN SINGH (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 17r, 69r, 5r, 4r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 87 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 71r, 4r, 0r, 14r, 11r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 6 INNINGS – 116 RUNS. |
3. SHREYAS IYER © – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 9r, 10r, 52r, 97r, 48r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 169 RUNS – 70A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 6r, 58r, 0r, 15r, 28r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 18 INNINGS – 485 RUNS. |
4. NEHAL WADHERA – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 9r, 62r, 43r, 6r, 57r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | NOT PLAYED YET. |
5. MARCUS STOINIS – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 4+0W, 1+0W, 0W, 20+0W, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 43 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 3r, 40r, 10r, 0W, 2+0W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 7 INNINGS – 109 RUNS – 3W. |
6. GLENN MAXWELL – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1+1W, 30+0W, 1W, 0+1W, 7r. |
| Stats on venue | 6 INNINGS – 72 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 5r, 33+1W, 12r, 40r, 59r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 16 INNINGS – 339 RUNS – 4W. |
7. SHASHANK SINGH – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 52r, 10r, 44r, 0r, 35+2W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 2 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 2+1W, 46r. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 2 INNINGS – 48 RUNS – 1W. |
8. MARCO JANSEN – RHB+LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 34+0W, 3+1W, 1W, 1W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 16 RUNS – 6W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | NOT PLAYED YET. |
9. ARSHDEEP SINGH – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 3W, 2W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 2W, 4W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 10 INNINGS – 14 WICKETS. |
10. LOCKIE FERGUSON – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 2W, 1W, 2W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 0W, 2W, 0W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 7 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS. |
11. YASH THAKUR – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 1W, 0W, 4W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 0W, 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 3 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
12. YUZVENDRA CHAHAL – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 7 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SRH | 0W, 0W, 4W, 4W, 3W. |
| Total Stats vs SRH | 21 INNINGS – 28 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 23
- SRH WIN – 16
- PBKS WIN – 07
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – I.Kishan, H. Klaasen.
BATSMEN – T. Head, S. Iyer, S. Singh, P. Arya.
ALL-ROUNDERS – A. Sharma, M. Jansen.
BOWLERS – P. Cummins, L. Ferguson, A. Singh.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – H. Klaasen.
BATSMEN – T. Head, S. Iyer, N. Wadehra, K. Nitish Reddy, A. Varma.
ALL-ROUNDERS – G. Maxwell, A. Sharma.
BOWLERS – M. Shami, P. Cummins, A. Singh.
BACK-UPS – H. Patel, Y. Chahal, M. Stoinis. .
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – T. Head, S. Iyer.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – H. Klaasen, A. Sharma.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
SUNRISERS HYDERABAD MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.
