IPL 2025: SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction – Match 27 | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Captain Picks

Get ready for another thrilling clash in the Indian Premier League 2025 as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 27th match of the season. The game will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, on April 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.

Let’s break down everything you need to build your SRH vs PBKS Dream11 team—from head-to-head stats to captain picks and fantasy tips—all in simple and easy words.

🔥 Match Overview: SRH vs PBKS – IPL 2025 Match 27

  • Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings
  • Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad
  • Date & Time: April 12, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
  • Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

🏟️ Pitch Report – Rajiv Gandhi Stadium

The pitch in Hyderabad is great for batting. It’s hard and flat, which helps the ball bounce nicely. Batters can play their shots freely. Scores around 200+ are possible.

  • Average 1st Innings Score: 218
  • Average 2nd Innings Score: 204
  • Bat First Win %: 54%
  • Chase Win %: 46%

🌦️ Weather Report

  • Condition: Clear skies
  • Temperature: Around 30°C
  • Humidity: Low
  • Dew Factor: Might help the team batting second

📊 Head-to-Head Record: SRH vs PBKS

MatchesSRH WonPBKS Won
23167

Note: In their last 5 games, SRH have won 4 times, while PBKS have won just once.

📉 Recent Form

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): L, L, L, L, W
  • Punjab Kings (PBKS): W, W, L, W, L

🏏 SRH vs PBKS Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

  • Travis Head
  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Ishan Kishan
  • Nitish Reddy
  • Aniket Verma
  • Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
  • Pat Cummins (C)
  • Mohammed Shami
  • Zeeshan Ansari
  • Harshal Patel
  • Simarjeet Singh (Impact)

Possible Sub: Kamindu Mendis / Wiaan Mulder

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

  • Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
  • Priyansh Arya
  • Shreyas Iyer (C)
  • Nehal Wadhera
  • Glenn Maxwell
  • Marcus Stoinis
  • Shashank Singh
  • Marco Jansen
  • Yuzvendra Chahal
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Lockie Ferguson
  • Yash Thakur (Impact)

🌟 Key Players to Watch – Dream11 Top Picks

🔸 SRH Key Picks

  • Travis Head: Loves batting in Hyderabad. He scored 47 and 67 here this season.
  • Abhishek Sharma: Hits fast. Strike rate at this ground is nearly 194!
  • Mohammed Shami: Always a threat with the new ball.

🔹 PBKS Key Picks

  • Priyansh Arya: Blasted a 39-ball century against CSK—4th fastest in IPL history.
  • Shreyas Iyer: Scores well against SRH—485 runs in 18 innings.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal: Spin wizard with multiple 4-wicket hauls in IPL.

🧠 Fantasy Cricket Tips – SRH vs PBKS Dream11

  • Pick top-order batsmen from both teams—they’ll face more balls.
  • Select pacers who bowl early for more chances of wickets.
  • Favor SRH batters at home and PBKS bowlers for breakthroughs.

🧢 Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

  • Captain Picks:
    • Travis Head
    • Shreyas Iyer
  • Vice-Captain Picks:
    • Priyansh Arya
    • Abhishek Sharma

✅ Dream11 Team Prediction

Small League Dream11 Team:

  • Wicketkeepers: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen
  • Batters: Travis Head (C), Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Abhishek Sharma (VC)
  • Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Pat Cummins, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson

Grand League Dream11 Team:

  • Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaasen
  • Batters: Travis Head (C), Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya (VC), Nitish Reddy
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Abhishek Sharma, Marco Jansen
  • Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami

🔮 Who Will Win Today? SRH vs PBKS Prediction

Although SRH have a strong record at this ground, Punjab Kings are looking more settled this season. If PBKS bowlers step up, they might finally break their losing streak in Hyderabad.

  • Winning Prediction: Punjab Kings (55% chance)
  • Predicted Score: 180–200 runs
  • Toss Advantage: Bat second, due to dew

📌 Final Word

This IPL 2025 match 27 between SRH vs PBKS promises fireworks. Both teams are loaded with power hitters and smart bowlers. When you’re picking your Dream11 team, make sure to focus on top batters, fast bowlers, and players with a strong past record at this venue.

Keep your eyes on Travis Head, Priyansh Arya, Abhishek Sharma, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Choose smartly, and good luck in your fantasy league!

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