Predictions, Dream11 teams & pitch reports — May 26 to 31
Honestly, Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad is the kind of match that makes IPL the best T20 league in the world. No cap. Let me tell you what to expect.
Every time PBKS meets SRH in the IPL, there's a story to tell. Both teams have quality squads, passionate fanbases, and enough talent to win on any given day. This is what IPL cricket is all about.
Shikhar Dhawan and Sam Curran are the backbone of PBKS's batting lineup. When they fire, PBKS is nearly unstoppable.
Pat Cummins as captain-bowler is a unique challenge for any batting side. He reads the game brilliantly, bowls tight lines, and isn't afraid to back himself in pressure situations. The complete package.
The pace friendly conditions at IS Bindra Stadium mean batters will love it here. Power-hitters who can clear those 64m boundaries will feast.
honestly, picking a winner here is like solving JEE Advanced. This is the business end of the league phase. No more warm-ups, no more experimenting — it's time to deliver.
This is the business end of the league phase. No more warm-ups, no more experimenting — it's time to deliver. For more upcoming matches, see our full IPL 2026 schedule.
Home advantage and the recent form gives PBKS a slight edge here. The batting-friendly conditions suit their aggressive lineup. SRH have the quality to upset, but they need to be at their best. Our call: SRH with a slight edge.
From a Dream11 perspective, yaar, the pitch curator has done something special tonight. My Dream11 strategy is simple for Mohali: one keeper, three batters, three all-rounders, four bowlers. This balance works at almost every IPL venue, and at IS Bindra Stadium, it's especially effective because all-rounders get dual points. The key is to not overthink it — pick players who are in form and let the match do the rest. For detailed fantasy tips, check our Dream11 hub.
Our recommended Dream11 team for PBKS vs SRH Match 17:
Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) vs Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) — this is the marquee matchup of the match. When these two compete, something has to give. Watch the powerplay for this contest.
The battle between Sam Curran and Travis Head could decide this game. Sam Curran has been in terrific form, but Travis Head is not someone you can take lightly. This matchup is pure gold for cricket fans.
Arshdeep Singh vs Nitish Kumar Reddy — both players know they need to outperform the other. The team whose player wins this head-to-head will most likely win the match. Simple as that.
If you're a pace bowler, Mohali is your happy place. The pitch has genuine bounce, the ball carries through to the keeper, and there's enough lateral movement to test any batting lineup. Average pace wickets per match: 8.5.
April at Mohali warms up — 22-32°C, still cooler than Delhi or Chennai. Humidity around 30-45%. The breeze is still there but lighter. Good conditions for pace bowling in the powerplay. Moderate dew.
The dew factor at IS Bindra Stadium is moderate. It will affect grip slightly in the second innings but not enough to make it impossible to bowl. Both batting first and chasing are viable options.
For those playing fantasy cricket, the budget picks can actually make or break your Dream11 team. This is your classic budget gem — not the most glamorous pick, but someone who quietly delivers 35-45 fantasy points every match. Look at players like Arshdeep Singh from PBKS and Nitish Kumar Reddy from SRH — they fly under the radar but deliver consistent fantasy points. Sometimes it's the 7-credit pick that gives you 50+ points while the 10-credit star fails.
Shikhar Dhawan is our top pick because of the sheer consistency. Match after match, performance after performance — you know what you're getting with this pick.
Heinrich Klaasen as Vice-Captain is almost a no-brainer today. The venue suits this player's style perfectly, and recent form backs up the selection.
Source: ESPNcricinfo IPL Records
Perfect 5 out of 5 — dominant form that puts pressure on every opponent. Shikhar Dhawan's captaincy will be tested as PBKS look to maintain their winning momentum.
Good recovery — turned around their season with back-to-back wins. Pat Cummins knows that SRH need to keep the winning run going.
Toss matters here. Venue behaviour and dew patterns still shape the right decision. At IS Bindra Stadium, teams prefer to chase due to the dew factor. 52% of toss winners have chosen to field first here in recent IPL matches. Expect the toss winner to bowl first tonight. Both captains will be thinking about this carefully — get the toss decision wrong at IS Bindra Stadium and you're starting the match on the back foot. The last 10 IPL matches at this venue show a clear trend that teams should bowl first and chase. Expect the winning captain to follow this pattern.
At IS Bindra Stadium, chasing teams have won 54% of matches. The dew factor is moderate here, so both batting and bowling first are viable options depending on the match situation.
IS Bindra Stadium is a pace-friendly pitch with an average first innings score of 175. This is a batter-friendly venue where high scores are common.
Based on our analysis of form, head-to-head records, and IS Bindra Stadium conditions, PBKS has a slight edge due to home advantage. The pace-friendly pitch suits their bowling attack. However, SRH has the firepower to pull off an upset.
For this match at IS Bindra Stadium, pick batters who can handle pace-friendly conditions. All-rounders are valuable at this venue. Choose your captain from the team batting second if you expect the toss winner to bowl first.
PBKS vs SRH is scheduled at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Check the match card above for the exact start time in IST.
IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali is known for pace-friendly conditions. The average first innings score is 175. Good bounce for pacers, Himachal breeze aids swing. Teams winning the toss prefer to chase at this venue.
For PBKS vs SRH, pick your Dream11 captain from the team batting second. At IS Bindra Stadium, second-innings batters score more fantasy points due to dew advantage. At IS Bindra Stadium, openers and top-order batters score the most fantasy points. All-rounders who bowl full quotas are also strong captain options.
Mohali weather is expected to be clear for this match. Temperature and humidity details are in our weather section above. No rain is anticipated, so a full match is expected.
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Why trust this page: our analysts combine venue bias, likely batting order, recent role clarity, and Dream11 point upside before publishing the final call. This page is maintained by Arjun Mehta and updated closer to toss when needed.
