Last Updated on 1 month by Charbel Coorey

The 27th match of IPL 2025 is a critical one for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Pat Cummins’ team, who entered the tournament as one of the favourites, have lost four straight games to sit rooted at the bottom of the table.

The concerning aspect for SRH is the manner of the defeats. They have been beaten very convincingly four times to sit with a net run rate of -1.629. However, if there is a team that can go on a run, it’s SRH, but they must get going.

Today, they face the in form Punjab Kings (PBKS) who are sitting pretty in the top four. PBKS’ astute squad building in the auction has been on show, none more so than in the last game where they scored over 200 despite five of their top six registering single figures.

Priyansh Arya’s superb hundred was at the heart of things against CSK, but the likes of Shashank Singh and Marco Jansen gives Punjab great batting depth. And, if the bowlers can exploit SRH’s batting worries, another win will be on its way.

In this article, we will look at the possible playing XIIs, Hyderabad pitch report, fantasy cricket tips and Dream11 prediction for the 27th match of IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 27th Match: SRH vs PBKS Possible Playing XIIs

SRH could look to swap Kamindu Mendis out for either Wiaan Mulder or Adam Zampa.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head (OS), 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan, 4. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 5. Heinrich Klaasen (OS, wk), 6. Aniket Verma, 7. Abhinav Manohar, 8. Pat Cummins (c, OS), 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Harshal Patel, 11. Zeeshan Ansari, 12. Adam Zampa/Wiaan Mulder/Kamindu Mendis

Punjab Kings: 1. Priyansh Arya, 2. Prabhsimran Singh (wk), 3. Shreyas Iyer (c), 4. Glenn Maxwell (OS), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Marcus Stoinis (OS), 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Marco Jansen (OS), 9. Yuzvendra Chahal, 10. Arshdeep Singh, 11. Lockie Ferguson (OS), 12. Yash Thakur

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather

It wasn’t your usual T20 Hyderabad pitch when SRH played GT last week. Spinners found grip and deliveries were holding in the surface.

There has been some rain around in recent days, which could aid swing and movement up top before easing into an excellent batting pitch. The weather is expected to be hot and fine for this game.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for SRH vs PBKS: Top Picks/Key Players to Watch

Top wicket-keeper picks:

• SRH needs Heinrich Klaasen’s spin-hitting. He has smashed 133 runs off 60 balls against Yuzvendra Chahal in all T20s (three wickets).

Key batter picks:

• SRH have struggled with the ball this season and Priyansh Arya can pounce. Pick Priyansh in your Dream11 team with confidence especially if PBKS bats first. He has smashed 103 (42) and 47 (23) batting first compared to 8 (9) and 0 (1) batting second.
• Shreyas Iyer has missed out in his last two games, but he still remains a strong Dream11 pick. Since the start of 2024, Iyer has scored 519 runs at an average of 47.2 and strike rate of 160.7 in the IPL.
• Travis Head is a top candidate for c/vc in Dream11, but he has been dismissed three times in the powerplay in five games this season. If he gets through this period, he can make a substantial score.

Top all-rounders:

• Is this the day Abhishek Sharma gets going? He has scored 173 runs in six innings vs PBKS at an average of 34.60 and strike rate of 164.76.
• Glenn Maxwell is yet to get going with the bat this season. But, SRH’s struggling attack can be the catalyst for an impactful innings. Plus, Maxwell can get opportunities with the ball against SRH’s left-handers, including Abhishek Sharma whom he has dismissed once in three balls in the IPL.
• SRH have lost 12 powerplay wickets in five games, so Marco Jansen can also be an attractive fantasy pick.

Key bowlers:

• Arshdeep Singh has excellent head-to-head numbers against SRH batsmen. He has dismissed Travis Head twice in four balls in the IPL, conceding just one run. He has also dismissed Ishan Kishan three times in 15 balls in the IPL (31 runs) and Heinrich Klaasen three times in 16 balls in all T20s (19 runs).
• Pat Cummins has struggled at the death this season, but can contribute fantasy points with bat and ball, especially if SRH bats first.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Tips

• Mohammed Shami has kept Shreyas Iyer quiet in the IPL in the past (21 balls, 12 runs, one wicket). He has also dismissed Prabhsimran Singh once in two balls and Glenn Maxwell once in eight balls (19 runs) in the IPL.
• Nehal Wadhera has looked in fine form. Worth a pick if PBKS bat first. Same with Shashank Singh.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• Head-to-head: Matches 23, SRH 16, PBKS 7.
• Overall against SRH, Arshdeep Singh has taken 14 wickets in 10 games.
• Ishan Kishan averages 19.00 with a strike rate of 116.51 in 13 matches against PBKS (247 runs).
• Arshdeep Singh vs Abhishek Sharma in the IPL: 29 balls, 48 runs, no wickets.

IPL 2025 27th Match: SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

IPL 2025 27th Match: SRH vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who will win?

Punjab Kings are in far better form. Sunrisers Hyderabad have it in them to turn their struggles around, but PBKS, with their confidence and depth, should win.