IPL 2026, SRH vs PBKS Today Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is expected to return to the playing XI for Match 49 of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. The 22-year-old had missed Sunrisers Hyderabad’s previous match against Kolkata Knight Riders due to illness. In his absence, Smaran Ravichandran was included in the side.
SRH head coach Daniel Vettori confirmed that the all-rounder has recovered and is likely to be available for selection. “I spoke to him this morning, and he's feeling a lot better. He's going to train today, but we don't foresee a situation where he won't play tomorrow,” Vettori said during the pre-match press conference. However, A final decision on Reddy's inclusion in the playing XI will be taken at the toss.
Nitish last featured in SRH’s match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on April 29. He has contributed in both departments this season, scoring 193 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 160.83 while also taking six wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to bounce back after their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, while Punjab Kings enter the contest at the top of the points table with 13 points from nine matches.
