IPL 2026, SRH vs PBKS Today Match: Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh remains doubtful for Match 49 of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Shashank has missed Punjab Kings’ last two matches due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the game against Delhi Capitals on April 25. Ahead of the SRH clash, PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin said the batter would undergo a final fitness test before a decision is made on his availability.
“It looks like Shashank will run around and do everything today. That’s our only concern from a fitness point of view, we’ve got all our squad available now. And Shashank will have his last hit out today, and hopefully that goes exactly how we think it will go,” Haddin said in the pre-match press conference.
In Shashank’s absence, Punjab Kings included Suryansh Shedge in the playing XI. The youngster impressed in the previous match against Gujarat Titans with a half-century despite the defeat.
Punjab Kings enter the contest at the top of the points table with 13 points, while Sunrisers Hyderabad are placed third with 12 points.
Shashank has scored 70 runs in five innings this season at a strike rate of 194.44, including three unbeaten knocks.
