Mullanpur, April 11 -- Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Mullanpur Stadium on Saturday.
The PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer said the team opted to bowl first to assess the pitch in a day game and continue their recent strategy. "We've been thriving bowling first and want to read the wicket early," Iyer said, adding that the team is backing its young players without overcomplicating plans.
SRH captain Ishan Kishan admitted he would have preferred to bowl first but said the surface looked hard and true, expecting a competitive first innings. He also confirmed two changes in the playing XI, including a debut for Praful Hinge an...