Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule for May 6
Sunrisers Hyderabad host Punjab Kings in Match 49 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Get the live streaming details, match timings, and points table update.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season moves into its 49th fixture today, Wednesday, 6 May, as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the league leaders, Punjab Kings (PBKS). The encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium carries significant weight for the playoff race, with both teams currently positioned in the top half of the standings. You can follow Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings match scorecard here.
Punjab Kings enter the contest looking to halt a recent slump following back-to-back losses, while the home side aims to recover from a defeat in their previous outing against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Today's IPL 2026 Match Details and Timing
Today's fixture follows the standard single-match weekday schedule for the 2026 season.
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Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (Match 49)
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Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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Time: 19:30 IST (Toss at 19:00 IST)
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Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Today's IPL 2026 Match Live Streaming and Telecast in India
Broadcasting for the IPL 2026 season remains divided between digital and linear television platforms. IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate.
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Live Streaming: Fans can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app and website. The platform provides coverage in multiple regional languages alongside the standard English and Hindi feeds.
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TV Telecast: The Star Sports Network is the official television broadcaster in India. The match will be available on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and their respective HD and regional language channels.
IPL 2026 Points Table Context
As of 6 May 2026, the competition for the top four spots is intensifying. Punjab Kings currently lead the table with 13 points from nine matches. Sunrisers Hyderabad sit in third place with 12 points, though they have played one more game than today's opponents.
IPL 2026 Team Standings (Top 4)
| Position | Team | Matches | Points | Net Run Rate |
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 13 | +0.855 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 12 | +1.420 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 12 | +0.644 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 12 | +0.510 |
Team News and Squads
The match features a battle between two of the season's most consistent performers. Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer, will rely on the explosive batting of Priyansh Arya and the bowling of Yuzvendra Chahal. The Sunrisers, led by Pat Cummins, feature an aggressive top order including Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, supported by the power-hitting of Heinrich Klaasen.
Sunrisers will be seeking revenge for their earlier encounter this season, where they were defeated by Punjab Kings by six wickets in Mullanpur.
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