In a pivotal match, Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shashank Singh, who previously had a significant impact in their last encounter, replaced the struggling Nehal Wadhera, while fast bowler Lockie Ferguson made his return in place of Xavier Bartlett. Iyer expressed confidence in his decision, noting the pitch's condition. SRH's captain, Pat Cummins, remained unfazed by the toss outcome, highlighting the unpredictability of the pitch. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent defeats, with PBKS having lost their last two matches after a strong start to the season, while SRH aims to continue their winning streak. The last encounter between these teams saw PBKS successfully chase down a target of 220 runs. A win for PBKS would further secure their lead at the top of the table, while a victory for SRH would allow them to overtake PBKS.