Sunrisers Hyderabad face Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 Match 5 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, on Monday, 30 March 2026, starting at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 55,000 spectators. Sunrisers Hyderabad are one-time IPL champions, winning the title in 2016. Punjab Kings are yet to win the IPL title in their history. Pat Cummins captains Sunrisers Hyderabad and Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings.

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium context: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad plays fast, with the outfield among the quickest in the IPL. Evening dew aids the side batting second. Sunrisers Hyderabad set multiple scoring records in IPL 2024, fielding one of the most aggressive batting line-ups the competition has seen.

Punjab Kings have been consistent group-stage contenders over many seasons, but knockout cricket has always eluded them.

Match times by timezone

IPL 2026 Match 5 starts at 19:30 IST (UTC+5:30) in Hyderabad. Fans in India and across the subcontinent watch during prime time. UK viewers tune in at 2:00 PM GMT (UTC+0) in London. Australian fans in Sydney and Melbourne follow the action at 12:00 AM AEST (UTC+10). US East Coast viewers can watch from 10:00 AM EDT (UTC-4) in New York. For the exact current local time in India, check India time.

With the IPL group stage delivering only four playoff spots from ten teams, every match in the second half of the season carries maximum stakes. A two-point win not only improves a franchise’s position in the table but also strengthens their net run rate, which can be the deciding factor when two sides finish level on points. Both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will approach this fixture with full intent, knowing that the difference between a playoff berth and an early exit can come down to a single result.