Published: April 11, 2026 at 7:38 am
Punjab Kings (PBKS) seek to continue their winning run as they return to the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, for their fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. After a strong start to the season, the Kings are preparing to face a high-scoring Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) side on Saturday.
The Punjab camp is high on confidence, particularly regarding their bowling attack’s ability to handle Hyderabad’s aggressive hitters. Speaking ahead of the game, middle-order batter Shashank Singh explained that the team has done their homework on the opposition’s key players.
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“We have a lot of confidence in our bowling because we have bowled very well in the powerplay so far. We have the perfect matchups for the batting Hyderabad has, and our plans are ready. Arshdeep has played a lot with their openers in domestic cricket and for India, so he knows exactly how to go about it. We are focusing on our execution to ensure we do well tomorrow,” Shashank said.
While the tactical plans are in place, Shashank highlighted that the team’s success is also built on a unique internal culture. Rather than focusing on external records, the players are focused on setting high standards for one another.
“We don’t really think about stats. As Shreyas (Iyer) said in a recent interview, we look to impress each other within the team. Our bowling unit wants to dominate every match, and we are backing our own strengths rather than thinking too much about the opposition,” he added.
Shashank also spoke about the mental side of being a finisher, noting the importance of staying calm to pull the team out of tough situations.
“At this number, keeping belief is the most important thing. If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will. My role is to stay calm and keep a clear mind because the clearer we are, the better the results will be for the team,” he concluded.
Punjab Kings head into this fixture in top form after winning their opening two matches of the season. They began with a dominant performance against Gujarat Titans at home before pulling off a great chase against Chennai Super Kings. Their most recent encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders was unfortunately abandoned due to rain.
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Punjab Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Saturday at 3:30 pm (IST).
