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The Indian Premier League 2026 Match 48 between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 6, 2026faces a threat from above. For SRH, this match is about avenging their earlier defeat against the Shreyas Iyer-led side, while the table-topping Punjab Kings are desperate to halt a two-game slide. Meanwhile, what role can the unpredictable weather of Hyderabad play today? Let’s check the latest weather forecast and current temperature.

Hyderabad Weather Today During SRH vs PBKS IPL Match

According to the latest report from the India Meteorological Department (IMD)Hyderabad has been placed under a Yellow Alert for Wednesday, which means the city is expected to witness partly cloudy skies with a probability of light to moderate rain or lightning. The IMD bulletin specifically warns of gusty winds reaching speeds of 5 km/h likely to occur toward the evening or night.

Temperatures are expected to hover around a maximum of 37°C during the day, cooling down to a minimum of 24°C by late night. While the afternoon may remain largely dry and hot, the atmospheric buildup suggests that the stadium could see a shift in conditions just as the toss takes place at 7:00 PM IST. During the match, the temperature is supposed to be in between 33°C to 28°C. Below is the hourly temperature update.

SRH vs PBKS: Will rain play spoilsport in the second innings?

The weather forecast only indicate a 30% to 40% chance of rain. Punjab Kings will be particularly wary of the forecast, as they have already suffered one washout this season. If the thundershowers manifest as predicted by the IMD, fans could see a truncated game where the DLS method comes into play. According to the AccuWeather the chance for rain during second innings remain zero. Therefore, fans can expect an uninterrupted match.

Punjab Kings currently occupy the top spot on the points table with 13 points from 9 matchesboasting a healthy net run rate of +0.855. However, Shreyas Iyer’s men arrive in Hyderabad under pressure after stumbling to back-to-back defeats against the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad sit in third place with 12 points from 10 gamestrailing second-placed RCB only on net run rate.