Stakes will be high on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Head-to-head battle with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) In match number 45 of ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 But Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium In Hyderabad But Sunday, 03 May.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have shown tremendous winning consistency this season, with six wins in nine matches so far this season. He has twelve points and is placed third on the leaderboard. A win against KKR could help them strengthen their chances for playoff qualification, which are already quite high at the moment.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, made a miserable start to their IPL 2026 but have won their last few matches. Ajinkya RahaneIt seems that the led side is in no mood to give up so easily and will be desperate to defeat Sunrisers in the afternoon match, especially with the return of Mathisha Pathirana highly likely.
SRH vs RR Match Details
| match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, match 45ipl 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, May 03, 3:30 pm |
| venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Broadcasting and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has already seen some high-scoring fixtures this season. The encounter on Sunday is expected to be another clash between SRH and KKR. Spinners can be good on this ground, but their help also reduces in the second half of the match. As a result, chasing the target on the Uppal deck becomes a relatively easy task and that is what the captain who wins the toss on Sunday should have an eye on.
SRH vs KKR Head to Head T20 Record
| matches played | 31 |
| KKR won | 19 |
| SRH won | 11 |
| Tied up | 01 |
| no results | 00 |
| stability for the first time | 14 April 2013 |
| Latest fixtures | 02 April2026 |
Probable playing 11 of SRH vs KKR
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wk), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, pat cummins (c), Harsh Dubey, Prafulla Hinge, Ishan Malinga
Impact Player: Saqib Hussain
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakraborty
Impact Player: Mathisha Pathirana
SRH vs KKR: Probable best performers of the match
Probable best batsman: Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma The cash-rich tournament has been at its explosive best in the 2026 season. The left-handed opening batsman is second in the Orange Cap list with 425 runs in nine matches at an average of 53.13. He has also shown considerable consistency, scoring a century and three half-centuries, ensuring a steady flow of runs from his aggressive blade. He will be key to SRH's chances in the upcoming encounter as well.
Probable best bowler: Sunil Narine
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Sunil Narine This IPL season has shown what experience is all about. Using his highly experienced skills, the Caribbean cricketer has already delivered some impressive spells with the ball. His most notable performance this season came when he bowled a Super Over against Lucknow Super Giants and conceded only one run, helping KKR win the thrilling match. Narine could be the best bowler for KKR against the Hyderabad-based franchise.
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