Sunrisers Hyderabad host Kolkata Knight Riders in the 45th match of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. This clash on May 3, 2026, at 3:30 PM local time (same as IST) pits two teams on divergent paths, with SRH riding high and KKR desperate for consistency.
The fixture is Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 45th Match, Indian Premier League 2026. It kicks off at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad, with toss at 3:00 PM IST.
Expect a flat, hard pitch favoring batsmen, where the ball comes nicely onto the bat for free-flowing strokeplay—average first innings score around 202 this season. Quicker bowlers might get early movement if they hit short lengths, and spinners could grip later in this afternoon game. Weather looks clear with temperatures around 31°C, humid but no rain threats, setting up a full match.
With SRH on a five-match winning streak after early stumbles, this home game could cement their top-four push—currently third after nine games with six wins. KKR, faltering after a poor start (recent form WWLLL), need points to revive playoff hopes against an explosive SRH unit. A win here boosts SRH’s momentum while handing KKR a lifeline.
Head-to-Head
KKR lead the all-time record 20-11 from 31 meetings, including a 4-3 edge at this venue. Recent dominance shows: SRH won the last five comprehensively—278/3 beat 168 (May 25, 2025), another big chase, 226/8 beat 161 (Apr 2, 2026), plus victories in 2024 playoffs and league stages. KKR’s historical edge faces SRH’s fresh streak.
KKR vs SRH Match Details
- Event: IPL 2026 45th T20
- Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Date: 03 May 2026
- Time: 03:00 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai,
IPL Live streaming
IPL 2026 kicked off today, March 28, with the RCB vs SRH opener at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The tournament wraps up on May 31 in Bengaluru, featuring 84 league matches plus 4 playoffs for a total of 88 high-octane games.
League stage runs daily from March 28 through late May, with playoffs starting soon after—Qualifier 1 around May 24-25, leading to the grand final on May 31 at 7:30 PM IST
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Live Streaming Info:
The 45th T20 IP 2026 KKR vs SRH will be live on Star Sports.
Live Score Info:
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders 45th Match IPL 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
SRH Team Analysis
Sunrisers’ strength lies in their explosive batting depth—Abhishek Sharma (425 runs, three fifties, one ton, second in Orange Cap race), Travis Head, and Ishan Kishan (WK) blitz powerplays, backed by Heinrich Klaasen’s middle-order mayhem and Nitish Kumar Reddy’s all-round punch. Pat Cummins (c) leads a balanced attack with Harsh Dubey and Praful Hinge. Weakness? Occasional top-order collapses if early wickets tumble, but five straight WWWWW form masks it. Recent performances: Chased big totals effortlessly, defending 226/8 vs KKR recently.
Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
KKR Team Analysis
Kolkata’s spin duo—Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy—remains a weapon on turning tracks, with Rinku Singh and Rovman Powell offering finishing power. Ajinkya Rahane (c) anchors top-order alongside Angkrish Raghuvanshi, while Matheesha Pathirana adds death-over sling. Weaknesses plague them: Misfiring batters post-powerplay and bowling leaks under pressure (recent WWLLL), struggling to defend 220+ as in opener. Momentum dipped after early losses, though two recent wins hint recovery—but SRH exposed them last time.
Probable XI: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Cameron Green, Tejasvi Singh (WK), Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Matheesha Pathirana
Key Talking Points
Abhishek Sharma’s form vs Narine’s wily spin headlines—can KKR’s mystery men stifle SRH’s openers who feast at home? Cummins’ leadership has sparked SRH’s turnaround; Rahane needs his middle-order to fire. Venue stats scream high-scorers (202 avg), but dew might chase-favor evening batsmen. Impact players like Sakib Hussain (SRH) or Ramandeep (KKR) could tilt it.
SRH’s red-hot form, home advantage, and batting firepower give them the edge on this batsman-friendly deck—expect 200+ totals. KKR’s spinners might trouble briefly, but SRH chase or defend to win by 20-30 runs or 7 wickets. SRH to prevail